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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 19 May 2008 SUBJECT: Good Hope Presents at the Intel International Science Fair
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair brings together the top science and engineering students from around the world each May. This year there were over 1,500 finalists competing for prizes and scholarships awarded by special interest groups, colleges, and the government, as well as for the grand awards that went to the top students in each category. The Good Hope students who went to Atlanta were inspired by the International Fair and have brought their enthusiasm back to school. “Each year The Good Hope School Science Fair gets better, with more original projects and better strategies for problem solving,” said Jane Coles, GHS science teacher. “From going to meetings at the engineering fair, I feel pretty confident in saying that our students are on par with science students from other regions. Our next big step is aligning more students with the resources we have available on island, so that the students can carry their research farther.” Middle School science teacher Amanda Sackey also traveled to Atlanta with the group. She attended many workshops that will help her bring more inquiry into her classroom. This was senior Leah Guthrie's fourth trip to the Intel ISEF. She went to Phoenix, Arizona, as a freshman observer, and then went on to be a finalist for the next three years after winning the Good Hope Science Fair. Leah's project was based on factors that inhibit viruses from entering cells. During her summer work with the National Institute of Health, she found that a combination of chemicals could prevent viruses, such as HIV, from entering cells. Sophomore Ashlee Douglas attended the ISEF last year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and returned to school determined to place high enough to compete at the international fair this year. “The best part of the trip was being able to be a finalist and talk to the judges about my project. I have a lot of ideas for how to make my project better for next year.” Douglas' project focused on converting the kinetic energy in the waves of the ocean into energy that could be used by houses and industries on the island. Observers Lauren Lewis, Kristian Fennessy, Victoria Holmes, and Carlos Matos enjoyed seeing a science competition at such a high level and came back with big ideas for next year. All of the participants were invited to an opening ceremony where key note speaker Phillipe Coustou, grandson of Oceanographer Jacque Coustou, spoke about preserving the earth's ocean resources. The host city opened up the Atlanta Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the world, and The World of Coke to all Intel ISEF participants. “It was amazing seeing a whale shark up close!” said Matos. In addition to the events sponsored by the host city, students cited being able to talk with students from all over the world as one of the best parts of the trip.
Good Hope School Students at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Atlanta, Georgia with statue of Andrew Young, a civil rights leader in the 50s and 60s. Leah Guthrie '08 and Ashlee Douglas '10 were finalists competing in the ISEF. Also pictured are (standing)Victoria Holmes '10, and kneeling, Lauren Lewis ‘09, Kristian Fennessy '10, and Carlos Matos, Jr. '11.
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