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How teachers cultivate young scientists

By Erin Wayman / October 4, 2012

Martin Shapiro, an instructor at the 2012 SSP Fellows Institute,
demonstrates the “electric pickle” experiment, a fun way to introduce students to research. Credit: SSP

SSP Fellows share tips on how to introduce research into the classroom

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Young scientists make the cut

By Meghan Rosen / September 5, 2012

2011 Broadcom MASTERS finalist, Andrew Blonsky of Chapel Hill, N.C., shows off a model for his science project: an investigation into algae’s ability to remove carbon dioxide from car exhaust. Credit: Broadcom MASTERS, Robin Weiner Photography

Thirty middle school students are selected for final round of Broadcom MASTERS science competition

Posted in Young Scientists | Tagged Broadcom MASTERS, getinvolved, middle school, science competitions, science fairs

Young scientists, inventors and mathematicians score big

By Sid Perkins / May 18, 2012

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Cancer sensor, a better way to search tweets, and quantum teleportation are among research highlights at a global high-school-science competition

Posted in Young Scientists | Tagged feature, Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, Intel ISEF, science fairs

Nanosilver, away!

By Sid Perkins / May 17, 2012

Adam Noble, a 12th-grader from Lakefield, Canada, has developed a process to remove nanosilver, a potentially harmful pollutant, from waste water. Credit: Patrick Thornton / SSP

Technique uses microorganisms to scour tiny pollutants from waste water

Posted in Young Scientists | Tagged Adam Noble, DNA, Euglena, getinvolved, Intel ISEF, microorganisms, Nanosilver, science fairs

Chillin’ in the desert

By Sid Perkins / May 17, 2012

Fawzi Al-Mitwalli (left) and Nour Maraqa have developed a low-cost, solar-powered desert cooler that can prevent spoilage of fruits and vegetables for more than a week. Credit: Patrick Thornton, SSP

Simple, inexpensive and eco-friendly fridge keeps fruits and veggies fresh for days

Posted in Young Scientists | Tagged evaporative cooling, Fawzi Al-Mitwalli, getinvolved, Intel ISEF, Jordan, Nour Maraqa, refrigerators, science fairs