UC Science Fair Honors Young Scientists
The rainy, blustery day did not dampen the excitement of the April 2 UC Science and Engineering Expo. Top contestants became eligible to compete at the Ohio Academy of Science/State Science Day, coming up on May 7 at The Ohio State University.
The awards were announced in an afternoon ceremony at Fifth Third Arena at Shoemaker Center, where the crowd was greeted by UC President Nancy L. Zimpher, Provost Anthony Perzigian, Tom Cruse, associate provost for academic facility planning, and Karen Gould, dean of the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences.
The competition for 7-12 graders in southwest Ohio held $12,000 in awards for participants, including three $500 scholarships from the University of Cincinnati that were presented by UC President Nancy L. Zimpher. The three UC scholarships for Outstanding Achievement and Innovation in a Project were offered to Zachary Tong of Mason High School, Stephanie Meyer of Ursuline Academy and Drew Lagergren of Ursuline Academy. The science fair also presented 93 special awards contributed by sponsors that donated gifts for special categories.
Tom Cruse, chair of the science fair steering committee, said a total of 258 students representing 32 schools from five Ohio counties Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, Warren and Preble competed in the poster-judging session in UCs Great Hall.
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Your being here today is a victory in itself, said UC President Nancy L. Zimpher. Your imagination, your creativity, and your persistence is worthy of our recognition.
Provost Anthony J. Perzigian said the future of the nation depends on keeping a competitive edge in science, math and engineering. You are the future, and after seeing todays work, the nation is in good hands.
The University of Cincinnati is covering the cost of the $45 registration fee for each of the projects to be entered in the state competition in May.
President Zimpher and Stephanie Meyer and Drew Lagergren
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