NEW ORLEANS – The Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair will host a free Teacher Workshop on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Tulane University’s Lindy Boggs Engineering Building, Room 104.
The workshop is geared to support efforts of teachers who promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) education.
Hosted by the Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair, Tulane University, University of New Orleans, Core Element, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, the five-hour workshop, which includes a lunch break, will cover such topics as:
• Science Fair: Classroom Level – for teachers newly embarking on the Science Project journey who want to learn more about finding ideas, resources available including grants and timelines.
• Science Fair: School Level – Moving Beyond the Classroom – includes not only planning, but also overcoming obstacles and updates regarding ISEF rules recommended for all projects, but REQUIRED for projects that wish to advance.
• Lunch with working group sessions – Opportunity to share with other teachers and go deeper into various topics of discussion such as Finding Good Project Ideas, Running Your Own Science Fair, Understanding the ISEF Rules and Documents.
• Regional Fair and Beyond – Benefits and logistics of participation in the Regional Fair including information about the over $60,000 in cash awards, prizes, scholarships and trips offered to winners.
• Optional “After-Session” – For individual assistance for those who wish to affiliate on-site and learn more about uploading documents for the Regional Fair.
GNOSEF encourages independent student research in science, technology, engineering and math. The regional science fair is open to any student nominated by their middle or high school within the designated parishes (Orleans, Jefferson, St. Charles and Plaquemines).
Entrants fall into two divisions: Junior Division is comprised of middle school students (6-8 grade), and Senior Division is high school students (9-12 grade). The regional (Region IX) science fair provides more than $60,000 in cash/non-cash awards, prizes and grants.
The non-profit Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair, Inc. is supported by local industries, foundations and individuals, including major donors H. Britton Sanderford, Jr. and the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation.
