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Milwaukee, Wisconsin – November 15, 2007
The Milwaukee County Council of the Boy Scouts Learning for Life program and the Badger State Science & Engineering Fair (BSSEF) organization announce a partnership to take Wisconsin high school aged children interested in furthering their science, technology, engineering or math talents to the next level.
The Learning for Life program offers seven programs designed to support schools and community-based organizations in their efforts to prepare youth to successfully handle the complexities of contemporary society and to enhance their self-confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. The seven programs focus on character development and career education. Learning for Life programs help youth develop social and life skills, assist in character and career development, and help youth formulate positive personal values. It prepares youth to make ethical decisions that will help them achieve their full potential. This program are delivered by two methods; the Instructional setting that utilize curriculum for grade K-12 as well as a component for Special Needs and the Work site based program (Exploring) that give high school aged youth hands on career experiences. Learning for Life provides training and support through a nationwide network of over 300 local offices. For more information, please visit www.milwaukeeboyscouts.org.
The Badger State Science and Engineering Fair (BSSEF) is dedicated to inspiring enthusiasm for science research among Wisconsin high school students and is proud to announce the addition of four (4) regional science fairs in 2007; Kenosha, Oshkosh, Sheboygan, and Waukesha. The science fair season culminates with the Badger State Science & Engineering Fair at Marquette University March 15, 2008. For more information please visit www.bssef.org.
The Badger State Science and Engineering Fair (bssef.org) organization had an extremely successful 2006-2007 fair year with Wisconsin’s own Phillip Streich of Platteville taking grand prize at the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). The International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is sponsored by INTEL and has been administered by Science Service since its inception in 1950; a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding and appreciation of science among people of all ages. Further information on ISEF can be found at www.sciserv.org/isef.
Media Contact:
Steve Lirely, Learning for Life Director (swlirely@mccbsa.org or (414) 443-2863)
BSSEF Executive Director (info@bssef.org) or 262-751-7578) |
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2007-2008 FAIR KICKOFF |
Madison, Wisconsin – September 21, 2007 The Badger State Science & Engineering Fair (BSSEF) organization kicked off the 2007-2008 science fair season with an Awareness Event at the Blackhawk Country Club in Shorewood Hills on September 21, 2007. The organization, dedicated to inspiring enthusiasm for science research among Wisconsin high school students, had an extremely successful 2006-2007 fair year with Wisconsin’s own Phillip Streich from Platteville taking grand prize at the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
BSSEF is proud to announce the addition of five (5) regional science fairs; Kenosha, Oshkosh, Sheboygan, Waukesha, and Western Wisconsin bringing Wisconsin’s regional fair sites to seven (7). The science fair season culminates with the Badger State Science & Engineering Fair at Marquette University March 15, 2008. BSSEF also is proud to announce our presenting sponsor; GE Healthcare. In addition, Marquette University is our event host sponsor; Clear Channel Communication our outdoor media sponsor, Midwest Airlines our travel Award Sponsor, Unkel Management our organizational management sponsor, and the Independent Business Association of Wisconsin has offered state sponsorship, awareness, mentors and industry judges for fair day. Our Capital Science & Engineering Fair, servicing Dane and surrounding counties, is proud to welcome the Berbee Technology Education Foundation, Clear Channel Radio-Madison, and the Madison Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., as new sponsors. The BSSEF organization and the regional fairs would like to thank past corporate sponsors: Birnshein Foundation, Marquette University, Clear Channel Outdoor, Rockwell Automation, Experimental Aircraft Association, R.A. Smith, Nonprofit Management Fund of Greater Milwaukee, Aurora Healthcare, Silicon Pastures, American Society for Quality (ASQ), Aldrich Chemical, Unkel Management, Invitrogen, American Nuclear Society (WI Chapter), Madison Gas and Electric, Thermal Spray Technologies, Inc., NACE Wisconsin Section, ASM Wisconsin, Promega Corporation, Alliant Energy, Imago Scientific, University of Wisconsin, and University Research Park for their dedication to inspiring Wisconsin students to careers in science & technology. The International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is sponsored by INTEL and has been administered by Science Service since its inception in 1950; a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding and appreciation of science among people of all ages. Information on all ISEF winners and their projects is available at www.sciserv.org/isef. BSSEF is Wisconsin’s State Science and Engineering Fair and sponsors all travel for students and teachers selected to advance to ISEF. BSSEF is solely supported by the generosity of our sponsors. Additional information is available at www.bssef.org. Media Contact:
Executive Director
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ISEF WINNER
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - June 14, 2007 Wisconsin student tops over 1500 of the world brightest teenagers from 51 countries and bringing home international top honors. Top winner, Philip Vidal Streich, 16, a pupil from Platteville, Wisconsin had a great week at The International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) sponsored by INTEL held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Students advance from their local, regional, state and national science fairs to attend ISEF.
Philip’s project for ‘Determining Carbon Nanotubes' Thermodynamic Solubility: The Missing Link to a Practical Supermaterial?’ received the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award granting a $50,000 scholarship. The highest award bestowed by ISEF. He also received an ISEF Top First Place Winner Best in Category Award of $5,000, a laptop and a $1,000 grant to the Badger State Science and Engineering Fair (Philip’s hometown affiliated fair) in his honor. In addition, Philip’s project was awarded the ISEF Best in Category First Award of $3,000 in chemistry. From the military awards, Philip took home the United States Air Force First Award $3,000, the United States Army US Savings Bond valued at $3,000, and a Certificate of Achievement, and Gold Medallion. From Sandia National Laboratories he received the Best Application of Nanotechnology Award of $2,500; and the AVS Science and Technology Society, New Mexico chapter Second Award of $500. In addition, Philip received the American Chemical Society Third Place Award of $2,000, the China Association for Science and Technology Award of a trip to China’s Adolescent Science and Technology Innovation Contest in August, the Patent and Trademark Office Society’s Second Award of $250, the United Technologies Corporation Excellence in Science and Engineering of UTC Stock with estimated $2,000 value, and the MIT Lincoln Laboratory will name a minor planet after Philip.
Spencer Wolf Greaves, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, received a fourth place award of $500 for his project “Development of a Rocket Launched Parafoil Controlled Aerial Imaging Platform’ in the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering category.
Congratulations to all the Wisconsin students and teachers who presented at the ISEF fair: Erin Katherine Molloy from Divine Savior High School, Milwaukee and teacher Betty Jo Azpell; Derick John Stace-Naughton from Robert La Follette High School, Madison and teacher Morton Gernsbacher; Alison Mae Stace-Naughton from Robert La Follette High School, Madison and teacher Rachel Egan; Benjamin David Wynn, Alex James Grzybowski, Nicholas Y. Lee, and Bryce J. Wiatrak, all from Nicolet High School, Glendale and teacher Brad Allen Stibbe; Ishaan Guptasarma from University School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee and teacher Robert M. Heum; Connor Gordon Mulcahy from Whitewater High School, Whitewater and teacher T. Christal Gordon; Spencer Wolf Greaves from University School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee and teacher Paul E. Greeney; and Philip Vidal Streich a home schooled pupil and teacher, Amanda Streich.
The International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is sponsored by INTEL and has been administered by Science Service since its inception in 1950; a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding and appreciation of science among people of all ages. Information on all ISEF winners and their projects is available at www.sciserv.org/isef.
BSSEF is Wisconsin’s State Science and Engineering Fair and sponsors all travel for students and teachers selected to advance to ISEF. BSSEF is supported by the generous donations of Marquette University, the Alvin & Marion Birnshein Foundation, Clear Channel Communications, GE Health Care, Aurora Healthcare, and many other area businesses and individuals. Additional information is available at www.bssef.org.
Media Contact:
Gary Stesman, Executive Director 2006-2007 (gstresman@wi.rr.com or 414-403-4740) |
