Hosted and Sponsored by The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Stockton University Date: March 16, 2019 To: Participants in the 44th Annual Jersey Shore Science Fair From: Peter Straub, Dean Natural Sciences and Mathematics Subject: Welcome to Stockton University On behalf of President Harvey Kesselman, Provost and Academic Vice President Lori Vermeulen and the faculty, staff and students of Stockton University, I welcome you to our campus. As for many years, the Jersey Shore Science Fair will be one of the largest in the Delaware Valley region with over 600 registered participants. It has been said that our future depends on a robust innovation economy. Innovation, as defined in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary is the “introduction of something new, a new idea, method or device.” Science and innovation go hand in hand. Science is a method to frame and test ideas and to generate educated guesses (hypothesis) as to how things work. Experimental design, collection and interpretation of data allow you to reach an informed conclusion. Understanding how things work leads to predictions that if correct can support the initial guesses and move both understanding and technology forward. Developing skills such as critical thinking, writing and quantitative analysis (mathematics and statistics) will position you to take advantage of an economy based on new ideas, new technologies and new applications. I would like to invite you back to visit Stockton University as you plan for your future education. Stockton is a nationally ranked comprehensive University of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Professions and a state-wide leader in STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Stockton offers undergraduate degree programs in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Health Science, Marine Science, Mathematics, Nursing, Public Health, Physics and Sustainability as well as dual degrees in engineering, pharmacy and medicine with our university partners (Rutgers, Rowan and NJIT). On the graduate level, we offer Masters Degrees in: Communications Disorders, Data Science and Strategic Analytics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy; and a Professional Science Masters degree in Environmental Science. Doctoral degrees are offered in Physical Therapy, Educational Leadership and Nursing Practice. Our Unified Science Center-Quad project, adjacent to the sports arena, has recently been expanded to provide new physics, chemistry, sustainability and biology laboratories as well as animal and plant growth support. In addition, we also support a campus farm, arboretum, pinelands research reserve and an active waterfront Marine Field Station with a fleet of coastal oceanographic vessels. Please feel free to contact the admissions office and also see our student life and undergraduate and graduate programs on the web at www.stockton.edu. Enjoy the day and congratulations on your accomplishments. Contents Contents ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 Interested in what Stockton has to offer? ....................................................................................................... 3 Jersey Shore Science Fair Schedule .................................................................................................................. 4 Code of Conduct ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Special Awards ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Special Awards Continued.................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. Schools in JSSF 2019 ......................................................................................................................................... 7 JSSF 2019 Judges and Affiliations ..................................................................................................................... 9 Jersey Shore Science Fair 2019 ....................................................................................................................... 12 Delaware Valley Science Fair Eligibility .......................................................................................................... 13 Project Location Map ..................................................................................................................................... 14 All food Service and most appropriate areas for visitors to pass time during the 9:00 am to 12:00 pm judging sessions will be in the Campus Center. All lunchtime Food Service will take place in the Campus Center. Interested in what Stockton has to offer? Then visit our tables in the Coffee House… The Admissions Office is closed during spring break but will offer a staffed table in the Coffee House area and information on self-touring of our campus. Our next open House Date is Sunday April 7, 2019. We are also available during the week for guided tours. Call Admissions to schedule a tour 609-652-4261. Please also visit the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics the Atlantic Cape Community College information tables in the Coffee House area. th 44 Annual Jersey Shore Science Fair | 3 Jersey Shore Science Fair Program March 16, 2019 7:45 – 8:45 am Project Registration – no earlier please 7:45 – 9:00 am Safety inspection. Displays must comply with ISEF regulations. Students, please wear registration badges and remain by your displays 8:00 – 9:00 am Judges will meet in the Campus Center Event Room 9:00 – 12:00 pm Project judging. Students must wear registration badges and remain by their projects until 12 noon. Judges have until noon to visit and/or revisit projects. In order to be evaluated, students must be present. If a student leaves to use the restroom, please tell the person next to you in case judges come by at that time. 12:00 – 1:00 pm Project area opens to the public. Student, please leave projects on display until 1:00 p.m. 1:00 – 1:15 pm Students may take down displays 1:30 pm Awards Ceremony – All ages and categories, Sports Center 4 | Stockton University – The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Code of Conduct For teachers, relatives and friends of the participants and other guests: The Science Fair provides an opportunity for students to talk with judges about their science projects. For this to occur without distraction, it is important that, during the judging period, the judges and students be left undisturbed. Therefore, between 9:00 am and noon, while judging is taking place, everyone except the judges and the students are asked to leave the immediate judging area. Individuals having questions about the judging process are asked to bring those questions to the Judging Center in West Quad Building Room 103. Students must wear registration badges and remain by their projects until 12 noon. Judges have until 12 noon to visit and/or revisit projects – in order to be evaluated students must be present. If a student leaves to use the restroom, please tell the person next to you in case judges come by at that time. Thank you for your cooperation. JSSF Acknowledgments Dr. Peter Straub – Dean, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Stockton University Cathy Jaggard – JSSF Director, Digital Management, Inc. (DMI) “Diving Mobile Innovation” Ed Jaggard – Safety Officer and former JSSF database developer/manager. Retired. Rosanne Weiss – Chief Judge, Retired FAA Steve Evert – NAMS Representative & Logistical Management, Stockton University Adriane Sicknick – Web and Publication Specialist, Stockton University Lou Regan –Web Developer, Stockton University Nick Hitzel –Web Developer, Stockton University Marie Jelinski – Special awards and business operations Christine Schairer – Registration team leader th 44 Annual Jersey Shore Science Fair | 5 Special Awards The Jersey Shore Science Fair Committee and the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics would like to acknowledge the following groups for providing special awards to the participants of the 44th annual Jersey Shore Science Fair: DOW Chemistry Awards – The Dow Chemical Company has provided generous support for the operations of the JSSF as well as special awards in the Chemistry category for student participants. This year Dow Chemical Awards will be provided for the Chemistry category: Upper level, $250; Intermediate level, $150 and Junior level $100 awards. The Natural Science and Mathematics Department – The NAMS Department awards gift certificates to the 1st place projects in the Upper level divisions. Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers – The IEEE and Women in Engineering (WIE) award special prizes to the top projects in computer science and/or engineering. The Paul Saraduke, Jr. Award – The top upper level physics project will receive an award made possible through a generous gift from the Saraduke family as a living memorial to Paul Saraduke, Jr. Paul was a member of the Stockton NAMS staff, and served regularly as a judge. This award is given in hopes that those that receive it will be encouraged to further pursue their interest in physics. NJ Water Environment Association (NJWEA) and the State Chapter of the Water Environment Federation (WEF) - Award for the best (as judged by them) water resource/environment project. The