The Guardian Angel Fund

MAS Program Information 2003-2004

Programs Include:

Ø State Science Fair - An annual event in its 67^th year that showcases Minnesota students’ best work in the field of science. Every year, thousands of students in grades 7 through 12 compete in local and regional science fairs, and close to 450 of them rise to participate in the state’s annual competition. Winners advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair where they can win college scholarships.

Ø Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) – A paper competition for 40 students in grades 7 through 12 that focuses on the interdependence and inter-relationships of the sciences and humanities. Students, who come to JSHS through regional, state and open competition, present the results of their independent research orally in a competition that is as much forensic as scientific, and the winner advances to the national JSHS competition.

Ø Science Bowl – A fast-paced, team competition, in its 11^th year, where 200 students in teams of 5 from around the state compete to advance to the National Science Bowl competition.

Ø Science Olympiad – A program for students in grades 6 through 12 designed to capture the kind of interest, enthusiasm, and commitment for science typically seen exhibited for sports, increase student scores and student interest in science and improve community perception of science education.

Ø Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) – A program that annually places two high school students in a research environment with a professional scientist where they conduct original research.

Ø Winchell Undergraduate Research Symposium – A forum for undergraduate students to present their research to a broad audience. 125 students compete annually in paper and poster competitions as a part of MAS’ Annual Meeting.