Science News for Kids » science fairs http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org Publication of the Society for Science & the Public Thu, 23 May 2013 17:00:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 How teachers cultivate young scientists http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/10/how-teachers-cultivate-young-scientists/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/10/how-teachers-cultivate-young-scientists/#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:51:29 +0000 Erin Wayman http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=14321 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]]> 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]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/10/how-teachers-cultivate-young-scientists/feed/ 0 Young scientists make the cut http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/09/young-scientists-make-the-cut/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/09/young-scientists-make-the-cut/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:00:25 +0000 Meghan Rosen http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=13792 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]]> 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]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/09/young-scientists-make-the-cut/feed/ 0 Young scientists, inventors and mathematicians score big http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/young-scientists-inventors-and-mathematicians-score-big/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/young-scientists-inventors-and-mathematicians-score-big/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 18:15:55 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12766 isefwinner2

Cancer sensor, a better way to search tweets, and quantum teleportation are among research highlights at a global high-school-science competition]]> isefwinner2

Cancer sensor, a better way to search tweets, and quantum teleportation are among research highlights at a global high-school-science competition]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/young-scientists-inventors-and-mathematicians-score-big/feed/ 0 Nanosilver, away! http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/nanosilver-away/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/nanosilver-away/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 19:56:29 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12756 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]]> 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]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/nanosilver-away/feed/ 0 Chillin’ in the desert http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/chillin-in-the-desert/ http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/chillin-in-the-desert/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 14:45:49 +0000 Sid Perkins http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/?p=12746 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]]> 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]]> http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2012/05/chillin-in-the-desert/feed/ 0