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Selected Opportunities and Resources in Biotechnology This list features excellent opportunities available to middle and high school students, but it is not exhaustive. Be sure to visit our website at www.cty.jhu.edu/imagine for links to summer programs (including internship programs), additional competitions, and more recommended websites. ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS BioGENEius Challenge High school students submit descriptions of biotechnology-themed research projects to the Biotechnology institute. two finalists from each state advance to the regional challenge. two finalists from each region advance to the international competition, where they present their projects to a panel of expert biotech judges. First- through fourth-place winners receive $7,500, $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000, respectively. in addition, 10 honorable mentions receive $500 each. (703) 248-8681; www.biotechinstitute. org/programs/biogeneius_challenge.html four-year scholarships: one $100,000, one $75,000, one $50,000, one $40,000, one $30,000, two $25,000, or three $20,000. the remaining 30 finalists each receive a $7,500 scholarship. (202) 785-2255; www.societyforscience.org/sts WEBSITES Actionbioscience.org At this site of the American institution of Biological Sciences, visitors can read articles written by scientists and students or click on one of seven bioscience challenges to explore how a particular issue affects them (Biotechnology: How is biotechnology changing the world?). www.actionbioscience.org Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Davidson Fellows Awards Students ages 17 and under submit a significant piece of work in science, technology, mathematics, literature, music, philosophy, or “outside the box.” Eight to fifteen students are typically selected each year and named Davidson Fellows. Fellows receive a $50,000, $25,000, or $10,000 scholarship and are recognized for their achievements in Washington, Dc. (775) 852-3483 x423; www.davidsongifted.org/fellows Students in grades 9–12 who have completed original research in science, engineering, or mathematics may apply to attend JSHS regional symposia. three winners from each regional event win scholarships of $2,000, $1,500, or $1,000 and are invited to attend the National Symposium, where six first-place, six second-place, and six third-place winners receive scholarships of $16,000, $6,000, and $2,000, respectively. Each first-place finalist also receives an all-expense-paid trip to the London international Youth Science Forum, an exchange program bringing together over 400 participants from 60 nations. (603) 228-4520; www.jshs.org Amazing Cells Siemens Competition in Math, Science, and Technology the University of Utah’s Genetic Science Learning center bills this site as a resource for teachers, but it is packed with stuff for students, from an interactive exploration of the inside of a cell to a 3D animation of cell communication during the fight-or-flight response. Be sure to check out the history of cells as seen through evolving technology, as well as the links to cell videos on the internet. http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells Bioethics.net Intel International Science & Engineering Fair two individuals and one team from each of 500 intel iSEF-Affiliated Science Fairs advance to the international competition. these high school students compete for scholarships in 17 categories. the top winner at the international competition receives a $75,000 scholarship, and two $50,000 scholarships are awarded in Best in Show categories. Additional prizes include cash awards, scholarships, grants, and trips. Multiple special awards are also presented. (202) 785-2255; www.societyforscience.org/isef As individuals or as members of two- or threeperson teams, high school students submit research projects in one of 14 categories. Up to 300 projects are selected as semifinalists; from that group, up to 30 individuals and 30 teams become regional finalists. individual winners of regional competitions receive $3,000 scholarships; winning teams receive $6,000 in scholarships to divide among team members. team and individual winners go to New York for the national finals, where they compete for scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. (877) 822-5233; www.siemens-foundation.org in Bioethics for Beginners, you’ll find an introduction to bioethics and information on the history of bioethics. You can also read bioethical analyses of current events and popular culture, which provide a realistic context for bioethical issues today. www.bioethics.net Bioinformatics Web Read an overview on the field of bioinformatics and its sub-disciplines, explore goals of the field, and take a peek into the future of bioinformatics at this informative site. http:// bioinformaticsweb.net Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition Intel Science Talent Search High school seniors submit a written description of their independent research and a 12-page entry form. From the 300 semifinalists, 40 finalists are selected to travel to Washington, Dc for final judging. ten finalists receive one of the following High school juniors and seniors submit reports of research projects they have conducted that apply epidemiological methods of analysis to a health-related issue. After three levels of competition (with prizes for up to 120 semifinalists), 12 national finalists will be selected and will receive one of the following scholarship awards: two $50,000, two $35,000, two $20,000, or six $15,000. (800) 626-9795; www.collegeboard.com/yes The Biotech Game of Life it’s like the game of Life, but in this game you’re a scientist trying to bring your biotech product to market. Follow the links to PDFs of the game board and play money, but be forewarned: Just like real life, it’s real challenging. www.scq.ubc.ca/the-biotech-game-of-life 30 imagine Sept/Oct 2010 http://www.cty.jhu.edu/imagine http://www.Actionbioscience.org http://www.societyforscience.org/sts http://www.actionbioscience.org http://www.biotechinstitute.org/programs/biogeneius_challenge.html http://www.biotechinstitute.org/programs/biogeneius_challenge.html http://www.jshs.org http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells http://www.Bioethics.net http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows http://www.bioethics.net http://www.siemens-foundation.org http://www.bioinformaticsweb.net http://www.societyforscience.org/isef http://www.scq.ubc.ca/the-biotech-game-of-life http://www.collegeboard.com/yes

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Imagine Magazine - Johns Hopkins - September/October 2010

Imagine Magazine - John Hopkins - September/October 2010
Contents
Big Questions
Big Picture
In My Own Words
Biotechnology is
A Survival Guide for the Biotech Revolution
The Indiana Jones of Biotech
Stemming the Monster
Transgenic Animals
Building a Better Hydrogel
Immortal Cells & Bioethics
Selected Opportunities & Resources
Nights at the Museum
One Step Ahead
Middle Ground
Off the Shelf
Word Wise
Exploring Career Options
Planning Ahead for College
Students Review
Creative Minds Imagine
Mark Your Calendar
Knossos Games

Imagine Magazine - Johns Hopkins - September/October 2010