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Society for Science & the Public

Society for Science & the Public. Maya Ajmera  | President & CEO, Publisher, Science News Michele Glidden  | Chief Program Officer Caitlin Sullivan  | Director, Science Education Programs & Manager - Intel Science Talent Search Lisa Icenroad  | Program Manager, Intel ISEF. About the Society.

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Society for Science & the Public

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  1. Society for Science & the Public Maya Ajmera | President & CEO, Publisher, Science News Michele Glidden | Chief Program Officer Caitlin Sullivan | Director, Science Education Programs & Manager - Intel Science Talent Search Lisa Icenroad | Program Manager, Intel ISEF

  2. About the Society Mission Society for Science & the Public is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) membership organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education. Our vision is to promote the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate, and inspire.

  3. SSP History • 1920’s – Science Service (now SSP) produces Science Newsletters (now Science News) • 1942 – Science Service partners with Westinghouse to create STS • 1950 – Science Service starts the National Science Fair • 1958 – Science fair becomes International • 1997 – Intel becomes title sponsor for ISEF • 1998 – Intel becomes title sponsor for STS

  4. The Society’s programs: • Science News Media Group • Science News in High Schools • Intel ISEF • Broadcom MASTERS – 6th – 8thGrade • Regeneron Science Talent Search • Advocate Grant Program • Research Teacher Conference

  5. Science News Media Group • Science News – www.sciencenews.org Science News has been published by SSP since 1922. SN offers readers bold, contemporary, award-winning editorial content, detailed imagery, a blog network, and access to archives going back to 1924 • Science News for Students – www.sciencenewsforstudents.org Launched by the Society in 2003 as a youth edition and companion to Science News magazine, SNS has content tailored to be accessible and interesting to student scientists and serves as the flagship publication of the Student Science section of SSP’s website

  6. The Society’s Publications

  7. Science News in High Schools Each High School Receives: • Delivery of 10 print copies addressed to science teachers and librarians • Login access for entire high school to the Science News and Science News for Students websites • An online teacher guide with discussion questions for each issue, to help teachers incorporate the content into their lesson plans and curriculum https://www.societyforscience.org/science-news-high-schools 2015-2016: 270 High Schools 2016-2017: 4,000+ High Schools

  8. Intel International Science and Engineering Fair • In Phoenix, Arizona, May 8-13, 2016 • In Los Angeles, May 14 – 19, 2017 • 429 affiliated fairs representing 79 countries, territories and regions. • Over 1,700 finalists with more than 1,350 projects. 48% Female; 52% Male • Finalists compete in 22 STEM categories for over 4 million in awards and prizes. • Education Outreach Program for Public Day

  9. Broadcom MASTERS • Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars), a program of Society for Science & the Public, inspires middle schoolers to pursue their personal passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) into high school. • Finalists earn a trip to the national finals week competition to showcase their science fair projects and compete in a four-day STEM competition that rewards independent research, scientific inquiry, hands-on learning and teamwork.

  10. Broadcom MASTERS • Entry: • Affiliated Regional Fairs nominate Top 10% of middle school projects to apply online ($75 Affiliation fee) • Evaluation and awards • 300 semifinalists chosen by over 120 evaluators • 30 Finalists selected by Panel of 7 judges, come to DC to compete • Team Challenges + Public Day • Give $75,000 in Awards to schools

  11. Broadcom MASTERS International

  12. Regeneron Science Talent Search • The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is the nation’s most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors. • Since 1942, first in partnership with Westinghouse, then Intel and now with Regeneron, the Society has provided a national stage for the country's best and brightest young scientists to present original research to nationally recognized professional scientists.

  13. Regeneron STS vs. Intel ISEF

  14. Eligibility and Application Eligibility • Last year of secondary school (usually 12th) • Attending school in the US or some US citizens attending school abroad • Individual, independent research from any time and of any duration • Human / Animal research falls within rules Application Process • Journal-style scientific research report • Essays, transcripts, test scores • Recommendations

  15. Regeneron STS Application Process • Online Application • Research Report – up to 20 pages • Academic Success – Essays, short answer, transcripts, test scores • Teacher and Mentor Recommendations • Take a look at the application… • Student.societyforscience.org/science-talent-search

  16. Regeneron STS Judging • Electronic Applications are submitted directly to the Society • Rules Review – Check for teams, animal rules, human rules, and originality (plagiarism) • Evaluations - Over 120 Ph.D.-level scientists review entries in their subject area • Each entry read and scored at least 3 times. Evaluators can change the category of an entry or send for additional review • Judging - Top 400 entries sent on to 15-member judging panel • They meet in DC to finalize scholars (semifinalists) and choose Top 40 finalists • 40 finalists come to DC to compete: • Five 15-minute interviews with 3-judge panels – all STEM questions • Judging at Project • Top 10 Awardees announced at Awards Gala

  17. Regeneron STS Institute Week • 40 Finalists come to Washington DC • Events: • Orientation / Media Training • Judging Interviews • Alumni Dinner • Public Exhibition of Projects and Project Judging • Outreach event, NIH visit, Janelia Campus of HHMI visit • Innovation Dinner (Sponsor) • Capitol Hill visits (maybe a White House visit) • Awards Gala

  18. Regeneron STS Awards • Entrants: T-shirts, laptop stickers, 1-year subscription to Science News, and a digital entrant badges • Skill Badges: Research Report and Student Initiative • Scholars (Semifinalists) - $2000 • Schools of top 300 scholars - $2,000 per scholar • Finalists $25,000 • Top Ten - $40,000 to $250,000

  19. Important Dates • Application Opens – May 1st • Transcript and Recommendation Due Date November 9, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time • Technical Support Deadline November 15, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time • Application Deadline – ROCK SOLID November 16, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time • Winner Announcements – January 4 and January 18 • Intel Science Talent Institute - March 9– 15, 2017 • Public Exhibition of Projects – Sunday, March 11, 2017

  20. Society Advocate Grant Program • Sponsored by Alcoa and Jack Kent Cooke • Provides a $3,000 grant to an adult who is currently working with underserved students completing science research, to help those students enter science research competitions • 2015-2016 Pilot – 7 Advocates • 2016-2017 – 30 Advocates • Science Research Competitions

  21. Society Advocate Grant Program • Eligible Uses for Grant Money: • Stipend for Adult Mentor • Reimbursements for costs solely related to entering science research competitions • Display boards, travel, fees, lodging, and cohort retention • Future Possibilities • Recruit underserved students into existing research programs • Expand current research programs • Create new research programs • Make applications more competitive

  22. Teachers Conference • Pilot Year – October 2015 • 570 signed up for lottery • 100 selected by lottery to attend – all expenses covered • 1/3rd each of veteran, intermediate, and novice • Teacher-run breakout sessions • Starting a Research class • Teaching students to write research reports • Biosafety hazard approval • Placing students in summer programs • This Year – September 30 – October 2, 2016 • 200 Teachers – All expenses covered • Piloting of Science News in High Schools

  23. Contact Information • All Programs: sciedu@societyforscience.org • Regeneron Science Talent Search: sts@societyforscience.org • Advocate Grant Program: advocates@societyforscience.org • Teacher Conference - Caitlin Sullivan: csullivan@societyforscience.org • Broadcom MASTERS – Allie Stifel: astifel@societyforscience.org • Intel ISEF – Lisa Icenroad – licenroad@societyforscience.org

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