Governor’s School’s Student Project Forum: “Student Scientists in Action”

Some of the 264 “Student Scientist in Action” from the Roanoke Valley Governor School.

On Saturday, January 28th, 264 gifted and talented students from across the Roanoke Valley participated in the Roanoke Valley Governor’s School for Science and Technology’s annual Student Project Forum.

The science fair competition represented several scientific disciplines, such as biochemistry, computer and mathematics, medicine and health, physics, and engineering. This year’s project titles include:

* The Effect of Different Amounts of Carbon Dioxide on a Contained Aeroponics System
* The Use of a 3D-Printed Robotic Hand to Communicate Sign Language
* The Effect of Vitamin D Milk as a Natural Mouth Rinse on Streptococcus mutans
* Moving a Robot with Electroencephalographical Technology
* Determining the Effect of Connexin-43 Mutations on Intercellular Communication

A diverse and accomplished panel of over 60 judges evaluated the projects and determined scores based on strength of presentation, comprehension of subject matter, and depth of research. Cash prizes were awarded to outstanding participants, and the top-placing students will advance to a variety of local, regional, state, and international science fair competitions.

The complete list of award winners, major sponsors, and the schedule for the various science fairs that Governor’s School students may attend can be found on the school website, at www.rvgs.k12.va.us.

Very special thanks to:

* The diverse and accomplished panel of over 60 judges who evaluated 169 science fair experiments for the 2017 Student Project Forum

* Silent Auction co-chairs Lacey Levy and Paul Parnell for their extraordinary efforts in organizing the Silent Auction and Annual Appeal that raised more than $20,000 to support student research at the Governor’s School

* Over 180 parents, local businesses, and community supporters who generously donated items, services, and cash for the event

Over 100 Governor’s School parents, local businesses, and community supporters donated gift cards, gift certificates, and cash for Project Forum’s Gift Card Silent Auction and the school’s Annual Appeal.

 

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