Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium

1. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUISCOLLEGES OF ARTS & SCIENCES AND EDUCATION WELC OME To the 36th Annual Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium JSEHS – Providing Enrichment in Science Education Since 1972

2. WELCOME Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium DR. THOMAS R. GEORGE Chancellor Professor of Chemistry and Physics University of Missouri-St. Louis

3. ORIENTATION Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium DR. CHARLES R. GRANGER JSEHS Director Professor of Biology and Education Curators' Distinguished Teaching Professor University of Missouri-St. Louis <granger@umsl.edu> <www.umsl.edu/~sep/>

4. CONGRATULATIONS ! • Congratulations on your achievements, • your academic success and your willingness to • explore challenging science activities. • This symposium is part of the recognition you • deserve. • is very pleased to play a part in that recognition. Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS JSEHS – Providing Enrichment in Science Education Since 1972

5. Kathy kirkpatrick INTRODUCTIONS Symposium Co-Director: Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium Nancy diley Staff members: Julia strong HEATHER GATES

6. A WEBSTER‘S DEFINITION! • sym·po·sium – (sim-pō-zē-əm also -zh(ē-)əm) n. • [Gk., sumposion, sun-, together+ posis, drink.] • A meeting or conference for discussing some topic, esp, where several speakers talk or discuss a topic before an audience. • 2. A convivial meeting, usually following a dinner with drink, music and intellectual conversation in ancient Greece and Rome. Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium

7. Discovery Teaching Contests Competitions Creativity UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUISCOLLEGES OF ARTS & SCIENCES AND EDUCATIONPIERRE LACLEDE HONORS COLLEGE Learning Listening Discussions Scholarships Annual Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium Swimming Debates Peer-to-Peer Networking Giveaways sharing Exploration FUN Field Trips Talking Awards DANCING Eating JSEHS – Providing Enrichment in Science Education Since 1972

8. CAMPUS TOURS DEPARTMENTAL OPEN HOUSES Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium MAJOR GROUP 1 - TOURS A, B, C A. BIOLOGY 245 STADLER HALL B. COMPUTER SCIENCE 204 SOCIAL SCI. & BUS. BLDG. C. “THE U” / MSC 202 MILLENNIUM STUDENT CTR. D. CHEMISTRY 451 BENTON HALL E. ASTRONOMY/PHYSICS 409 RESEARCH BUILDING F. NANOSCIENCE M114 CTR. FOR NANOSCIENCE MAJOR GROUP 2 – TOURS D, E, F

9. DISTRIBUTION OF HOTEL ROOM KEYS TO TEACHERS Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium 4:30 P.M. FOLLOWING DEPT. TOURS J.C. PENNEY LOBBY

10. INDUSTRIAL FIELD TRIPS PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium ALBERICI DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER GENOME SEQUENCING CTR – WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY INNOVENTOR MONSANTO SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY SOLUTIA INC. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

11. THE MISSOURI STATE GREAT SCIENCE DEBATE Appropriate vs. Not Appropriate Resolved: "That it is appropriate for the United States Government to regulate human population growth through incentives.” Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium

12. STATE SCIENCE POETRY COMPETITION • WRITE A POEM ABOUT SCIENCE. Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium • NO LIMIT ON LENGTH. • WIN A $1,000 RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIP • TO UM-ST. LOUIS. • WIN A TROPHY AND A $100 PRIZE. • TURN YOUR POEM IN • BY 9:30 PM FRIDAY.

13. 36th ANNUAL MISSOURI REGIONAL JUNIOR SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM GENERAL SESSION I – Thursday Night “Keynote Address and Banquet” Dr. John S. Rigden “Why Does Einstein Still Walk Among Us? 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 Mr. Alan Heisel, Moderator Resolved: “That it is appropriate for the United States Government to regulate human population growth through incentives."

14. 36th ANNUAL MISSOURI REGIONAL JUNIOR SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM GENERAL SESSION IV – Friday Night “Monsanto Awards Banquet Presentation” Dr. Douglas Prasher Former Scientist and Researcher “Nearly a Nobel, but Unknown to me, There was the Jumping Green Frog” GENERAL SESSION V – Saturday Morning “Selection of Missouri National Paper Presenter” JSEHS Student Participants GENERAL SESSION VI – Saturday Morning Dr. Phil Fraundorf, Physics Department, UM – St. Louis “Think on Multiple Scales”

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16. A D M I N I S T R A T I V E N O T E S YELLOWSHEET – RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR JSEHS FOLDER Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium • EMERGENCIES • SYMPOSIUM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS • SCHEDULE / PAPER SESSIONS • HOTEL INFORMATION • FIELD TRIPS / TOURS ON FRIDAY • TELEPHONE NUMBERS

17. FIELD TRIP SAFETY REGULATIONS READ FIELD TRIP SHEET IN YOUR FOLDER NO OPEN-TOED SHOES GENOME SEQUENCING CTR. MONSANTO SIGMA CHEMICAL SOLUTIA Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium NO SHORTS, CAPRIS, SKIRTS

18. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium Remember your coat!

19. CODES OF BEHAVIOR DON’T BE A HERO! Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium TELL A TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER IF YOU FEEL SICK.

20. CODES OF BEHAVIOR NAME TAGALWAYS WEAR IT. Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium BANQUETS DO NOT LEAVE UNTIL MTG. IS ADJOURNED. PAPER NO ONE LEAVES OR ENTERS DURING TALK. PRESENTATIONS SWIMMING HOTEL MUST CLOSE POOL AT 10:00. FIELD TRIPS MUST BRING A TICKET. ADDRESSES FOR THANK YOU LETTERS IN YOUR FOLDER.

21. CODES OF BEHAVIOR HOTEL WE HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR. EXCESSIVE NOISE AND DOOR SLAMMING ARE INAPPROPRIATE AND DISTURB OTHERS. Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium

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23. 20% OFF BOOKSTORE COUPON FOR THE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE IN THE MILLENNIUM STUDENT CENTER. ON CLOTHING AND GIFT ITEMS ONLY. Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium 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

24. KEEP IT WITH YOU Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium OR YOU CAN’T AT ALL TIMES WINA P R I Z E !

25. CAMPUS TOURS DEPARTMENTAL OPEN HOUSES Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium MAJOR GROUP 1 - TOURS A, B, C A. BIOLOGY 245 STADLER HALL B. COMPUTER SCIENCE 204 SOCIAL SCI. & BUS. BLDG. C. “THE U” / MSC 202 MILLENNIUM STUDENT CTR. D. CHEMISTRY 451 BENTON HALL E. ASTRONOMY/PHYSICS 409 RESEARCH BUILDING F. NANOSCIENCE M114 CTR. FOR NANOSCIENCE MAJOR GROUP 2 – TOURS D, E, F

26. N E X T : C A M P U S T O U R FOLLOW GUIDE WITH SIGN STAY TOGETHER Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium A. (BIOLOGY) EXITBACK RIGHT B. (COM. SCI.) EXITBACK RIGHT C. (‘THE U’) EXIT BACK LEFT D. (CHEMISTRY) EXIT BACK LEFT E. (ASTRONOMY) EXIT FRONT LEFT F. (NANOSCI.) EXIT FRONT LEFT

27. Discovery Teaching Contests Competitions Creativity UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUISCOLLEGES OF ARTS & SCIENCES AND EDUCATIONPIERRE LACLEDE HONORS COLLEGE Learning Listening Discussions Scholarships Annual Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium Swimming Debates Peer-to-Peer Networking Giveaways sharing FUN Field Trips Exploration Talking Awards DANCING Eating JSEHS – Providing Enrichment in Science Education Since 1972

28. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI–ST. LOUISCOLLEGES OF ARTS & SCIENCES AND EDUCATION WELC OME To the 36th Annual Missouri Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium JSEHS – Providing Enrichment in Science Education Since 1972