{"id":222252,"date":"2016-03-04T06:00:25","date_gmt":"2016-03-03T20:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=222252"},"modified":"2016-03-04T06:00:25","modified_gmt":"2016-03-03T20:00:25","slug":"mt-carmel-school-holds-2016-stem-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/mt-carmel-school-holds-2016-stem-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Mt. Carmel School holds 2016 STEM Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"
Winners of Mount Carmel School\u2019s 2016 Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair pose for a group photo.
(Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cCan cereal lovers get the recommended amount of iron?\u201d \u201cAre your tires tired?\u201d \u201cWhat\u2019s growing on?\u201d These were just some of the questions posed by young scientists at Mount Carmel School\u2019s 2016 Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair.<\/p>\n

Held in the high school hallway from Feb. 22 to 26, the fair featured over 100 entries from students in grades 1 through 12. Entries were divided by grade level into four levels. Level 1 included 1st through 3rd grade students; Level 2 included 4th through 6th grade students; Level 3 included 7th and 8th grade students; and Level 4 included high school students. Entries were also classified into seven categories: Life Science, Health Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Social\/Behavioral Science, Mathematics and Statistics, and Technology. Professionals from the public and private sector served as judges for each level in the science fair.<\/p>\n

Claus Bier from the Northern Marianas College-Cooperative Research Extension and Education Service has judged the school\u2019s science fair for many years. According to him, this year\u2019s science fair stands out. As he put it, \u201cThis year, I was absolutely impressed with the quality of students\u2019 research. I had the pleasure to meet a good number of very knowledgeable future micro biologists, mathematicians, physicists, engineers in all fields, psychologists, sociologists\u2014to name just a few.\u201d He added, \u201cThank you again, and \u2018great job!\u2019 to everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The following students placed in the MCS Science Fair:<\/p>\n

Level 1:
\n(1st-3rd Grades)<\/strong>
\n1st Place: Hitomi Sasamoto \u201cH2O Science\u201d
\n2nd Place: Emmanuel Pontiveros\t\u201cLung Capacity\u201d
\n3rd Place: Jalen Nicholas \u201cTemperature & Rebound of a Golf Ball\u201d<\/p>\n

Level 2:
\n(4th & 5th Grades)<\/strong>
\n1st Place: Kyla Monique Cabrera\t\u201cCan cereal lovers get the recommended amount of iron?\u201d
\n2nd Place: Elisha Joy Lacap \u201cHow greasy are your chips?\u201d
\n3rd Place: Brent Ortizo \u201cRock and Roll\u201d<\/p>\n

Level 3: (6th-8th Grades)<\/strong>
\n1st Place: Sydney Richter \u201cTriangles vs. Squares\u201d
\n2nd Place: Penelope Sablan \u201cStain Removal\u201d
\n3rd Place: Jedric Villar \u201cAn Earth Friendly Way to Get Styrofoam Away\u201d<\/p>\n

Level 4:
\n(9th-12th Grades)<\/strong>
\n1st Place: Matt Jason Moran \u201cEnergy and Gas\u201d
\n2nd Place: Zeno Deleon Guerrero & Jaqueline Doctor \u201cAre your tires tired?\u201d
\n3rd Place: Erica Cunanan & Ydelle Acosta \u201cWhat\u2019s growing on?\u201d<\/p>\n

These students will now move on to compete in the CNMI-wide STEM Fair.<\/p>\n

In addition to recognizing the winners of the STEM Fair, the school also acknowledged the contributions of the judges: Bruce Bateman from the Marianas Visitors Authority; 2002 AlumKnight, engineer James Benavente; Mitch Aaron, 2005 AlumKnight, Crystal Cabrera, and Frank Villagomez, from the Department of Public Works; David Benavente from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife; Claus Bier, Britta Baechler, and Rose Castro from NMC CREES; Jerry Pangelinan from NMC\u2019s Office of Admissions and Records; 2007 AlumKnight, Mary Tenorio, from Saipan Stevedore Company, Inc.; and 2010 AlumKnight, Cameron Nicholas, from the CNMI House of Representatives.<\/p>\n

Many leaders in government, industry, and education have underscored the importance of STEM education. According to a recent report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, \u201cThe need for workers with STEM skills is heightened in today\u2019s global economy. Technological innovation improves the competitive position of U.S. industries, drives export growth, and supports high-quality jobs. Additionally, demand for STEM-capable workers has increased even in traditionally non-STEM fields due to the diffusion of technology across industries and occupations. Technological progress can improve workers\u2019 quality of life by improving working conditions and increasing wages.\u201d The report added, \u201cHowever, for workers to benefit from the economic gains generated by innovation, they must have the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in jobs requiring STEM competencies. Improving access to quality STEM education will strengthen the caliber of the U.S. workforce, drive economic growth, and keep the U.S. competitive.\u201d (PR)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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