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Program Book Table of Contents 66th State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida FFFS Purpose and Objectives ……………………………………...….…….........…...2 FFFS Board of Directors ………………………………………..……......……..…......3 SSEF History ……………………………………....................................................4 – 5 RSEF Directors …………….………………….....………………………......…...…...6 Scholarships and Opportunity Awards …………………...…………..............……7 – 8 Special and Premium Awards………………………...…………..................……9 – 14 Finalists and Projects ………….………………...…………………....…....…....15 – 42 Finalists Index ………………………………………….....………….....……….43 – 47 Category Judges ………………………………….....………..…………......…..48 – 50 A FOUND ID AT R IO O L N F F O S Ye6ars of Excellence T R S I F SSEF T U N T IE URE SC 1 Florida Foundation for Future Scientists FFFS Purpose and Objectives FFFSFFFS Purpose Purpose and and Objectives Objectives The Florida Foundation for Future Scientists (FFFS) is a statewide, non-profit organization authorized by the The Florida Foundation for Future Scientists (FFFS) is a statewide, non-profit organization authorized by the 1957 Legislature of the State of Florida to discover scientific and technical talent in the schools of Florida and to 1957 Legislature of the State of Florida to discover scientific and technical talent in the schools of Florida and to encourage the pursuit of careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). In meeting its encourage the pursuit of careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). In meeting its obligations, the FFFS promotes and administers the following: obligations, the FFFS promotes and administers the following: • State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida • State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida • The establishment of guidelines, rules, and procedures for local, regional, and statewide competitions • The establishment of guidelines, rules, and procedures for local, regional, and statewide competitions • The awarding of scholarships and prizes • The awarding of scholarships and prizes • The coordination of industrial, professional, and educational activities related to careers in science and • The coordination of industrial, professional, and educational activities related to careers in science and engineering engineering • STEM leadership youth programs • STEM leadership youth programs The FFFS is housed at the University of Central Florida and is provided support by the UCF College of The FFFS is housed at the University of Central Florida and is provided support by the UCF College of Community Innovation & Education. Major programs and operating expenses are financed by grants and Community Innovation & Education. Major programs and operating expenses are financed by grants and contributions from federal agencies, the State Legislature, private industries, businesses, professional contributions from federal agencies, the State Legislature, private industries, businesses, professional organizations, and individuals. organizations, and individuals. MissionMission StatementStatement Mission Statement A primary mission of the Florida Foundation for Future Scientists (FFFS) is to foster and encourage Florida’s A primary mission of the Florida Foundation for Future Scientists (FFFS) is to foster and encourage Florida’s talented young people to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) research. It is an talented young people to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) research. It is an accepted belief that recognition and reward provide a significant impetus to youthful researchers in academic accepted belief that recognition and reward provide a significant impetus to youthful researchers in academic pursuits. The annual State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida is an appropriate vehicle through pursuits. The annual State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida is an appropriate vehicle through which to accomplish this mission. which to accomplish this mission. State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida – STEM Competition Objectives StateState Science Science and and Engineering Engineering Fair ofof Florida Florida – -STEM STEM Competition Competition Objectives Objectives The State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida-STEM Competition and the largest academic competition in The State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida-STEM Competition and the largest academic competition in Florida, introduces students to STEM research and recognizes their scientific talent. Thousands of hours Florida, introduces students to STEM research and recognizes their scientific talent. Thousands of hours invested by student across the state as they combine what they have been taught with what they believe to be invested by student across the state as they combine what they have been taught with what they believe to be possible to create a future that many of us cannot imagine. These students will be the developers of possible to create a future that many of us cannot imagine. These students will be the developers of technologies, the innovators necessary to drive our economy and the creators of jobs. technologies, the innovators necessary to drive our economy and the creators of jobs. The State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida – STEM Competition is a three-day display of The State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida – STEM Competition is a three-day display of science project exhibits prepared by aspiring scientists and engineers in grades six through twelve. More than science project exhibits prepared by aspiring scientists and engineers in grades six through twelve. More than 900 Finalists display projects illustrating their research in competition for awards. 900 Finalists display projects illustrating their research in competition for awards. The main objectives of the SSEF are to: 1) Recognize scientific talent in young people; 2) Introduce students to The main objectives of the SSEF are to: 1) Recognize scientific talent in young people; 2) Introduce students to organized research; 3) Provide teachers a forum for the exchange of ideas; and 4) Focus attention on STEM organized research; 3) Provide teachers a forum for the exchange of ideas; and 4) Focus attention on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), thus stimulating student, teacher, and public interest. (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), thus stimulating student, teacher, and public interest. During the event, students have the opportunity to share their ideas with one another, increase personal During the event, students have the opportunity to share their ideas with one another, increase personal development in scientific and technological areas, gain self-confidence in problem-solving skills, and participate development in scientific and technological areas, gain self-confidence in problem-solving skills, and participate in educational field trips and tours of local areas of interest. in educational field trips and tours of local areas of interest. For Information on the FFFS Programs For Information on the FFFS Programs www.ssefflorida.com http://www.ssefflorida.comwww.ssefflorida.com Florida Foundation for Future Scientists Email: [email protected] Florida Foundation for Future Scientists Email: [email protected] POFlorida Box Foundation67 for Future Scientists Email: [email protected] PO Box 67 Goldenrod,PO Box 67 FL 32733 Goldenrod, FL 32733 Goldenrod, FL 32733 2 Florida Foundation for Future Scientists Florida Foundation for Future Scientists Florida Foundation for Future Scientists BoardBoard of of Directors Directors BoardOfficersOfficers of Directors Mr. WilliamOfficers Herschleb , Chairperson Ms. Nancy A. Besley, Executive Director Ms. Kim Rex, Secretary Dr.Mr. WilliamWilliam G.Herschleb Vernetson, Chairperson, Treasurer Ms.Mrs. Nancy Susan A. Cole, Besley Executive, Executive Commit Directortee Ms. Kim Rex, Secretary Dr. William G. Vernetson, Treasurer Mrs. Susan Cole, Members Executive Committee Members Mrs. Renae Allen Members Dr. Maia McGuire Mr. Thomas M. Baird Mr. Raul Montes Mrs. RenaeJacqua AllenBallas Dr.Mrs. Maia Debb McGuire B. Robinson Mr.Dr. PaulThomas A. Becht M. Baird Mr.Ms. RaulClaudia Montes Rowe Mrs. JacquaJoyce A. Ballas Bervaldi Mrs.Mr. Joseph Debb B.Scott Robinson Dr.Mrs. Paul Sara A. Charbonnet Becht Ms. ClaudiaLisa Scott Rowe Mrs.Mr. Thomas Joyce A. W. Bervaldi Dann Mr.Dr. JackieJoseph Speake Scott Mrs.Dr. Charlotte Sara Charbonnet Emerson Ms. LisaGuytri Scott Still Mr.Ms. ThomasMarna Fox W. Dann Dr.Miss Jackie Sharon Speake H. Suits Dr.Mr. CharlotteCraig W. EmersonGates Ms.Mrs. Guytri Kimberly Still Hanisak Unger Ms.Mr. GregMarna Goebel Fox MissMr. Danny Sharon Tho H. masSuits Mr. CraigRobert W. Johnson Gates Mrs.Dr. Nancy Kimberly Webster Hanisak Unger Mr.Dr. MaryGreg GoebelJo Koroly Mr. DannyJason Wikman Thomas Mr.Miss Robert Karen JohnsonJ. Malesky Dr.Ms. NancyMarsha Webster S. Winegarner Dr. MaryRichard Jo W.Koroly Mankin Mr.Ms. JasonPatricia Wikman L. Zalo Miss Karen J. Malesky EmeritusMs. Marsha S. Winegarner Dr. Richard W. Mankin Ms. Patricia L. Zalo Dr. BillyEmeritusEmeritus H. Daughdrill Mrs. Dorothy D. Henley Dr.Dr. Billy William H. Daughdrill H. Long Mrs.M r.Dorothy David MurrayD. Henley Mrs.Dr. WilliamDagmar H.T. LonPierceg MMr.r. David Larry Murray Plew Mr.Mrs. Ralph Dagmar D. Turlington T. Pierce Dr.Mr. Patricia Larry G. Plew Webb Mr.Dr. RudolphRalph D. P. Turlington Widman Dr. Patricia G. Webb Dr. Rudolph P. Widman 3 SSEF History: Hosts and Directors
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