Saint Francis University
Science Day 2009 Student Registration Form
for Presentations and Lunch Preferences
Please rank the 10 presentations you would consider attending, with 1 being the most desirable, 2 next, etc. Most students attend three presentations; science bowl students attend less or none. Presentations are assigned to students based on when your form is received, the timeing of sessions, and the seating capacity. There is an attempt to have you interact with students from other schools. There is a $10.00 registration fee which includes lunch, gifts, and prizes.
A. Are You Fit to Go the Distance? Let the Exercise Physiologist Decide!
B. Assisting Coal Mine Rescue from the Skies Above
C. Autism and Drumming Research
D. Border Collies: The Working Sheep Dog
E. Chest Cavity: A Hands-on Approach
F. College Selection Jeopardy
G. CSI Loretto: What Does a Forensic Chemist Do?
H. Discover Diving: The Science of Scuba Diving (Link to REQUIRED Scuba Forms to Be Signed)
I. Engineering as a Career: Define Your Future at Northrop Grumman (NG)
J. Eco-Expedition
K. Field Biology: Go to the Galapagos Islands for Marine Study!
L. Fin or Foes: Are Humans and Fish Really Related?
M. Fireworks, Projectiles, and Rainbows: What Chemists Do For Fun
N. Fitness in America: How Does Your Body Rate?
O. Forestry: Exploring the Tools of the Trade
P. Geothermal Energy: Using the Earth to Heat and Cool Us
Q. Green Chemistry: What is New in Chemistry?
R. Nursing in a New Era: High Tech, High Touch Innovations in Nursing Practice and Education
S. Now You See it, Now You Don’t: The Limits of Your Vision
T. Personalized Medicine, Bioinformatics, and Biotechnology
U. Plant Biotechnology: Extracting DNA
V. Raystown Field Station: Hands-On Environmental Study
W. Robotics: Using Electromechanical Engineering to Solve Big Problems
X. Roller Coaster Dynamics
Y. Rocketeering Fun: Blastoff into an Engineering Career
Z. Science Win, Lose or Draw
AA. Scientific Data Analysis using Excel
AB. Solve the World’s Problems, Make a Good Living, and Earn College Credits for Almost Free
AC. Spill Drill Obstacle Course: The Quicker Picker Upper
AD. The Circle of Life: Journey Through the Animal Kingdom
AE. The Creepy Crawly Session: Getting to Know Wiggly and Slimy Critters
AF. The Science of Healing in Occupational Therapy
AG. Tour of the University Campus
AH. Use or Abuse Animals for Laboratory Purposes?
AI. Video Games: Fun and Entertainment, but How Do they Work?
AJ. We Will R.O.C.K. You!
AK. What Can We Learn From Rats? Experimental Psychology
AL. What’s My Line?
AM. Why is the Bell-Curve so Common? See that it is with Ping-Pong Ball
AN. Wind Energy: On Mountains Near You and Now on Campus
AO. Vegetarianism: Scientific Fact versus Rumor
The lunches I most prefer are ranked below, with 1 being the most desirable, 2 next, etc.