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AGENDA ALABAMA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
FALL 2012 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
WEDNESDAY, February 22, 2012, Kellogg Conference Center 7:00 PM Room A
A. Call to order and approval of minutes of the Fall 2011 Executive Committee Meeting [Minutes on the Academy website] ............................................................................................................................. pg 3
B. Officer Reports ................................................................................................................................... pg 4
1. Board of Trustees Ken Marion 2. President Mickie Powell 3. President -Elect Ronald Hunsinger 4. Second Vice President Emanuel Waddell 5. Secretary Janie Gregg 6. Treasurer Bettina Riley 7. Journal Editor Safaa Al-Hamdani 8. Counselor to AJAS Catherine Shields 9. Science Fair Coordinator Virginia Vilardi 10. Science Olympiad Coordinator Jane Nall 11. Counselor to AAAS Steve Watts 12. Section Officers
I. Biological Sciences Ketia Shumaker
II. Chemistry Emanuel Waddell III. Physics & Mathematics Manmohan Aggarwal IV. Engineering & Computer Science Qichao Liu V. Social Sciences Richard Hudiburg
VI. Anthropology Harry Holstein VII. Science Education Janet Gaston
VIII. Industry, Environmental, and Earth Science Janie Gregg IX. Health Sciences Vacant X. Bioethics & History/Philosophy of Science James Bradley
13. Executive Officer Larry Krannich
C. Committee Reports .................................................................................................................................. pg 19 1. Local Arrangements Prakash Sharma 2. Finance Ken Marion 3. Membership Vacant 4. Research Brian Burnes 5. Long-Range Planning Adrian Ludwick 6. Auditing, Senior Academy Robert Angus 7. Auditing, Junior Academy Catherine Shields 8. Editorial Board & Associate Journal Editors Thane Wibbels 9. Place and Date of Meeting Jimmy Triplett 10. Public Relations Vacant 11. Archives Troy Best 12. Science and Public Policy Scott Brande 13. Gardner Award and AAS Fellows Prakash Sharma 14. Carmichael Award Richard Hudiburg 15. Resolutions Ketia Shumaker 16. Nominating Committee Emanuel Waddell 17. Mason Scholarship Mike Moeller 18. Gorgas Scholarship Program Ellen Buckner 19. Electronic Media Brian Toone 20. Development Larry Krannich D. Old Business ........................................................................................................................................... pg 41 E. New Business .......................................................................................................................................... pg 41 F. Adjournment ............................................................................................................................................ pg 41
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A 1. Call to Order 2. Review/approval of minutes of the Fall 2011 Executive Committee Meeting
MINUTES OF THE
ALABAMA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FALL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Samford University, SATURDAY, October 8, 2011,
William Self Propst Hall, Room 033 beginning at 8:00 AM
See http://www.alabamaacademyofscience.org/Executive%20Committee%20Minutes%20Fall
%202011.pdf
Action Items Update Fall 2011 Executive Committee Meeting
Report Action Item Action Taken Person Responsible Due Date B1 Establish an Ad Hoc committee to work with the AJAS
and the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) to address the long term issues identified by the ad hoc task force. See President’s report.
Approved Exec. Comm. Done
B5 Send dues renewal notices to members using last year’s membership list
Recommended Janie Gregg Done
B7 Continue printing of the Journal at JSU and posting the PDF file on the website
Approved Safaa Al-Hamdani Done
B7 List journal reviewers as a one year aggregate on the Journal homepage.
Approved Safaa Al-Hamdani In Progress
C1 Local Arrangements recommendations for 2012 annual meeting
Approved Exec. Comm. Done
C4 Research committee establish guidelines for Travel Awards and post on the website: no travel awards for registration fees; host institution students can only receive a $15 voucher for registration
Recommended Brian Burnes Done
C5 Activate the Development Committee and appoint two at-large Academy members.
Approved President Not Done
C9 Identify a host for the 90th annual meeting in 2013 Recommended Exec. Comm. Done C11 Obtain copies of committee reports, minutes of Executive
Committee meetings and forward to Archives Exec. Dir. In Progress
C18 A $2,500 allocation from the JAS budget to match the Gorgas contribution for the Gorgas-AJAS Teacher Fellow position.
Approved Exec. Comm. AJAS funded this
E Proposed UAB Honors Students project to elevate the stature of and obtained funding for the annual AAS paper/poster competition
Approved Exec. Comm. Done
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B. Officer Reports
B-1 Board of Trustees Report
No report received.
B-2
President’s Report I met with the state director for AMSTI, Mr. Steve Ricks, and his staff in November. The AAS/AJAS is now an official affiliate of the AMSTI program thanks to Dr. Mark Jones. As an AMSTI affiliate it is important that the AAS/AJAS provide support to the AMSTI teacher network. Several senior academy members have already stepped forward to serve as a resource for high school teachers and their students that are interested in participating in the science fairs. Dr. Jones has been working on a resource webpage that will provide a central location for teachers to obtain general information as well as links to additional resources on the state science fair and the Gorgas Scholarship Competition. Although Steve Ricks was unable to attend our meeting this year, AMSTI was represented by Dr. Sandy Ledwell. An invitation was extended to all of the AMSTI regional directors and Dr. Shields graciously provided travel funds for them to attend this year’s meeting. I hope this interaction will continue to grow and we will see an invigorated state science fair program and increased participation in the Gorgas Scholarship Competition. I have truly enjoyed working with so many enthusiastic AAS/AJAS members this year. Thank you to everyone for making this a great year. Respectfully Submitted, Mickie Powell President AAS
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B-3
Report of the President-Elect I have concentrated my efforts this winter on securing possible locations for up-coming annual meetings. As a result, I recommend that the 2013 Annual Meeting Site be Samford University and that the 2014 Annual Meeting be hosted by Auburn University. These locations are subject to the approval of the Place and Date of Meeting Committee. I am still working with Executive Director Krannich, along with the Place and Date of Meeting Committee, to arrange for the 2015 meeting. I want to also express my appreciation to President Mickie Powell for her work this year. Respectfully Submitted, Ronald N. Hunsinger
B-4
Second Vice President Report No report received.
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B-5 Secretary Report
See minutes of Fall Executive meeting, A-2.
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B-6
Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s Report for the period 10/1/2011 through 2/10/2012 is found on the next page. Respectfully submitted, Bettina Riley Treasurer
354.20$ Category 10/1/2010‐ 2/10/2011 10/1/2011‐ 2/10/2012 Amount Difference
INCOMEAnnual Meeting Income 3,618.83$ ‐$ (3,618.83)$ Gale Group Royalty 103.49$ 82.06$ (21.43)$ JAAS Subscriptions 400.00$ ‐$ (400.00)$ JAAS Support 1,000.00$ ‐$ (1,000.00)$ Membership Dues 285.00$ 160.00$ (125.00)$ Publication Income ‐$ Science Fair ‐$ Transfer to Checking from Savings ‐$ 4,200.00$ 4,200.00$ TOTAL INCOME 5,407.32$ 4,442.06$ (965.26)$
EXPENSESCarmichael Award 75.00$ ‐$ (75.00)$ Honorarium 2,500.00$ 2,000.00$ (500.00)$ JAAS Honorarium 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ ‐$ JAAS Mailing 231.37$ 850.72$ 619.35$ JAAS Printing 2,692.90$ ‐$ (2,692.90)$ PaperPoster Award ‐$ 50.00$ 50.00$ Prof and Legal Fees ‐$ 850.00$ 850.00$ Research Grant ‐$ 800.00$ 800.00$ Travel Award ‐$ 80.00$ 80.00$
TOTAL EXPENSES 6,499.27$ 5,630.72$ (868.55)$
OVERALL TOTAL (1,091.95)$ (1,188.66)$ (96.71)$
9,541.35$
ACTIVITYInterest Inc ‐$ 0.77$ 0.77$ JAAS Subscriptions ‐$ 300.00$ 300.00$ JAAS Support ‐$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ Other Income (Business) ‐$ 7,940.43$ 7,940.43$ Transfer From Savings to Checking ‐$ (4,200.00)$ (4,200.00)$ TOTAL INCOME ‐$ 10,741.20$ 10,741.20$
(1,091.95)$ 9,552.54$ 10,644.49$
7,553.46$
10,554.92$
14,886.08$
6,545.98$
49,435.99$
GORGAS CHECKING ACCOUNT Current Balance:
TOTAL ALL ACCOUNTS
CHECKING AND SAVINGS OVERALL TOTAL
CD 1 Current Balance:
CD 2 Current Balance:
JAS CHECKING ACCOUNT Current Balance:
SAVINGS ACCOUNT Current Balance:
TREASURER'S REPORTALL ACADEMY ACCOUNTS
10/1/2011 through 2/10/2012 (Cash Basis)
CHECKING ACCOUNT Current Balance:
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B-7
Journal Editor Report The following has been accomplished since the last meeting:
• The Alabama Academy of Science Journal Vol. 82. No 2 has been successfully released. In both formats, electronically and hard copy.
• The Alabama Academy of Science Journal Vol. 82. No 3 and 4 should be released within the next two months.
• I would like to bring to the attention to the members of the academy to become more active in submitting papers to the journal and volunteering to review manuscripts.
• I have met with Stephen Wallace, the Executive Sales Representative for Cengage Learning - Brooks/Cole Pub. and he informed me that they are willing to continue to advertise in the journal.
Respectively submitted Safaa Al-Hamdani
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B-8
Counselor to Alabama Junior Academy of Science Report Plans are in full swing for regional and state Paper Reading competitions. Dr. Mark Jones has set up on-line registration for the state meeting which should streamline a previously very cumbersome process.
An initial installment on the grant from the Junior Sciences and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) in the amount of 9600 grant has been received and deposited in the AJAS account. 2500 to support the AJAS Fellow position was disbursed to Dr. Ellen Buckner prior to receipt of these monies.
Dr. Mickie Powell and Dr. Ron Hunsinger traveled to Montgomery to meet with Steve Ricks, AMSTI Director, about a partnership between AMSTI and AJAS. The purpose of the partnership is to spread the news about opportunities available to participate in Paper Reading and Gorgas. AMSTI specialists are in touch with teachers throughout the state, so this partnership gets to the teachers we are trying to reach. Steve is enthusiastic about the partnership and has shared the opportunity with AMSTI specialists. AJAS has agreed to pay for the banquet and Friday lunch as well as a hotel room for Thursday night for the meeting in Tuskegee for a representative from each of the eleven AMSTI centers. So far, two specialists have indicated they will attend the state meeting. Dr. Sandy Ledwell, EdD, AMSTI Science Administrator will be the speaker at the Friday lunch, February 24, 2012. Rochelle Biffle, AMSTI Chemistry Specialist for Athens State, will also attend the meeting.
In a phone meeting of the AAS, we agreed that the AJAS regions will now be the same as the AMSTI regions in the hope that this will facilitate our partnership with AMSTI and our ability to interact more effectively with teachers. Mechanisms to make a smooth transition from our current categories (biology, physical science, math, engineering, humanities) to a closer alignment with national presentation categories (environmental, engineering, physical science, chemistry, life science, medicine and health, behavioral and social sciences, math and computer science) are under consideration.
All Alabama Academy of Science (AAS) members have been asked to attend their regional Science Fairs and talk with students and teachers about participating in both Paper Reading and Gorgas. Fliers have been sent to AAS members, who have been encouraged to print them on bright paper and distribute them at regional science fairs. Most regional fairs will be held in March with the state fair to follow.
We are looking forward to the national JSHS meeting May 2-6, 2012 in Bethesda, Maryland. This will be the fiftieth anniversary of JSHS so it promises to be a stellar meeting. We hope to identify two outstanding projects for presentation at the meeting along with one third place winner to present a poster.
Respectfully submitted, Catherine Shields Interim State Counselor
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B-9 Science Fair Coordinator Report
The schedule of Regional and State Science Fairs in Alabama is given in the 2012 AAS Annual Meeting program booklet. The 2012 International Science and Engineer Fair takes place in Pittsburgh, PA. The Alabama INTEL/ISEF 2012 competitors will be leaving from, Birmingham May 13th . All competitors will return home on May 18th. While in Pittsburgh, PA they will be staying at the Westin Convention Center, 1000 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Estimated cost per finalist will be as follows: Travel $550 Hotel: $500 Miscellaneous expenses: $70.00 (State winner T-shirt, snacks for day of judging etc.) Total $1120
Fair cost would be: 1 Student@ $1120 per student =$1120 2 Students@ $1120 per student =$2240 4 Students @ $1120 per student =$4480
Meals/expenses: $200.00 (recommended) This should be given directly to the finalist-but not too early so that they have the money with them.
Meals + Total = $1120 + 200 = $1320 Checks get sent to the Alabama Academy of Science as early as possible. This year all checks must be received by the state fair 04/9/2012 and should be sent to
Alabama Academy of Science Treasurer Bettina Riley 5008 8th Terrace South, Birmingham, AL 35212-4110 E-mail: [email protected]
This is so that plane reservations can be made in a timely manner for the students. Please label the checks as your fair’s payment for Intel/ISEF 2012. As State Coordinator I pay for all expenses on my personal credit card and then the Academy reimburses me. If a fair delays payment I run up interest on my credit card. If a signed contract etc. is needed, please do this before the state fair. Costs are lower this year but if fuel prices continue to climb the airline tickets may do the same. I will do an updated cost sheet in April if necessary. . Respectfully submitted, Virginia Vilardi Alabama Academy of Science Intel/ISEF Coordinator
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B-10 Alabama Science Olympiad Report
Tournaments are in full swing, with three taking place February 18th. Nationals this year will be close, University of Central Florida. As for A2, the little Olympians, we had over 60 teams registered this year. Tournaments included University of West Alabama, Auburn University and Jacksonville High School. Still need a host for an A2 tournament in the Birmingham area. The current hosts are at their max. If we can keep the present folks hosting tournaments (three A2 tournaments, four B tournaments, and four C tournaments) and add a few more, Alabama Science Olympiad numbers could rebound in participation. In addition to the current regional hosts (UWA, AU, JHS, UAB, UAH, UA, and SHC), I am very appreciative of directors and event supervisors at Huntingdon College as they have agreed to host both B and C State March 10, 2012. Currently, the ALSO Board is considering to change the policies for qualifying regional winners for state tournaments to by “school” rather than by “teams.” Over the last fifteen years, several schools have developed power-house multiple teams, which is a good thing! But, the smaller schools with one team have dropped out of the Science Olympiad program feeling they did not have a chance. Since the primary objective is to get as many students as possible to enjoy the thrill of doing science, the Board is proposing a policy for qualifying by school rather than by team. If passed, this will be in place beginning the spring of 2013. To see the policy for consideration, please go to http://aso.jsu.edu/statequal.html Please consider showcasing your campus, staff and students, and the science department by hosting a tournament! As always, thank you for your support of Alabama Science Olympiad.
ALABAMA SCIENCE OLYMPIAD 2011-2012
Division A2 Grades 3-6 Olympiad Tournaments
University of West Alabama, Tuesday, Oct 18. Janis Beard, Univ. of West Alabama, Station 7, Livingston, AL 35470.
Jacksonville High School. February 18. David Peters, 1000 George Douthit Drive SW, Jacksonville, AL 36265. (256) 435-4177, www.esoatjhs.org
Auburn University, March 31. Greg Harris & Terry Tidwell, Department of Mathematics, 218 Parker Hall, Auburn, AL 36830 [email protected] or [email protected]
Division B Grades 6-9 Olympiad Tournaments
Spring Hill College, March 3. Carolyn R. Simmons, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Spring Hill College, 4000 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36608 [email protected]
Auburn University, February 25. Steve Stuckwisch, Department of Geology, 108 Tichenor Hall, Auburn University, AL 36830. (251) 844-6575 [email protected]; http://www.auburn.edu/~stuckse/ScienceOlympiad/
University of Alabama in Huntsville, February 18. Mrs. Vanessa Colebaugh, 5019
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Willow Creek Drive, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763. (256) 922-5747 [email protected], http://www.uah.edu/sciolympiad/index.php
University of Alabama. February 18. Luoheng Han, Ph.D., Associate Dean and Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Alabama, Box 870268, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0268, Phone: 205.348.7007, Fax: 205.348.0272. www.as.ua.edu
Division C Grades 9-12 Olympiad Tournaments
Spring Hill College. March 3. Carolyn R. Simmons, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Spring Hill College, 4000 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36608 [email protected]
University of Alabama at Birmingham. February 18. Miss Charlotte Kent, Box 210, Blount Hall, 1001 14th St. S. Birmingham, AL 35205. [email protected]
University of Alabama in Huntsville. February 18. Mrs. Vanessa Colebaugh, 5019 Willow Creek Drive, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763. (256) 922-5747 [email protected], http://www.uah.edu/sciolympiad/index.php
University of Alabama. February 18. Luoheng Han, Associate Dean and Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Alabama, Box 870268, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0268, Phone: 205.348.7007, Fax: 205.348.0272. www.as.ua.edu Becky Snow [email protected]
State Science Olympiad Tournaments
Huntingdon College. State B and C. March 10, 2012. Sidney Stubbs, Assoc. Vice President for Institutional Assessment and Compliance and Professor of Mathematics [email protected] and Jim Daniels, Assoc. Prof. of Biology, [email protected] , 1500 E Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL 36106 (334) 833-4430
2012 Science Olympiad National Tournament. May 18-19, 2011, University of Central Florida. Respectfully submitted, Jane Nall, State Director
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Counselor to AAAS Report No report received.
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B. 12. Section Officers
B-12, I
Biological Sciences Section Report The numbers for the 2012 AAS meeting at Tuskegee University are as follows: A total of 52 presentations were submitted, which includes 30 talks and 22 posters . 13 students entered the competition for best talk, while 7 different students entered the competition for best poster. There were nine travel award grant applications submitted. There was one talk submitted for the Science Education Section and this paper was included in the Biological Science Section. Respectfully submitted, Ketia Shumaker
B-12, II
Chemistry Section Report No report received.
B-12, III
Physics and Mathematics Section Report I am pleased to report that total thirty one presenters (eighteen oral and thirteen poster presentations) have submitted their research work for presentation in Physics and Mathematics Section, this year. Ten oral presentations and eight poster presentations has been entered for student award competition. Respectfully submitted, Manmohan Aggarwal
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B-12, IV
Engineering and Computer Science Section Report We are pleased to have received 12 paper submissions and 3 poster submissions from a broad range of topics for our 2012 Section meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Qichao Liu
B-12, V
Social Sciences Section Report There are ten papers and two posters scheduled for presentation in Section V – Social Sciences for the 89th annual meeting of the Alabama Academy of Science. A vice-chair of the section was elected at the 2011 meeting: Bryan Kennedy from Athens State University. Respectfully submitted, Richard A. Hudiburg, Chair
B-12, VI
Anthropology Section Report No report received.
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B-12, VII
Science Education Section Report Section VII Science Education joined Section I- Biological Sciences, Session III Friday Morning, for the one Science Education paper being presented.
Evaluation of a student response system in introductory biology classes. James R. Rayburn, Jacksonville State University.
No Science Education Posters were submitted. Respectfully submitted, Janet Gaston, Chair
B-12, VIII
Industry, Environmental, and Earth Science Section Report
No report received.
B-12, IX
Health Sciences Section Report No report received.
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B-12, X
Bioethics & History,/Philosophy of Science Section Report Section X is in good shape with 11 papers from three universities submitted for the 2012 meeting, more than for any previous meeting. I have taken over the chairmanship for the Section from Lewis (Bud) Barker who became chair in 2011 and plan to serve out the remainder of his term. Respectfully submitted, James T. Bradley, Chair
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B-13
Executive Director Report Since the last Executive Committee Meeting, my activities have focused on the following:
1. Coordinated with Brian Toone to have on-line submission of paper/poster titles and abstracts and executive committee reports for the annual meeting.
2. Worked with the President, Vice President and 2nd Vice President to update all committee appointments.
3. Worked with UAB Science and Technology Honors Program students for additional support and recognition of the paper/poster competition winners.
4. Worked with section chairs and the local arrangements chair in the development of the program and program booklet for the 89th annual meeting of the Academy.
5. Forwarded a draft version of the program booklet to all presenters to check for accuracy of paper/poster listings.
6. Worked with presenters and the local arrangement chair in making changes to the program booklet.
7. Forwarded the final version of the program booklet to Brian Toone for posting on the web on February 15, 2012 and forwarded the program to the local arrangements chair for printing.
8. Sent e-mails to all paper/poster presenters thanking them for their participation and notifying them of poster guidelines and the posting of the program on the web site.
9. Designed certificates for all Section paper/poster competition 10. Prepared the banquet program. 11. Developed a doodle.com site for intended participation in the Executive Committee dinner and
meeting. 12. Prepared the committee chair report compilation and action items for posting and availability at
the Spring Executive Committee meeting. 13. Filed IRS Form 1023 for reinstatement of the Academy’s 501(c)3 status. 14. Solicited funds from colleges and universities for Journal support. 15. Initiated procedure to send acknowledgement email and membership certificate to each new
member and individual renewing a membership. Respectfully submitted, Larry K. Krannich Executive Director
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C. Committee Reports
C-1 Local Arrangements Committee Report
No report received.
C-2 Finance Committee Report
The assets of the Academy as reported at the Fall Executive Committee meetings and Annual
Spring meetings since 2001
PERIOD
ASSETS AT END OF PERIOD CHANGE PERIOD
ASSETS AT END OF PERIOD CHANGE
1/1-10/12/2001 71,763 1/1-12/31/2001 75,813 1/1-10/12/2002 72,197 434 1/1-12/31/2002 72,813 -3,0001/1-10/12/2003 71,403 -794 1/1-12/31/2003 74,800 1,9871/1-10/26/2004 74,265 2,862 1/1-12/31/2004 74,610 -1901/1-10/26/2005 63,906 -10,359 1/1-12/31/2005 65,561 -9,0491/1-10/26/2006 62,162 -1,744 1/1-12/31/2006 67,555 1,9941/1-10/31/2007 34,004 -28,158 1/1-12/31/2007 36,435 -31,1201/1-10/10/2008 25,619 -8,385 1/1-3/13/2009 28,989 -7,4461/1-10/14/2009 26,937 1,318 1/1-3/23/2010 26,814 -2,1751/1-10/1/2010 22,144 -4,793 1/1-2/14/2011 24,865 -1,9491/1-10/1/2011 21,668* -476 1/1-2/10/2012 28,004* 3,139
Our finances appear to have stabilized, but are not overly robust. In view of this and potential future needs to additionally support the AJAS, the Academy needs to maintain realistic budgets to reflect this and should be ready to consider steps (i.e., dues increase, increased meeting registration fees, etc.) to augment revenue in the near future, as needed. Respectfully submitted Ken Marion Chair, Finance Committee *Does not include the Gorgas checking account (6,545.98) and the AJAS checking account (14,886.08) balances. These accounts have not been included in the table above during previous years; thus, for comparative purposes, they were not included this year.
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C-3 Membership Committee Report
No report received.
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C-4
Committee on Research Report
The Research Committee has reviewed all travel award and research grant requests and recommends the following awards:
Travel Awards
Contact email Presenting Author Institution Title Section Submission ID
Award
[email protected] Tinker,Joel J Covenant Christian Academy, Huntsville, AL 35803
Engineering an Affordable Electric Vehicle: Conversion and Range Optimization
Gorgas Competition
1252 ineligible - In Gorgas
[email protected] Goli,Rakesh Ram University of Alabama at Birmingham
Exploring the Antibacterial and Anticancer Effects of a Novel Antarctic Bacterial Pigment
Gorgas Competition
1251 ineligible - In Gorgas
[email protected] Larsen,Andrea Auburn University Effects of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on the bacterial communities of the Gulf killifish (Fundulus grandis)
SECTION I - Biological Sciences
1094 $35.00
[email protected] Grace,Dantria The University of West Alabama; Pennsylvania State University
Ozone Stress Response in Northern Red Oak
SECTION I - Biological Sciences
1089 $35.00
[email protected] Niraula,Bijay B. Troy University Life History Study and Morphological Comparison of Primary Burrowing Crayfish Cambarus
SECTION I - Biological Sciences
1154 $35.00
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(Lacunicambarus) diogenes and C. (Tubericambarus) sp. Ͼ‘Bï¾’ in Troy, AL.
[email protected] Reategui-Zirena,Evelyn Gabriela
Troy University Growth rates and age estimations of Pleurobema strodeanum and Fusconaia burkei, species proposed to be listed under the Endangered Species Act
SECTION I - Biological Sciences
1143 $35.00
[email protected] Roberge,Taylor M University of Alabama at Birmingham; University of Alabama at Birmingham; University of Alabama at Birmingham; University of Alabama at Birmingham; University of South Alabama
Evaluating the Home Range of Diamondback Terrapins Nesting at Cedar Point Marsh, Alabama
SECTION I - Biological Sciences
1165 $35.00
[email protected] Bieser,Kayla L University of Alabama, Birmingham
The influence of a methylation inhibitor on gonadal gene expression during the thermosensitive period in a turtle with temperature-dependent sex determination.
SECTION I - Biological Sciences
1167 $35.00
[email protected] Heflin,Laura E University of Alabama, Birmingham
The effect of stocking density on growth and morphology in juvenile Lytechinus variegatus
SECTION I - Biological Sciences
1113 $35.00
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[email protected] Lin,Helen H University of Alabama, Birmingham
Novel Functions for Conserved Regions of Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factor GBF1
SECTION I - Biological Sciences
1245 $35.00
[email protected] Grayson,Tara K University of West Alabama
Commensal bacteria on the eyes of college student contact wearers.
SECTION I - Biological Sciences
1127 $35.00
[email protected] MAZUMDER,APU
Department of Chemistry, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088.
Synthesis of Antimicrobial Metal Nanoparticles via Dendrimer Templating
SECTION II - Chemistry
1129 ineligible - no travel required
[email protected] Fike,Keyton P Jacksonville State University
Heavy Metal Mobilization in Sludge Amended Soils of North East Alabama
SECTION II - Chemistry
1171 $35.00
[email protected] Cagle,Ethan C University of North Alabama
Progress Toward the Synthesis of N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes
SECTION II - Chemistry
1201 $35.00
[email protected] Smith,Stephen A University of North Alabama
Synthesis of Pyridine-2,6-dicarbonyl Based Dendrimers with Cleavable Terminal Groups
SECTION II - Chemistry
1168 $35.00
[email protected] Williams,Corey W University of North Alabama
Studies Toward a Convergent Total Synthesis of Motualevic Acids A-E Featuring an Olefin Cross-Metathesis
SECTION II - Chemistry
1202 $35.00
[email protected] Riley,Zachary University of West Alabama
Extraction from Zanthoxylum clava-herculis Bark
SECTION II - Chemistry
1183 $35.00
[email protected] Surabhi,Raja Alabama A & M University,Normal,AL
Design and Fabrication of Visual basic based Automatic diameter control Czochralski crystal growth system
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1209 $35.00
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[email protected] Chilvery,A K Alabama A&M University
An Investigation on Cost-Effective Fabrication of Organic Solar Cells
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1109 $35.00
[email protected] Chilvery,A K Alabama A&M University
Electronic Transport Properties of Nano-composites
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1110 ineligible - multiple entry
[email protected] Chilvery,A K Alabama A&M University
The Optical and Electrical Properties of PEDOT:PSS / MWCNT Composites for Photovoltaic Devices
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1111 ineligible - multiple entry
[email protected] Chilvery,Ashwith K
Alabama A&M University
Simulation for prediction of Energy Evaluation from Solar Panels
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1200 ineligible - multiple entry
[email protected] Stephens,Jason M Alabama A&M University
The Characteristics of Nanoparticles-based Chemical Sensors
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1112 $35.00
[email protected] Thomas,Mychal Alabama A&M University
Response Characteristics and Modeling for a Chemical Sensor
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1123 $35.00
[email protected] Payton,Charles Alabama Agricultural and Mechnical University, Huntsville, Alabama
Manufacture of Glassy Polymeric Carbon Tubes Using a Resin Spray Process
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1206 $35.00
[email protected] Ely,Sammie Department of Physics, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee
Physico-chemical characteristics of soil and liquid samples collected from gulf of mexico and deep-horizon oil-spill site
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1073 ineligible - no travel required
[email protected] Ely,Sammie Department of Physics, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
Physico-chemical characteristics of soil and liquid samples collected from gulf of mexico and deep-
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1088 ineligible - no travel required
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horizon oil-spill site [email protected] Moore,Bria M Department of
Physics, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088
Nanomaterialsï¾’ synthesis and characterization for bio-medical applications
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1117 ineligible - no travel required
[email protected] Wilson,Jeremiah F Department of Physics, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088
Oxidation of organic contaminants via uv-vis phtoocatalysis
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1116 ineligible - no travel required
[email protected] Kinnebrew,Amber Physics Department, Tuskegee Univeristy
Plasma annealing treatments for the 4H-sic/sio2 interface
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1243 ineligible - no travel required
[email protected] Kinnebrew,Amber C
Tuskegee University , Tuskegee Al
Plasma Annealing Treatments for the 4H-sic/sio2 Interface
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1122 ineligible - no travel required
[email protected] King,Jonathan L. University of North Alabama
Square-well confining pseudo-potential in A@C60 problems: does discontinuity matter?
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1232 $35.00
[email protected] Oglesby,Joshua C. University of North Alabama
Determining triplet-decay lifetimes of fluorescent dyes under lasing
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1231 $35.00
[email protected] Garber,Taylor C University of North Alabama, Florence
"An Investigation of GALEX Sources Involving All Old Open Clusters"
SECTION III - Physics and Mathematics
1217 $35.00
[email protected] James,Samuel Allen
Alabama A&M University
A Comparison of the Finite Difference and Finite Element Method in the heat Equation
SECTION IV - Engineering and Computer Science
1212 $35.00
[email protected] Peebles,Alxavier F Alabama A&M University, Normal
Hologram Computer Using an FPGA
SECTION IV - Engineering and Computer Science
1180 $35.00
[email protected] Yama,Nithin Alabama A&M University; Alabama A&M University
A Model Driven Engineering Approach to The Maze Robot
SECTION IV - Engineering and Computer
1087 $35.00
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Design Science [email protected] Jones,Lorenzo Alabama A&M
University; Alabama A&M University; Alabama A&M University
UML Based Design of Object Detection Robot
SECTION IV - Engineering and Computer Science
1086 $35.00
[email protected] Layne,Andre Alabama A&M University; Alabama A&M University; Alabama A&M University
Model Based Design of the Claw Car Robot
SECTION IV - Engineering and Computer Science
1085 $35.00
[email protected] Liu,Qichao University of Alabama at Birmingham; University of Maribor; University of North Texas
Model Evolution in Agile Software Development
SECTION IV - Engineering and Computer Science
1146 $35.00
[email protected] Ahmed,Amiya A. University of Alabama, Birmingham; VA Medical Center, Birmingham
Community-Dwelling Older Former Heavy (≥32 Pack-Year) Smokers are at Increased Risk for Incident Heart Failure Despite Prolonged (>15 Years) Abstinence
SECTION IX - Health Sciences
1247 $35.00
[email protected] Musick,Joseph Alexander
University of Alabama
The Necessity of Death SECTION V - Social Sciences
1149 $35.00
[email protected] White,Julia Alyssa Auburn University; Auburn University
Linear enamel hypoplasias at Newton Plantation, Barbados: A comparative study in Caribbean slave health
SECTION VI - Anthropology
1199 $35.00
[email protected] Eben,Moses A Alabama A & M University
Assessment of Agricultural Land Loss and Conservation Practices in Madison County, Alabama
SECTION VIII - Industry, Environmental, and Earth Science
1082 $35.00
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[email protected] Eben,Moses A Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL
Assessment of Agricultural Land Loss and Conservation Practices in Madison County, Alabama
SECTION VIII - Industry, Environmental, and Earth Science
1136 ineligible - multiple entry
[email protected] Zheng,Fengna Yvette
University of West Alabama
Human Resource Management in Global Environment
SECTION VIII - Industry, Environmental, and Earth Science
1230 $35.00
Total - Travel Awards 1,155.00
Research Awards
[email protected] Katie LeMay UWA Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Impacts on Macrofaunal Habitat Utilization in Salt Marsh Communities
$250.00
[email protected] Shara Blackwell Legg
UAB Assessment of Water and Aquatic Organisms Downstream of a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jefferson County, Alabama for the Presence and Biological Activity of Estrogenic Compounds
$250.00
[email protected] Julie G. Price UAB Photosynthetic gas exchange of three diverse southeastern green roof species in response to water deprivation and recovery
$250.00
[email protected] Samie Duane Ely III
Tuskegee Physio-chemical characterization studies of deepwater oil spill materials
$250.00
[email protected] Rachael Maulorico UWA Community structure of an Alabama salt marsh $250.00
Total - Research Awards $1,250.00
Total - Travel and Research Awards $2,405.00
Respectfully submitted, Brian Burnes, Chair Research Committee
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C-5
Long-Range Planning Committee Two recommendations were made by this committee at the fall 2011 Executive Committee meeting. In one, coordination of the Senior Academy with the Junior Academy, the Gorgas Competition, the Science Fairs and the Science Olympiad was recommended, as stated below.
A committee should be established that focuses on the role of the Academy as related to the Alabama Junior Academy of Science (AJAS), the Science Olympiad in Alabama, the Science Fairs in Alabama and the Gorgas competition. Concerns of this committee should include the financial status of each as related to the Academy, how to involve an increased number of teachers in these activities so as to strengthen each activity, how to publicize each activity and its relationship to the Academy, and what role the Academy can play so as to strengthen both financial needs and personnel needs of each activity.
This recommendation paralleled a committee led by Ellen Buckner that had been teleconferencing prior to the fall 2011 Executive Committee meeting. This committee continues to teleconference. Its members include the current AAS President, President-Elect, and Second Vice President, the AJAS Coordinator, the Gorgas Committee Co-Chairs, and the Chair of the AAS Board of Trustees. This committee certainly encompasses the spirit of the above Long Range Planning Committee recommendation. The accomplishments of this committee (to be reported elsewhere at the spring 2012 Executive Committee meeting) are exciting and impact AJAS and Gorgas. The Long Range Planning Committee would like to note that still to be included in this coordinated surge are the Science Fairs and Science Olympiad and their connection to the Senior Academy. This connection has been weak in recent years for the long-standing relationship of the Science Fairs and never fully developed for the Science Olympiad. The other recommendation from the Long Range Planning Committee at the fall 2011 Executive Committee meeting was to develop funding for the Mason Scholarship. We bring this recommendation to the table again (see below) for further discussion and development of an implementation plan.
The Academy should initiate fund raising for the Mason Scholarship. The Executive Committee should establish a committee to develop a mechanism for a successful and ongoing fund raising project. The goal should be an endowment fund sufficiently large to generate at least one Mason Scholarship on an annual basis. The use of PayPal, or something analogous to PayPal, is recommended (If PayPal is used, then it will need to be streamlined for donations.). A campaign reaching non-academy individuals, philanthropic organizations, industries, etc. will need to be organized. The fund raising committee will need to develop a realistic timetable for this fund raising activity.
Respectively submitted, Adriane Ludwick, Chair Anne Cusic Ken Marion Eugene Omasta
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C-6 Auditing, Senior Academy Committee Report
No report received.
C-7 Auditing, Junior Academy Committee Report
No report received.
C-8 Editorial Board & Associate Journal Editors Committee Report
No report received.
C-9 Place and Date of Meeting Committee Report
The places for the 2013 and 2014 meetings of the Academy have been determined and are as follows: 2013, Samford University 2014, Auburn University James Bradley, who is negotiating the agreement for the meeting in Auburn, will present the following proposal report to the Executive Committee:
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Alabama Academy of Science Annual Meeting March 2014
Proposal CONTACT NAME: Dr. Jim Bradley AVAILABLE DATES: March 12-14 Discounted group rate of $119(current rates for 2012 start at $139)
These negotiated rates are per room per night based on single or double occupancy, for deluxe plus applicable sales and occupancy tax (currently 13%). All rates include access to the Fitness Center, and Hotel Pool
MEETING ROOM:
The hotel will provide a meeting room to accommodate your General Session, 5 break-out rooms on Thursday and 6 break- out rooms on Friday, refreshment breaks, and meals. Estimated costs are below. We of course can create or make substitutions as needed to suite your groups needs. Breaks - $12-$15 Lunch –box lunch’s $15-20 per person, Buffett $25-30 Dinner- plated $30-$45
MEETING SPACE RENTAL: All Meeting Space estimated above totals $2500. This is
based on current 2012 pricing. (This would not include any AV) Group is welcomed to provide own AV equipment.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
1 Complimentary Guestroom for VIPs/speaker. Complimentary Internet Access throughout the Hotel Complimentary Parking
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C-10
Committee on Public Relations Report No report received.
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Archives Committee Report We need to obtain photographs (especially of members of the Executive Committee), committee reports, minutes of the AAS Executive Committee meetings, and any other materials that may be of interest to our membership. Items that may not seem of interest at present may be of great interest in the future. Photographs of officers and members at meetings are of special interest. If you have items that you believe may be worthy of inclusion in the AAS Archives, please send them to me or to Dr. Dwayne D. Cox, University Archivist, Auburn University Ralph B. Draughon Library, 231 Mell Street, Auburn University, AL 36849. Access to our AAS Archives is available 7:45-4:45 Monday-Friday. Dr. Cox has provided the following information relative to access. Archives materials do not go out on interlibrary loan. Patrons can come in and use them according to the donor specifications. Some require special permission from the donating office or persons who made the donation or sometimes the archivist. Materials to be used at night or weekends need to have special arrangements made so they can be pulled before 4:30 in the afternoon (Friday afternoon for weekend use). Copies can be made in most cases and that can be done either by going through InfoQuest or contacting Dr. Cox or the reference desk at 334/844-1732. I encourage all officers and members of the AAS to donate significant documents, photographs, etc. to the archives. Respectfully submitted, Troy L. Best Archivist, Alabama Academy of Science
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C-12 Committee on Science and Public Policy Report
Only because of a news report four days ago, I became aware of HB133, a so-called "released time" bill that would authorize a local school board to provide for students to be excused from high school for religious instruction and given elective credit towards their high school graduation requirements. In this case, the driver for HB133, according to the sponsor, was a local church which wants to teach students creationism. This is the first time to my knowledge that a "released time" bill has been offered in Alabama (there are many in other states, and a legal history providing for their constitutionality). I've written the state Dept. of Education for further information, and begun to research this issue. An informative source for information about the bill is posted at the National Center for Science Education. Here are the links. http://ncse.com/news/2012/02/antievolution-legislation-alabama-007208 http://ncse.com/news/2012/02/credit-creationism-scheme-unconstitutional-007209 http://ncse.com/news/2012/02/background-credit-creationism-scheme-007211 I'll keep you posted as I learn more and as the legislative action develops. Respectfully submitted, Scott Brande Committee on Science & Public Policy .
C-13 Gardner Award & Fellows Committee Report
No report received.
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C-14
Carmichael Award Committee Report Due to the late scheduled publication of issues 3 and 4 of Volume 82 of The Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science, the judging for the Emmett B. Carmichael Award for 2012 will be completed after the annual meeting. The Committee will judge the published articles from the complete Volume 82 of the Journal. The decision of the committee will be communicated to the executive committee when it has been completed and the awardee(s) will be notified. The Emmett B. Carmichael Award for 2011 for articles published in Volume 81 of The Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science was Brian S. Burnes of the University of West Alabama for the article: Determining Sources of E. coli Pollution in Dry Creek, Alabama, The Journal of Alabama Academy of Science, 81(1), 12-22. Appreciation is extended to the other members of the committee: Robert Pitt of University of Alabama, Larry Davenport of Samford University, and David Nelson of University of South Alabama. Respectfully submitted, Richard A. Hudiburg, Chair Carmichael Award Committee
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C-15
Resolutions Committee Report The following resolution of thanks and appreciation to Tuskegee University has been prepared and is ready for approval and presentation at the banquet. Respectfully submitted, Ketia Shumaker, Chair
A Resolution of
Thanks to Tuskegee University To honor and recognize Tuskegee University and the Local Arrangements Committee for their outstanding efforts in hosting the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Alabama Academy of Science,
Alabama Junior Academy of Science, and the Gorgas Science Competition
February 22-24, 2012.
Whereas, Tuskegee University Professor Dr. Prakash C. Sharma did chair the Local Arrangements Committee and coordinated all arrangements for this highly successful 2012 annual meeting.
Whereas, the Tuskegee University Administration did support the meeting with superb facilities in the Kellogg Conference Center and the Luther H. Foster Hall on their historic and beautiful campus
Whereas, Tuskegee University did provide outstanding hospitality throughout the meeting
Whereas, Tuskegee University faculty and staff generously provided their time to assure the success of the meeting
Whereas, Tuskegee University did coordinate an excellent awards banquet with Provost Luther Williams as banquet speaker
Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Alabama Academy of Sciences Resolution Committee, its executive committee concurring:
That the membership of the Alabama Academy of Sciences, by this resolution,
honors and recognizes Tuskegee University and the local arrangements committee for their outstanding efforts in organizing and conducting this 89th Annual meeting of the Alabama Academy of Sciences, February 22-24, 2012.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Tuskegee University.
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C-16
Nominating Committee Report
No report received.
C-17
William H. Mason Scholarship Committee Report
The William H. Mason Fellowship Committee has extended the application deadline to March 15, 2012.
Applications are on the AAS website.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael B. Moeller, Chair
William H. Mason Scholarship Committee
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C-18
Gorgas Scholarship Committee Report
In 2011-12, there was a major initiative to renew the organization of the Alabama Junior
Academy of Science (AJAS), which serves as a feeder program to the Gorgas. A number of conference
calls were organized with members of the Long Range Planning committee, Gorgas Committee, AAS
leadership, and AJAS State Counselor. These conference calls proved very beneficial in strategic
planning for the joint organization of AAS/AJAS/Gorgas. One recommendation stemming from calls was
to recognize chapters of AJAS with a framed certificate that could be placed in their science department.
These will be given at the Banquet. Dr. Mark Jones, AJAS-Gorgas Teacher Fellow continued in that
position for the second year and is working to implement some of the group’s recommendations. See also
the AJAS State Counselor’s report and the Long Rang Planning Committee’s report for more information
on these initiatives.
The Gorgas Scholarship Competition continued to seek ways to grow the organization of science
clubs and entrants to the competitions. Mark T. Jones, PhD, NBCT, continued as AJAS-Gorgas Teacher
Fellow. He presented sessions at the Alabama Science Teacher Association meeting, put the AJAS
registration online, and has worked to develop connections in several areas. He is planning to offer a
summer institute as a 3rd
year AMSTI program for teachers. It will focus on preparing students to enter
science competitions. His report and continuing plans are attached.
The Alabama Power Foundation representative, Ms. Peggy E. Burnett, contacted us (through Kay
Worley) to develop improved marketing and public relations for the Gorgas competition. They are willing
to work with us to develop stories of past recipients, website enhancement, etc. We are delighted to have
their support! Ms. Burnett will be attending the competitions Friday to see it in action and to talk with
participants about their experience. If any member of the Executive Committee would like to work with
them, please let me know.
This year, one Gorgas Finalist is a semi-finalist in the national Intel Science Talent Search.
Numerous scientists from across Alabama participated as judges in paper reading preliminary scoring and
others will be judging the final competition. Thanks to all for their efforts on behalf of the Gorgas
Scholarship Competition. The finals of the Gorgas Competition will be held Friday, February 24th, 2012,
in the Luther H. Foster Hall (Engineering Building), Tuskegee University campus. The competition will
begin at 8:00 and awards announced at the Awards reception at 3:00 pm. Members of the AAS are invited
to view the Gorgas posters prior to the banquet at 6:00-7:00 in the Kellogg Conference Center Atrium and
following the lunch session Friday in the Engineering building. The Committee would like to thank Dr.
Prakash Sharma for his excellent assistance in preparations for the Gorgas competition and recruitment of
judges from Tuskegee University.
Changes were made in scholarship offers by Alabama Colleges and Universities this year as
Huntington College withdrew but Auburn University increased its offering. Thank you to the many
institutions who offer additional scholarships to Gorgas Finalists and Winners!
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The Committee would like to recognize the many outstanding teacher-sponsors of the students.
These are listed in the banquet program. Their work in encouraging students to enter the competition is
instrumental to both the success of the program and to the success of the students.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen Buckner, Chair
Report of Gorgas-AJAS Teacher Fellow
The following are a list of activities completed for first half of 2011 – 2012 school year:
ASTA presentation – A booth was set up and training presentation done. This year’s turnout overall
very low for the conference and only four teachers attended training. A significant reason for the general
low turn out was the financial situation within Alabama. Even I had to take a personal day in order to go
the conference. It is my opinion that our resources need to be directed in a different way in order to
engage the teachers that belong to ASTA.
Facebook page created – The page was enhanced for AJAS to include last year’s AJAS participants. It
currently has 19 members and we hope to develop this as a tool for the officers of AJAS to influence
students interested in AJAS and interested in general as a science-interest social group as well. We will
advertise this at the AAS conference. One main goal for this webpage is to have students and teachers
bouncing ideas off of each other about project parameters. Future goals include encouraging students to
interact in peer discussions regarding research, allowing science club members and members of AJAS to
campaign for officer positions within AJAS. In addition, experts in Alabama that might be a part of
Eugene Omasta’s mentoring list could participate on the page if they participate in Facebook.
AMSTI affiliate – This program was proposed in May and accepted in late August. It has been approved
and we are ready to make plans after the conference to take advantage of advertising this summer with the
goal of educating teachers about the opportunities that AJAS and Gorgas offer to the classroom, school
and state. The AMSTI In-service Directors are meeting in Fairhope at the end of February and the head
of this group, Dwight Jinwright, has agreed to disseminate information about the program and possibly
add it to STIPD (Professional Development Log for Alabama teachers).
Webpage created for AJAS registration – A webpage has been established linking to the existing AJAS
webpage which includes online registration forms, tutorials about science fairs and a science fair video.
This page refines the process of educating teachers and students online about AJAS and Gorgas. It is a
venue that we will continue to work on to post multimedia training about student-driven science in
Alabama. Future projects include making the multimedia more user friendly so that it downloads quickly.
This can be accomplished by linking some items to YouTube. Interviews with actual AJAS and Gorgas
participants have been done and will be posted prior to this year’s conference. More interviews will be
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added each year and a YouTube presence will be established to hold this media. In the next year the page
will be refined to finalize the type of registration information needed each year for the conference. In
addition, feedback from AJAS officers will streamline the way the page is organized and we will establish
a new officer position to increase the type of multimedia on the page with the goal of making it more
engaging and better organized. Part of the webpage to document current AJAS club memberships will be
focused on to increase school memberships and contact information so that inter-club communication is
possible and the positive aspects of that explored.
Conference Calls – I participation in late fall and winter conference calls to facilitate progress with
AMSTI and what was needed to establish the webpage for the oncoming conference.
Nationally Certified Teachers (NCT) – NCT’s are teachers in Alabama that have passed the National
Board of Professional Teaching Standards and with that, have ea certificate that is nationally recognized.
In addition, teachers in Alabama were paid an extra $5000 stipend. In the past few years, this stipend has
eroded to $3500. As a result, the Alabama Association of NCT’s have become politically active which
has created an opportunity for AJAS. I am a participating NCT, and because I went through the renewal
process of my certification this year, I have re-established connection with the network of thousands of
teachers around the state. I have asked the president to share an advertisement about AJAS and she
promptly sent it state-wide. This group of teachers has shown that they are willing to put in hundreds of
extra hours to be NCT’s, and they have to in order to be recertified. This is a population that we should
introduce to AJAS if they are not already a part. I will look into how NCT’s might get credit for
participating in AJAS and Gorgas in order to show a trend of professional development. Last year when I
recertified, I did not have that on my resume but it would have fit perfectly. In addition it would coincide
with the largest Alabama professional development which is AMSTI.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Jones,
Gorgas Teacher Fellow
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C-19
Electronic Media Committee Report
Website:
I have made a number of routine updates to the website (announcements, etc…) as well as these below:
Spring Executive Report Submission Page I updated the report submission page to gather reports for this Spring 2012 executive meeting.
Online Registration for the Annual Meeting I updated the website so that people can use paypal to pay for the annual meeting registration fees,
banquet, etc…
Online Journal
I have continued working to provide members with an online journal and indexing through Google
Scholar.
Paypal I prepared the paypal reports and transferred $8,500 to the AAS bank account. The amount collected for
membership renewals and meeting registrations was split as follows:
New/renewing member fees: Gross: $3080, Net (after paypal fee): $2987.04
Meeting registrations: Gross: $4490, Net (after paypal fee): $4368.12
Current paypal balance: $200
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Toone
Electronic Media
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D D. Old Business
E E. New Business
Approval of new logo (left) to replace old logo (right) for AJAS.
F F. Adjournment
