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Selected Opportunities and Resources in Chemistry This list features some excellent opportunities available to middle and high school students. Visit our website at www.cty.jhu.edu/imagine for links to additional summer programs, competitions, and recommended websites. COMPETITIONS BioGENEius Challenge High school students submit descriptions of biotechnology-themed research projects to the Biotechnology Institute. Two finalists from each state advance to the regional challenge. Two finalists from each region advance to the international competition, where they present their projects to a panel of experts for judging. First- through fourth-place winners receive $7,500, $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000, respectively. In addition, 10 honorable mentions receive $500 each. www.biotechinstitute.org Broadcom MASTERS Top-scoring middle school students from local, state, or regional SSPaﬃliated science fairs are nominated for this competition. Finalists receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC, for the national contest, where they compete for a top prize of $25,000. www.societyforscience.org/masters Davidson Fellows Awards Students ages 18 and under submit a significant piece of work in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, literature, music, philosophy, or "outside the box." Eight to fifteen students are typically selected each year and named Davidson Fellows. Fellows receive a $50,000, $25,000, or $10,000 scholarship and are recognized for their achievements in Washington, DC. www.davidsongifted.org/fellows 30 imagine Discovery 3M Young Scientist Challenge Intel Science Talent Search Students in grades 5-8 begin by submitting a video entry in which they explain a scientific concept. The field of semifinalists (one student from each state and the District of Columbia) is narrowed to 10 finalists, who receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC. There, students compete in a series of individual and team challenges for the top prize of a $25,000 savings bond. www.youngscientistchallenge.com High school seniors submit a written description of their independent research and a 12-page entry form. From the 300 semifinalists, 40 finalists are selected to travel to Washington, DC, for final judging. Ten finalists receive one of the following four-year scholarships: one $100,000, one $75,000, one $50,000, one $40,000, one $30,000, two $25,000, or three $20,000. The remaining 30 finalists each receive a $7,500 scholarship. www.societyforscience.org/sts Google Science Fair International Chemistry Olympiad Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Students ages 13-18 investigate an area of science or engineering and enter their projects online. The grand prize includes a $50,000 scholarship, a trip to the Galopagos Islands, and an "experience" at a sponsoring organization. In addition, one finalist or their team from each of three age categories receives a $25,000 scholarship. Additional prizes include money to help students develop their projects and cash for schools. (See page 34 for an article about this competition.) www.googlesciencefair.com Two individuals and one team from each of 500 Intel ISEF-aﬃliated science fairs advance to the international competition. These high school students compete for scholarships in 17 categories. The top winner at the international competition receives a $75,000 scholarship, and two $50,000 scholarships are awarded in Best in Show categories. Additional prizes include cash awards, scholarships, grants, and trips. Multiple special awards are also presented. www.societyforscience.org/isef High school students in grades 9-12 begin their journey to the ICO by taking a 60-question, 110-minute exam. Qualifying students advance to the National Chemistry Olympiad, where they take a three-part, four-and-a-halfhour exam. The 20 top-scoring students attend a two-week study camp where 4 students are chosen to represent the U.S. at the International Chemistry Olympiad, held in a diﬀerent country each year (2014: Vietnam). www.acs.org/olympiad Students in grades 9-12 who have completed original research in science, engineering, or mathematics may apply to attend JSHS regional symposia. Three winners from each regional event win scholarships of $2,000, $1,500, or $1,000 and are invited to attend the National Symposium, where seven first-place, seven second-place, and seven third-place winners receive scholarships of $12,000, $8,000, and $4,000, respectively. www.jshs.org Mar/Apr 2014 http://www.cty.jhu.edu/imagine http://www.youngscientistchallenge.com http://www.societyforscience.org/sts http://www.biotechinstitute.org http://www.societyforscience.org/masters http://www.googlesciencefair.com http://www.acs.org/olympiad http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows http://www.jshs.org http://www.societyforscience.org/isef

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Imagine Magazine - Johns Hopkins - March/April 2014

In My Own Words
Chemistry Is…
Master of Reactions
Fascinated by Photochemistry
What About Labs?
Buckyballs and Nanocrystals
Small Is Big
Chemistry Among the Stars
Making Chemicals Safer, 21st Century Style
Selected Opportunities & Resources
Empowered to Change the World
The Buzz About History
Off the Shelf
Word Wise
Exploring Career Options
One Step Ahead
Planning Ahead for College
Students Review
Mark Your Calendar
Knossos Games

Imagine Magazine - Johns Hopkins - March/April 2014