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TAG Opportunities

CONTESTS, COMPETITIONS

CAMPS, ETC. FOR COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARS

(This site is updated as new info becomes available, so check regularly!)

last update: 5/01/08

If you are interested in, or have questions about any of the following, please contact Mrs. Rhyan at krhyan@alexanderschools.org or 698-8831, room 222A.

COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

OHIO SCHOLARS DAY

Learn more about Ohio University. The day includes a tour of campus and an overview of

academic programs and scholarship opportunities at Ohio University. It is open to selected

high academic caliber students.

Registration is required. Contact Kay Rhyan

OHIO Scholars Day (High School Juniors) Thursday, May 15, 2008

ONLINE COLLEGE COURSES

Get a jump on college, fill a necessary requirement, or just try something different!

West Virginia's Marshall University offers online college courses with college credit to

students while they are still in high school. Visit their website to learn more.

http://www.marshall.edu/occhs

SCIENCE & BUSINESS COMPETITIONS

FIRST Robotics

FIRST was founded in 1989 by Dand Damen, inventor of the Segway Human Trasporter. FIRST operates the FIRST Robotics Competition in which teams of high school students, sponsored and assisted by local companies and volunteers, design, assemble, and test a robot capable of performing a specified task in copetition with other teams.

www.usfirst.org

Let’s Get Real

An academic competition and an opportunity for teams of students to gain experience working on real business challenges. Corporate sponsors supply real challenges for which teams submit solutions in business format. Ideal for students who are considering a career in business.

www.lgreal.org/indes.shtml

Please be advised, if you are considering participating in one of the highly competitive competitions below, it is highly recommended that you consider pursuing a mentorship with a professional working in a science related field at least a year in advance. Students participating in these competitions generally have experience conducting research prior to entering these prestigious competitions.

Intel Science Talent Search

America’s oldest and most highly regarded pre-college science contest. Open to high school seniors.

www.sciserv.org/sts/

Sanofi-Aventis International BioGENEius Challenge

An annual competition for high school students that recognizes outstanding research in biotechnology. Each year, regional winners from the U.S. and Canada are invited to compete in the international competition, held in conjunction with the BIO Annual International Convention, and present their projects to a panel of judges comprised of the leading scientists and educators in the biotechnology field. Winners receive cash awards and display their projects for convention participants.

www.biotechinstitute.org/programs/biogeneius_challenge.html

Siemens Westinghouse Competition

This competition recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research.

www.siemens-foundation.org/

STUDENT WRITING CONTESTS

HIGH SCHOOL

A Celebration of Young Poets: www.poeticpower.com

The Concord Review: www.tcr.org

Gannon University Tri-State High School Poetry Contest: email moore001@gannon.edu