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Science Fairs |
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The District encourages students to participate in Science Fairs in the following ways: |
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We mentor students working on water, recycled water and wastewater projects, especially if they require "laboratory" expertise. To request a mentor, contact the District's Community Affairs Supervisor at 925-875-2295. |
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We "interview" elementary students regarding their science projects submitted to the Science Fun Fair that involves 14 elementary schools (1,050 students) in Dublin and Pleasanton. |
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Next year, we plan to sponsor two monetary prizes in the Tri-Valley Science & Engineering Fair for 7-12th graders whose projects involve water, recycled water, or wastewater. |
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Science Fun Fairs
On Tuesday, February 17, 2004, 1050 Dublin students participated
in the Science Fun Fair, the first year that Pleasanton and
Dublin combined their elementary school science fairs. Previously,
the District participated in the Frederiksen Elementary Science
Fair by staffing the watershed diorama demonstration at the
evening celebration. In 2004, 11 District staff interviewed
66 students about their science projects. Approximately 16,000
parents and children attended the Science Fun Fair evening celebration
at the Alameda County Fair Grounds on Wednesday, February 18,
2004. DSRSD's watershed diorama was among the 40 corporate booths
at this event. |
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Environmental Chemist II Connie Sanchez
interviews an elementary student about his exhibit in
the Dublin/Pleasanton joint Science Fun Fair. |
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A conversation between Director Tom McCormick and one of the student exhibitors. |
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Judges fill out their comment forms in between interviews with student exhibitors. |
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Expanding Your Horizons in Mathematics and Science,
a Career Conference for Young Women |
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Annually, the District participates in the Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics (EYH) career conference for 6th to 12th grade young women. In 2003, the conference was held on Saturday, February 28th, at the SBC Administrative Center in the Bishop Ranch Business Park. Six hundred young women, from the Tri Valley area, attended the event.
Among the many workshop educators, four District employees staffed a workshop entitled The Wonder of Water: |
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Environmental Services Administrator Bing Misra taught students how to measure the pH of water. |
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Environmental Chemist II Connie Sanchez taught students how to use the microscope to identify organisms found in wastewater. |
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Laboratory Technician Florence Khaw taught students about hardness in water. |
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Environmental
Compliance Inspector II Stefanie Olson taught students
how to measure turbidity (cloudiness) of water. |
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In addition to the workshop, DSRSD Community Affairs Specialist Sue Stephenson staffed a table in the Career Conference Center.
The purpose of the EYH conference is to encourage young women to take an interest in science and math careers. The Math/Science Network started the first EYH conference at Mills College in 1976. Today, the EYH conferences are held in more than 105 locations, which altogether have received over 575,000 participants.
The conference workshops are designed for participants to gain hands-on learning experiences from women scientists and mathematicians. These female role models share their career experiences and discuss their daily job duties, educational background, and aspirations in life.
The District’s workshop leaders were proud to represent DSRSD and to make a contribution to the development of the future of these bright young women.
For more information go to http://www.expandingyourhorizons.org |
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Environmental Services Administrator Bing Misra
teaches the students how to measure the pH of water with
a pH meter, which is an electronic device with a probe.
The students learn that pH represents the effective concentration
(activity) of hydrogen ions (H+) in water. pH is significant
to the wastewater treatment plant because a low pH (acidic)
pollutes the water, corrodes the pipes, and disrupts the
biological treatment processes. |
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Laboratory Technician Florence Khaw teaches
students about hardness in water. |
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