2015 ISEF Newsletter #6 from Reid

Photos taken on May 14, 2015 After a long day of presenting to judges at the convention center yesterday, today we woke up early to get breakfast and prepare for the upcoming public presentation. Middle school and high school students were welcomed to the center to view and ask questions about the finalists’ projects. Children were awe-inspired by the many …

2015 ISEF Newsletter #4 from Ethan

Photos taken May 12, 2015 We began our day with a delicious breakfast at Einstein’s Bagels, which has become somewhat of a tradition since the first day at ISEF. Following breakfast, we walked back to the hotel to get ready for the long and exciting day ahead of us.   The majority of the CSEF group went on a tour with …

2015 ISEF Newsletter #3 from William

Photos taken May 11, 2015 We started off the day bright and early by eating a hearty breakfast at Einstein’s Bagels. Afterwards, we headed towards the convention center to set up our posters and get checked by security. Though it took some time, each of us was checked and set up our displays, which look fantastic! We also spent some time …

2015 ISEF Newsletter #2 from Olivia

Photos from Sunday, May 10, 2015 Today we said goodbye to our mothers bright and early and headed out for Bradley Airport. Everyone cringed as security tore apart the bubble wrap and padding we carefully wrapped around our posters. (Don’t worry they all arrived safely in Pittsburgh and look amazing!). After a painless flight of about an hour we had …

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2015 ISEF: Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair Students

Activities of the top winners of the Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from May 10-15, 2015: Meet the Winners and Chaperones 2015 ISEF Newsletter #1 – About Intel ISEF Fair Week 2015 ISEF Newsletter #2 from Olivia Photos taken May 10, 2015 2015 ISEF Newsletter #3 from William Photos taken May 11, 2015 …

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CT Students at National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium

Many Thanks to Ethan Novek for reporting on the 53rd National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium, April 29-May 2, Hunt Valley, Maryland. To be selected as National JSHS competitors, Connecticut students competed at the CT JSHS, March 15-16, University of Connecticut. If compete in the Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair and in the 9-12th grade, you most definitely consider competing in the …

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CSEF Alum Wins $10,000 Davidson Fellowship Scholarship

Honoring the 2014 Davidson Fellows; September 23-26, 2014 Each year, the Davidson Fellows Scholarship, which has been named as one of The 10 Biggest Scholarships in the World by TheBestColleges.org and one of 7 Prestigious Undergrad Scholarships in U.S. News & World Report, are awarded to 20 extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work in …

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Four CSEF Students are 2014 Broadcom MASTERS Semifinalists

I am pleased to announce that four Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair (CSEF) students have been chosen as Broadcom MASTERS semifinalists. They are among the 300 selected nationwide. Catherine Marie Herrick, Sandy Hook, now in 8th grade at St. Rose of Lima School, Newtown The Investigation of the Presence of Plastic Microscopic Fibers in Effluent Sewage Water and the Long Island Sound Gabriel …

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Connecticut Get Medals at 2014 GENIUS Olympiad

Connecticut students receive medals in their categories at the 2014 GENIUS Olympiad, an international competition promoting the understanding of environmental issues  and future sustainability. Results were announced at the Awards Ceremony, Thursday, June 19. Gold, Resources & Energy- Maximillian Minichetti, Greenwich High School Gold,  Environmental Quality- Andrew Ma, Greenwich High School Silver, Environmental Quality- Kenneth Dorian, Greenwich High School Bronze, Resources …

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2014 GENIUS Olympiad

Connecticut has ten students competing at 2014 GENIUS Olympiad June 16-19 at the State University of New York in Oswego. Five students received their invitation to compete at the Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair are sponsored to attend.  The others competed for a spot at this prestigious international competition by directly applying.  it is a testimony to the high quality of the …