I found this article to be especially interesting because it is about middle-schoolers and their accomplishments in science. It talks about the Broadcom MASTERS which stands for Math, Applied Science, Technology, and Engineering for Rising Stars. This program is designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who are inspired in the sciences.
The winner of the MASTERS, 14-year-old Daniel Feeny, decided to study the waves on the beach in Pescadero, California. His research consisted of making a rig of springs and balls in a homemade tide pool to demonstrate the force of waves and their relationship with marine life close to the shore. Second place was awarded to 14-year-old Benjamin Hylak who built and programmed a robot that can be operated over the Internet for those who don't live close to their relatives and loved ones. I-Chun Lin, also 14, was awarded third place in the competition for studying solar cells, coated in organic dye, testing their efficiency with dyes from blackberries and raspberries.
I've stated before that I am not that completely interested in science or am very good at understanding all that's involved in the wide world of science. This competition involving these middle schoolers, however, has made me realize how science can not only be practical but extremely fun! I think that you'll be as impressed as I was with these young scientists. You can read more about the Broadcom MASTERS and about the different winners here, if you're interested. I also found that there is a Kids' Science Challenge for 3rd-6th grade children who must submit a problem for a scientist or an engineer to solve-you can read up on that here.
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