UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUIS
COLLEGES OF ARTS & SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
WELCOME
to the 38th Annual
Missouri Junior Science,
Engineering and Humanities
Symposium
JSEHS – Providing Enrichment in Science Education Since 1972
Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
WELCOME
DR. THOMAS F. GEORGE
Chancellor and Professor
Chemistry, Biology,
Physics & Astronomy
University of Missouri – St. Louis
UMSL – Your Premiere, Urban, Public Research University
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ORIENTATION
DR. CHARLES R. GRANGER
JSEHS Director
Professor of Biology and Education
Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor
University of Missouri-St. Louis
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Science Education Programs
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CONGRATULATIONS!
On your research achievements, your
academic success and your willingness to
explore challenging science activities.
This symposium is part of the recognition
you have earned.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS
is very pleased to play a part in your recognition.
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INTRODUCTIONS
Symposium Co-Director:
NANCY DILEY
Staff :
JULIA
STRONG
Kathy
kirkpatrick
Ken
mares
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WEBSTER’S DEFINITION!
sym·po·sium – (sim-pō-zē-əm also -zh(ē-)əm) n.
[Gk., sumposion, sun-, together + posis, drink.]
1. A convivial meeting, usually following a dinner
with drink, music and intellectual conversation
in ancient Greece and Rome.
2. A meeting or conference for discussing some
topic, especially where several speakers talk
or discuss a topic before an audience.
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OBJECTIVES
• To foster the attainment and mastery of state and
national performance and process skill standards
in the sciences, mathematics and language arts.
• To promote research and experimentation in the
sciences, mathematics and engineering at the
high school level.
• To recognize the significance of research in
human affairs and the importance of humane and
ethical principles in the application of research
results.
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OBJECTIVES
• To search out talented youth and their teachers,
recognize their accomplishments at symposia and
encourage their continued interest in participation
in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
• To expand the horizons of research-oriented
students by exposing them to opportunities in the
academic industrial, and governmental
communities.
• To increase the number of future adults capable of
conducting research and development.
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUIS
COLLEGES OF ARTS & SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
Discovery
Learning
Annual Missouri Junior Science,
Engineering and Humanities
Peer-to-Peer Symposium
Networking
sharing
Eating
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Giveaways
DANCING
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Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
SEVEN UMSL CAMPUS TOURS BY GROUP
A.
BIOLOGY & CHEMISTRY
B.
CHEMISTRY & BIOLOGY
C.
PHYSICS-ASTRONOMY, CTR. FOR NANOSCIENCE,
MATH & COMPUTER SCIENCE
D.
CTR. FOR NANOSCIENCE, MATH & COMPUTER SCI.,
PHYSICS-ASTRONOMY
E.
MATH & COMPUTER SCI., PHYSICS-ASTRONOMY,
CTR. FOR NANOSCIENCE
F.
NURSING AND OPTOMETRY
G. OPTOMETRY & NURSING
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TEACHER WORKSHOP
Independent Science Research – A Panel of Ideas
Moderator: Kathleen Dwyer
Presenters: Cheryl Apperson, Linda Gaither, Kenna
Heitman, Rose Jansen, Ken Mares, Peggy Nacke,
Joan Twillman, Constance Wyrick
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Teachers Teaching Teachers
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STUDENT RESEARCH SHARING SESSIONS
Share your research work with others.
Let your peers know
what you have learned.
Help others learn more.
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INDUSTRIAL FIELD TRIPS
PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS
ALBERICI
DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER
INNOVENTOR
LMI AEROSPACE INC.
MONSANTO
SIGMA-ALDRICH CO.
SOLUTIA INC.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
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THE MISSOURI STATE GREAT SCIENCE DEBATE
Resolved:
It is appropriate
for the government
to issue exclusive
patents on genes.
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STATE SCIENCE POETRY COMPETITION
The Dr. Miroslav Holub Award
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WRITE A POEM ABOUT SCIENCE.
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NO LIMIT ON LENGTH.
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WIN A $1,000 RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIP
TO UMSL.
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WIN A TROPHY AND A
$100 PRIZE.
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TURN YOUR POEM IN
BY 9:30 PM FRIDAY.
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STUDENTS’ SHOW-ME SCIENCE SKILLS
Demonstrate your ability to convey
science concepts to your peers
through creative, dynamic and
motivational, pedagogical skills.
Recognition trophies to 1st, 2nd
and 3rd place. $100 to individual (s)
selected as Best Presentation.
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STUDENT SCIENCE ENTROPY EXAM AND INDEX
Using your science
background and what you
have learned from the
Show-Me Science Skills
demonstrations, take the
Science Entropy Exam
and be an academic winner.
Prizes and recognition for
high score.
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
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Student - to – Student Interaction (Facebook, too!)
Networking
Sharing
Mixer
Swimming
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CAREER SESSIONS
Check out possible careers by speaking with successful
individuals in a breadth of science-related careers:
Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Financial Aid,
Humanities, Medical Science, Military Science (ROTC),
Physics, Science Teaching.
Building Careers
In STEM
for the Future
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COMPETITIVE RESEARCH PAPER
PRESENTATIONS CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Top Six Papers in Six Science Areas:
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Behavior / Education
Chemistry / Biochemistry
Environmental Science
Biological Sciences
Microbiology / Medicine
Physics / Engineering / Computer Science / Math
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SELECTION OF NATIONAL JSEHS
ATTENDEES AND PAPER PRESENTER
Student Choices for Missouri’s Representatives
to the NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
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THE LOPATA EXCELLENCE IN
CREATIVITY AWARD
A recognition and award to students who demonstrate a
unique, creative and appropriate proposal for the solution to a
scientifically- or technically-based problem.
1st Place $2,500 cash honorarium
2nd Place $1,500 cash honorarium
3rd Place $1,000 cash honorarium
4th Place $1,000 cash honorarium
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Endowed by Stanley and Lucy Lopata
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MISSOURI AMERICAN WATER COMPANY
RESEARCH AWARD
STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS FOR
INVESTIGATIONS RELATED TO
WATER QUALITY, ACQUISITION,
USES, CONSERVATION
AND/OR CHEMISTRY.
A $500 AWARD FOR THE TOP
RESEARCH PAPER AND A $500
HONORARIUM TO THE
SPONSORING TEACHER.
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Insuring Quality Water for a Quality Life
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AWARDS – SCHOLARSHIPS - RECOGNITION
Science Teacher Development Award
$2,500 Scholarship for Best Teaching and Learning Research
University of Missouri-St. Louis Scholarships
Tuition Scholarship for Regional Paper Competitions (36)
JSHS National Scholarships at Regional Symposium
1st Place - $2,000, 2nd Place - $1,500, 3rd Place - $1,000
National JSHS Winner Scholarships
Six $16,000 1st Place
Six $6,000 2nd Place
Six $2,000 3rd Place
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THE MONSANTO SCIENCE TEACHING AWARD
The Monsanto Fund
awards a science teacher
who has succeeded in
giving their student a firm
understanding of the
processes of science with
a recognition plaque and
$1,000 honorarium.
2010 WINNER –
CHERYL APPERSON
Science Education – Critical to the Advancement and Success of the Human Condition
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SPONSORS
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Academy of Applied Sciences
Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Alberici Corporation
College of Arts and Sciences – UMSL
College of Education – UMSL
Continuing Education and Outreach – UMSL
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Department of Biology – UMSL
Division of Counseling & Family Therapy – UMSL
Division of Teaching and Learning – UMSL
Innoventor
LMI Aerospace
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SPONSORS (continued)
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Stanley and Lucy Lopata
Missouri American Water Company
Missouri Department of Education
Monsanto Company & Foundation
Office of Naval Research
Pierre Laclede Honors College
Sigma-Aldrich Company
Solutia Inc.
University of Missouri
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Research Office
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38th ANNUAL MISSOURI REGIONAL
JUNIOR SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM
GENERAL SESSION
I – Thursday Night
“Keynote Address and Banquet”
Dean Ron Yasbin, College of Arts and Sciences, UMSL
“Science and Religion; There is No Natural Conflict”
GENERAL SESSION
II – Friday Afternoon
“Students Show-Me Science Skills”
Mr. Bill Nelson, Science Consultant
GENERAL SESSION III – Friday Afternoon
The Missouri State Great Science Debate
Resolved: “It is appropriate for the government to issue
exclusive patents on genes."
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38th ANNUAL MISSOURI REGIONAL
JUNIOR SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM
GENERAL SESSION IV – Friday Night
“Monsanto Awards Banquet Presentation”
Dr. John Fortman
President Emeritus of Chemistry, Wright State University
“Energy From Chemistry Through The Ages – A Demo Presentation”
GENERAL SESSION
V – Saturday Morning
“Selection of Missouri National Paper Presenter”
JSEHS Student Participants
GENERAL SESSION VI – Saturday Morning
Dr. George Gokel
Professor, Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry, UMSL
“Science in the Courtroom”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ADMINISTRATIVE
NOTES
SEE THE YELLOW SHEET –
RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR JSEHS FOLDER
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EMERGENCIES
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SYMPOSIUM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
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SCHEDULE / PAPER SESSIONS
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HOTEL INFORMATION
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FIELD TRIPS / TOURS ON FRIDAY
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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FIELD TRIP SAFETY REGULATIONS
READ BLUE FIELD TRIP SHEET IN YOUR FOLDER
TURN
OFF
CELL
PHONE
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NO
OPENTOED
SHOES
NO
SHORTS,
CAPRIS,
SKIRTS
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U.S. ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
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CODES OF BEHAVIOR
DON’T BE A HERO!
TELL A TEACHER
OR STAFF MEMBER
IF YOU FEEL SICK.
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CODES OF BEHAVIOR
NAME TAG
ALWAYS WEAR IT.
BANQUETS
PROPER ETIQUETTE IS EXPECTED. NO PHONES.
DO NOT LEAVE UNTIL MTG. IS ADJOURNED.
PAPER
PRESENTATIONS
NO ONE LEAVES OR ENTERS DURING TALK.
SWIMMING
HOTEL MUST CLOSE POOL AT 10:00.
FIELD TRIPS
MUST BRING YOUR TICKET. ADDRESSES
FOR THANK YOU LETTERS IN YOUR FOLDER.
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CODES OF BEHAVIOR
HOTEL
WE HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR
APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR. EXCESSIVE
NOISE IS INAPPROPRIATE AND DISTURBS
OTHERS. DO NOT LET YOUR ROOM DOORS
SLAM. BE IN YOUR ROOMS BY MIDNIGHT.
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20% OFF UMSL BOOKSTORE COUPON
FOR THE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE IN THE
MILLENNIUM STUDENT CENTER ON CAMPUS.
ON CLOTHING AND GIFT ITEMS ONLY.
COUPON IS IN YOUR REGISTRATION FOLDER.
EXCLUDES TEXTBOOKS AND ELECTRONICS.
THURSDAY 10-1 pm and 4-6 pm
FRIDAY 1-2 pm and 4-5 pm
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TOUR DEPARTURE DOORS
GROUP A.
BACK LEFT
BIOLOGY
GROUP B.
BACK LEFT
CHEMISTRY
GROUP C.
FRONT LEFT
PHYSICS-ASTRO.
GROUP D.
FRONT RIGHT
CTR. FOR NANOSCI.
GROUP E.
FRONT RIGHT
MATH & COMP. SCI.
GROUP F.
BACK RIGHT
NURSING
GROUP G.
BACK RIGHT
OPTOMETRY
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUIS
COLLEGES OF ARTS & SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
Discovery
Learning
Annual Missouri Junior Science,
Engineering and Humanities
Peer-to-Peer Symposium
Networking
sharing
Eating
41
Giveaways
DANCING
JSEHS – Providing Enrichment in Science Education Since 1972