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Student Science Symposium
This year, for the first time, GLOBE students participated in the 16th GLOBE Annual Partner Meeting. The first GLOBE Student Science Symposium showcased 12 student
The Student Science Symposium provides an opportunity for educational professionals in the GLOBE community to learn how students around the world are applying the knowledge and skills acquired through GLOBE to environmental issues in their own backyards. It also provides students with a choice opportunity to share their research projects with the diverse and accomplished group of teachers, partners and scientists who attend the Meeting.
Congratulations to all who entered. While special recognition goes to the students and teachers below, you may view photos from the symposium on our Facebook page by clicking here.
First Prize: Climate change influencing the number of Aedes larvae and the number of students infected with dengue virus at Triamudom Suksa School
Students: Ms. Pimsiri Srivarangkul and Mr. Pongthip Srivarangkul
Teacher: Mrs. Thip-arpa Srivarangkul
School: Triamudom Suksa School
Bangkok, Thailand
Second Prize: Climate change correlation with Malaria case
Student: Ms. Kaitlin Stessney
Teacher: Mr. Steve Frantz
School: Roswell-Kent Middle School
Akron, Ohio, USA
Third Prize: Was the lack of snow in the 2011-2012 winter in Norwalk, Ohio caused by climate change?
Students: Ms. Sydney Hughes, Ms. Olivia Schaffer
Teacher: Mrs. Marcy Burns
School: Main Street School
Norwalk, Ohio, USA
The presence of students was a very welcome addition the 2012 Annual Meeting and is sure to be expanded in Partner Meetings to come. It's not too early to start thinking about next year.
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