Francis Mazzocchi (r) congratulates Sitan Chen (l) on winning AFCEA Award

Mr. Sitan “Stan” Chen’s outstanding science project was recognized by AFCEA-Atlanta as the clear winner of a $750 scholarship award at the 2011 Georgia Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (JSHS).  An additional award of $500 was given to Ms Rebecca Bingham, his Chemistry teacher at Northview High School, for her exemplary support to Stan during this project.  Stan’s project title was “Cellular Automata to More Efficiently Compute the Collatz Map.”  This is a pure mathematical/computational project with a promise to speed the rate at calculating local cellular automatons.  The Collatz Conjecture was first posed in 1937.  There is impressive array of monetary awards for resolving the conjecture in the math community.  This type of work is instrumental in developing encryption methods used in commercial and military applications.   Stan was selected as an alternate to attend the National JSHS held in San Diego later in 2011.  Congratulations Stan!  (The project abstract is available upon request.)

Proud winners at the HS level of the Griffin RESA.

AFCEA-ATL has identified Fayette County HS students Areesah Ikram, Donna Pham, and Nagreen Merchant’s science project as the winner of the High School Division, 2011 Griffin RESA Science Fair held on February 28, 2011.  Their project titled, “Organic Chlorophyll Solar Cell” investigated a potential alternative for creating solar cells.  Congratulations ladies!  (Teacher Ellen Woodson)

Ms Klarl shows off her winning entry at the Griffin RESA Science Fair.

AFCEA-ATL has identified Flat Rock MS student Eillier Klarl’s science project as the winner of the Middle School Division, 2011 Griffin RESA Science Fair held on February 28, 2011.  Her project titled, “Electrolyte Challenge:  Orange Juice vs. Sports Drinks”investigated the beneficial trade offs each of the drink’s electrolytes offered.  Congratulations Eillier!  (Teacher Ellen Buchanan)

Michelle Brown particpated in the Chamblee High School Science and Engineering Fair in January of 2011.  Here is some feedback we recieved earlier:

“I  just wanted to send a huge thank you to all who were able to participate yesterday.  It was our first time having all students participate in Science Fair and we would not have been able to pull it off without you.  I hope that you had a pleasant experience and would consider being a judge next year.”

 - Karen Porter-Davis, Physics, Science Co-Chair, Chamblee Charter High School, January 20, 2011.

Michele Brown, Timothy Brown and Tony Cox had the opportunity to judge the 2011 Rockdale Regional Science and Engineering Fair in early February.   RCPS has provided the chapter with some warm feedback. 

“I wanted to let you know how appreciative we are of the support given to us by AFCEA. From grants (I have personally received two), to judges, to awards we have definitely benefited from AFCEA’s largesse. We held the first Rockdale Regional Science & Engineering Fair this past Friday. AFCEA provided three judges and two cash awards, one for middle and the other for high school. Needless to say, the recipients were thrilled to be selected. We were extremely grateful for the judging expertise in helping our students move on to the next level. The Science Fair is not just about choosing the best projects; the most important role of the Fair is to make students better researchers, presenters, and scientists regardless of their final placings at the Awards Ceremony.  Be assured that these efforts are extremely important in encouraging students to continue in the research process as well as increasing the rigor and understanding of the work that they do. We sincerely want to make this Fair the best it can be.”  -  Jill Beach, Research Coordinator, February 21, 2011.

Amber Kay stands in front of a team project that examined the effects of hormone growth on Rosemary roots.

AFCEA-ATL has awarded Sonoraville High School’s Amber Kay (shown) and Benjamin Northrop’s science project as the winner of the High School Division of the 2011 Georgia Northwest Regional Science and Engineering Fair held a West Forsyth High School.  Their project investigated the stimulus effect of hormones on Rosemary roots; apply titled “Rooted in Rosemary.” This project also won First Place at the GA NW RSEF on the same day.  Congratulations Amber and Benjamin!  (Ms Sara Clark and Mr. Jason Spoon, teachers)

Ryan King stands in front of his award winning science project at the Cobb/Paulding Science Fair, Feb 2011.

AFCEA-ATL has chosen Ryan King’s science project as the winner of the 2011 Cobb/Paulding Science and Engineering Fair.  Ryan’s investigation of “Magnetism Magic:  The Repelling Force” caught the eye of the chapter judge and aligned well with chapter values.  Congratulations Ryan!

Marian Metzger from Notre Dame Academy collects a AFCEA-ATL Middle School Science Fair award for her investigation of aircraft wing design.

Marian Metzger has been selected the AFCEA-ATL winner for the Gwinnett Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Junior Division, held Feb 4, 2011.  Marian’s entry titled “Which Wing Design Creates the Greatest Lift?” aligned with the AFCEA judging criteria.  Ms Metzger, already collecting accolades has hopes of being selected to attend the US Air Force Military Academy in Colorado Springs.  Marian is an 8th grade prize student at the Notre Dame Academy in Duluth, Ga.  Congratulations!

Lauren Reagin poses in front of her award winning science project on Diabetes.

AFCEA-ATL is proud to select Lauren Reagin the winner of the HS Division science and engineering fair held at the Rockdale Magnet School.  Her winning project is an examination of  “Isolating Candidate Affecting Diabetes – A Model.”  Congratulations Lauren!