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2013 Science Fair Abstract Book

Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2013 by for Science Fair.

Abstract Book Cover

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2013 Brooklyn College Science Day: Syeda Rasool wins Second Place

Posted on Friday, May 10, 2013 by for Awards, Brooklyn College.

More than one hundred posters created by college and high school students were exhibited in the Brooklyn College Student Center on Friday, May 10th, 2013 for Science Research Day. Midwood entered 10 projects in biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, and psychology.

Syeda Rasool won Second Place for her project "The effect of low dose lead exposure on cortical bone mineral properties of young C57/BL6 female mice". She worked with Mr. Chase Budell in the Biology Department and Dr. Terry Dowd in the Chemistry Department at Brooklyn College.

Standing (left to right): Jessica Khaimova, Nicholas Lee, Zainab Saleem, Prianka Zaman, Tasnim Halim, Ziva Rubinstein, Tiffany Loi, Samuel Genchikmakher, Yao Jiang, Solomon Chan, Priscilla Deng, Samantha Cham; Seated: Syeda Rasool
Standing (left to right): Jessica Khaimova (alumnus), Nicholas Lee, Zainab Saleem,
Prianka Zaman, Tasnim Halim, Ziva Rubinstein, Tiffany Loi, Samuel Genchikmakher, Yao Jiang,
Solomon Chan, Priscilla Deng (Murrow), Samantha Cham; Seated: Syeda Rasool

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The 2013 Midwood High School Science Fair is less than a month away

Posted on Sunday, May 5, 2013 by for Science Fair.

Mark your calendarsThursday, May 23, 2013, 3:00–5:00 PM

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2013 NYC ACT-SO: Ryan Fraser Wins Gold

Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 by for ACT-SO, Awards.

Ryan Fraser was declared a First Prize Winner and Gold Medalist in the 2013 New York City ACT-SO (Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics) in the Chemistry/Biochemistry category for his project “Immobilization of Photosystem II Core Complexes onto Titanium Dioxide Surfaces”. The award includes a $500 scholarship and the chance to compete in the National ACT-SO in Orlando, Florida July 5–9. Ryan worked under the supervision of Dr. Michele Vittadello in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science at Medgar Evers College.

2013 ACT-SO
Ryan Fraser (center) with his dad (right) and
NYC ACT‑SO Chairman Anton Tomlinson (left)

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World Science Festival needs volunteers

Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 by for Extra Credit, Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores.

World Science Festival

The World Science Festival will be held from Wednesday, May 29th to Sunday, June 2nd at various times and locations across New York City. The festival organizers are looking for high school students who have a passion for science and are willing to contribute time, talent, and enthusiasm.

A list of qualifications and assignments is available at this web page. Register at this web page. Tell them when you are available and how you think you can help. A brief interview and/or training session will be required of all potential volunteers. Extra credit will be awarded, of course, and transit will be covered.

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Jenny Ng wins Midwood’s first Young Naturalist Award

Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 by for Awards, Miscellaneous.

Young Naturalist Awards

Jenny Ng was a semifinalist in the Young Naturalist Awards competition sponsored by the American Museum of Natural History for her project "Will Mudballs Containing Effective Microbes Improve Water Quality in Ponds?" She was mentored by Dr. Zhongqi (Joshua) Cheng in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Brooklyn College. The Young Naturalists began in 1998 as a way to reward middle and high school students for outstanding research done in the natural environment. Jenny is the first Midwood Science student to win an award in this competition ever!

Jenny Ng, Solomon Chan, Priscilla Deng
Jenny Ng (left) with Solomon Chan (Midwood) and Priscilla Deng (Murrow)

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Physics Bowl 2013

Posted on Monday, April 8, 2013 by for Extra Credit, Juniors, Seniors.

Hello Research Seniors and Juniors,

We will be holding the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Physics Bowl Period 9, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in Room A320.

Participants in this competition take a 45 minute, 40 question multiple choice test written by the AAPT. This event is open to all students who are currently enrolled in an AP Physics class. Students in AP Physics B compete in the first year division, while students in AP Physics C compete in the second year division. (There is a slight difference in questions between the two divisions.) Awards are given to the top students and the top schools in a geographic region. All research students who participate will receive one half point of extra credit.

If you are interested in this event, see Mr. Spergel in room A300 (or email hss28@cornell.edu). He will give you information on how to register and how to take the practice exam online.

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2013 New York City Science and Engineering Fair (NYCSEF) Awards

Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2013 by for Awards, NYCSEF.

NYCSEF First Award

NYCSEF Second Award

NYCSEF Third Award

Additional Awards

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Theodore Roosevelt says …

Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 by for NYCSEF.

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    Teddy Roosevelt picture with quote. It is an incalculable added pleasure to know even slightly and imperfectly, how to read and enjoy the wonder-book of nature. - Theodore Roosevelt    
     
         
     
   
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If T.R. says it, you can bet it’s true!

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A Long Message for Seniors

Posted on Monday, March 18, 2013 by for Seniors.

Seniors,

I sent you a rather long email today. A copy is available on this website should you need to refer to it.

senior-message.txt

 

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2013 New York City Science and Engineering Fair (NYCSEF) Finalists

Posted on Saturday, March 9, 2013 by for Awards, NYCSEF.

15 Midwood Science Research students were declared finalists in the 2013 New York City Science and Engineering Fair (NYCSEF). NYCSEF is the New York City Department of Education’s annual science and technology research competition, coordinated by the City University of New York (CUNY). More than 700 students from around the city submitted applications to the 2013 NYCSEF. On Sunday, March 3, the qualifying students from high schools across the city met at City College to display their scientific research for the Preliminary Round.

Only the top 100 projects (approximately) are invited to attend the finals round. These students are the best of the best. Wish them good luck at the finals on March 19, 2013 at the American Museum of Natural History.

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