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Student Robotics: A Fourth-grade Student Explores Virtual Robots with VoxCAD

February 20, 2014 9:00 AM

With open source software and guided directions from Science Buddies, students can explore the ways in which robotics engineers test designs before choosing which designs to prototype. This student put her own robots to the test—on her computer—and walked away with a blue ribbon at a local fair. Students Exploring 3D Engineering With computer-aided design and simulation software, students can begin exploring virtual design and engineering as early as elementary school.Have… Read more

Top Science Student Benefits from Science Buddies Project Guides

August 27, 2013 10:00 AM

Students conducting science projects at all levels can find resources and guidance at Science Buddies. Pictured above: Michael Shao at the 2013 Intel International Engineering and Science Fair Science Buddies for Every K-12 Student Science Buddies has resources for all levels of student science projects. Our Science Fair Project Guide and ISEF Project Guide contain numerous resources for students conducting hands-on experiments and preparing to present their research and… Read more

Top Science Teacher Inspires Student Science with Science Buddies

August 14, 2013 8:00 AM

For this middle school science teacher, Science Buddies has a front-row seat in the classroom, providing support for hands-on student science fair projects and for curricular and extra-curricular planning. Students and Teachers Find Hands-on Science Success with Science Buddies Angela McDaniel uses the Topic Selection Wizard and Project Library of more than 1,300 hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) project ideas with her students in Moatsville, WV. In recent years,… Read more

Student Physics: Accelerometer on a Trampoline

July 8, 2013 3:09 PM

For his 8th grade science project, Jonathan Stewart gave the "The Chills and Thrills of Roller Coaster Hills" Project Idea a new, bouncy, twist. When it was time for his science project, the local amusement park was already closed for the year, so after building his accelerometer (the device he is holding in the photo), Jonathan put it to the test on a trampoline for a great physics project exploration of g-force! What did your science project or family science activity look like? If you… Read more

Student Creates Science Alliance Network to Increase Science Mentoring

May 13, 2013 11:50 AM

Christina Ren, a high school junior and founder of Science Alliance Network believes student-to-student mentorship is key to keeping young kids excited about science. By Kim Mullin Above: Christina Ren at the 2012 Intel Inernational Science and Engineering Fair where she presented her project on the bioactive properties of deer antler and its therapeutic potential on wound healing. Look for Science Alliance Network at Intel ISEF! Christina and her mentor, Patti Carothers, are presenting a… Read more

Girls Explore Engineering with Marble Run Challenge

April 19, 2013 11:46 AM

Getting girls inspired about engineering can be as simple as giving them the tools and a fun hands-on challenge to solve. Thanks to community support from Northrop Grumman, a group of Maryland middle school girls tested their marble run mettle —and had a great time doing it! Whether using foam tubing or an assortment of found and recycled materials (as in the photo above), creating a marble run or marble roller coaster is great hands-on engineering for students of all ages! Throw in… Read more

Seeing Student Hands-on Science in Action: Building a Crystal Radio

February 26, 2013 10:25 AM

The above photo series is from a recent 5th grade student's Crystal Radio science project. The student used the Science Buddies Kit for his science experiment but modified the experimental design of the crystal set during construction. After building the set, the student put the radio to the test, testing one of the many variables available for exploration with a crystal radio. The result? The student was one of the top five participants at his middle school science fair.… Read more

Blindfolds On: Designing Video Games for the Visually Impaired

December 6, 2012 10:15 AM

Two students in LA took an audible cue from the community for their fourth-grade science project and designed a sound-based video game. Their first video game design project gave them an inside look into how games are designed, built, and tested to meet the needs of various audiences. For their fourth-grade science project, Zach and Talia created a video game called Blong. Their game, reminiscent of Pong, was designed with special attention to sound cues so that it can be played by a wide… Read more

Artificial Intelligence and Cancer Diagnosis: Meet the 2012 Google Science Fair Winner

November 28, 2012 11:28 AM

According to senior Brittany Wenger, programming computers to think for themselves in the name of science may change the face of cancer diagnosis. Using cloud technology to both share data and feed her program, Wenger's Google Science Fair project blends computer science and medicine to create a powerful resource for the medical community—and an inspiration for other young programmers. "The Google Science Fair has provided me with a platform to share my research with the world. I am… Read more

InnovatioNation: Bringing Biotechnology to Local Classrooms

October 12, 2012 9:00 AM

Life Technologies' InnovatioNation helps introduce students to biotechnology and to the role of science in addressing global concerns. Teachers participating in InnovatioNation use Science Buddies to help support the science curriculum and their school science fair. Life Technologies Foundation's InnovatioNation Program helps teachers introduce biotechnology in their classrooms and connects Life Technologies' employees to the "future scientists" in their communities. Judith Carlstrom was… Read more

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