California Science Center: 56th California State Science Fair
56th California State Science FairMore Than 950 Students Vie for Top Honors at the California Science Center LOS ANGELES, CA — (MARKET WIRE) — May 18, 2007 –
? What: A photo/interview opportunity with over 950 middle and high school students from schools across the state, on-hand to present their science projects for category recognition,
as well as over $50,000 in cash prizes. In addition to category awards, top awards include the Patricia Beckman Project of the Year (Junior & Senior Division), Student of the Year and Teacher of the Year (Junior & Senior Division). Here is a sample of the many interesting projects at this year’s fair: - The Algae Weapon: Combatting Global Warming with Oil-Producing Algae - The NBA Takes a Bad Bounce: Evaluating Leather vs Synthetic Basketballs - From Ashes to Life: Burned Region Plant Regeneration / Soil Transformation - Integrated Microfluidic Device for the Development of Human Embryonic Stem CellsWhen: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - as student projects are being judged **Note: This is the only time period when you will be able to find all of the students at their projects**Where: California Science Center 700 State Drive in Exposition Park, Los Angeles Enter the visitor parking lot at 39th and Figueroa Street **Check-in at the Information Desk inside the Science CenterWho: - 950+ middle and high school students - Don Swanson, Chairperson, California State Science Fair Board - Ron Rohovit, Ed.D., Deputy Director of Education, California Science CenterGeneral Please visit www.californiasciencecenter.org/CSSF/ for detailedInfo: info on the California State Science Fair. The names of the award winners will be posted on this site May 22 after 8 p.m. Reporters may also contact the Communications Department at (213) 744-7446 for information on winners from their region or county beginning May 23.
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