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MIAMI - DADE
Science Techno logy Engineering
from Deas to Reality
Mathematics
Division of Academics Department of Mathematics and Science
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair
Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman, Vice-Chair
Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall
Ms. Susie V. Castillo
Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway
Dr. Martin Karp
Dr. Marta Pérez
Ms. Raquel A. Regalado
Mr. Julian Lafaurie
Student Advisor
Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Maria L. Izquierdo Chief Academic Officer
Office of Academics and Transformation
Dr. Maria P. de Armas Assistant Superintendent Division of Academics
Mr. Cristian Carranza Administrative Director Division of Academics
Dr. Ava D. Rosales Executive Director
Department of Mathematics and Science
Miami Dade College, North Campus
11380 N.W. 27Avenue
Miami, FL 33167
Science Complex
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Miami-Dade STEM Expo AUTOGRAPHS, HONORS AND ACCOLADES
from iDeas to Reality
Table of Contents
Agenda .......................................................................................................................................1 Opening Ceremony .....................................................................................................................2 Miami-Dade STEM Expo at-a-Glance .........................................................................................3 Elementary Science Fair .............................................................................................................4 61st South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair.........................................................5 20th Annual SECME Olympiad and Festival ...............................................................................6 Interactive Activities ....................................................................................................................8 Special Guest .............................................................................................................................9 Elementary Science Fair Schools ............................................................................................. 10 Regional Science and Engineering Fair Schools ...................................................................... 11 SECME Olympiad and Festival of Schools ............................................................................... 13 Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................... 14
Miami Dade College - North Campus ............................................................................ 14 Judges ........................................................................................................................... 14 Special Area Awards Sponsors ...................................................................................... 19 M-DCPS ......................................................................................................................... 20 Performers ..................................................................................................................... 21
Miami-Dade STEM Expo Map .................................................................................... back cover
http://stem.dadeschools.net
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Miami-Dade STEM Expo AGENDA
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Building A – Science Complex 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony – Science Complex
Various locations on campus (see pages 4 – 7) 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Elementary Science Fair Judging (closed event) 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair Judging (closed event) 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. SECME Competitions (spectator and closed events) 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interactive Activities
Building 5 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Meet Cody the Humanoid, Building 5, Lehman Theatre 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Miami Dade College Interactive STEM Tables, Building 5, Courtyard 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Plant Mobile FPL Branded Electric Vehicle
Gymnasium 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. SECME Mousetrap Car - Gymnasium SECME Water-bottle Rocket Launch - Gymnasium Parking Lot 9 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SECME Egg Drop Container Testing – Gymnasium Parking Lot 9 Vex Robotics and FPL Generator Build – Gymnasium
Building 1 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Animal Services Mobile STEM Lab – Building 1 (North-side) drop-off
Buildings 3 and 4 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Discovery Education – Building 3, Courtyard
M-DCPS MAST Academy LandSharc – Building 3, grassy area Science with a Twist (SWAT) – Building 3, Courtyard
Florida Department of Agriculture: Giant African Land Snail (Building 3 Courtyard) Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science - Building 4 Atrium ZSpace – Building 4 Atrium
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch available - Food trucks (Science Complex) and cafeteria (Bldg. 4)
Science Fair Gallery of Projects – Open to the Public 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Elementary Science Fair Projects – Building 3 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. South Florida Regional science and Engineering Fair Projects – Building A
Building 5: Lehman Theatre 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meet Cody the Humanoid, Building 5, Lehman Theatre 2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. SECME Elementary Award Presentation 2:45 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. SECME Middle School Award Presentation with Piano Slam 3:25 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. SECME Senior High School Award Presentation with Piano Slam
Building 4 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Elementary Science Fair Awards Ceremony - Building 4, Atrium
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Opening Ceremony
Science Complex, Main Stage 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Mistress of Ceremony
Dr. Ava D. Rosales Executive Director
Hialeah Gardens High School Marching Band
Mr. Jonathan Parker, Director of Bands
Call to Colors & Pledge of Allegiance Booker T. Washington Senior High School Color Guard
Colonel Richard Spearman
National Anthem Miss Amanda M. Ortiz, 10th Grade Student
New World School of the Arts
Welcome Mr. Cristian Carranza, Administrative Director
Division of Academics
Opening Remarks Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho, Superintendent of Schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Ms. Malou C. Harrison, President Miami Dade College, North Campus & West
Special Guest
Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy Surgeon General of the United States
Closing Remarks
Dr. Heather Belmont, Dean of the School of Science Miami Dade College
Parade of SECME Banners
Dr. Ava D. Rosales, Executive Director Department of Mathematics and Science
Dismissal
March of the Competitors and Spectators
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Miami-Dade STEM Expo at-a-Glance
Time
Elementary Science Fair
Page 4
South Florida Regional Science & Engineering Fair
Page 5
SECME
Page 6
8:00 a.m. Judge’s Check-in & Orientation
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interactive Activities
10:00 a.m.
Judging Judging
Projects – Students Only Bridges – Open to the Public Competitions
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. Gallery of Projects Open to Public 2:00 p.m. Award Ceremony - Elementary
Project Retrieval
Award Ceremony – Secondary
Project Retrieval
2:30 p.m. Award Ceremony
Project Retrieval
3:00 p.m. Gallery of Projects Open to Public
3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. Project Retrieval
Lunch available from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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M-DCPS Elementary Science Fair
Buildings 3 and 4
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. Judge’s Check-in & Orientation (Building 3, Room 3238 and 3239) Student Check-in Science Complex, Plaza (north side) 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony, Science Complex 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interactive Activities and Mobile STEM Labs Discovery Education (Building 3 Courtyard) Florida Department of Agriculture: Giant African Land Snail (GALS)
(Building 3 Courtyard) SWAT: Science with a Twist (Building 3, Courtyard) LandSharc (Building 3, grassy area) Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science (Building 4 Atrium) ZSpace (Building 4 Atrium) 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Elementary Science Fair Judging, Building 3 (Room 3249) 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. LUNCH – Cafeteria, Science Complex and Food Trucks 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Gallery of Projects – Open to the Public, Building 3 (Room 3249) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Elementary Science Fair Award Ceremony (Building 4 Atrium)
Mistress of Ceremony ....................... Ms. Glenda Moton, Science Teacher Edison Park K-8 Center
Remarks ........................................ Dr. Ava D. Rosales, Executive Director
Department of Mathematics and Science Department of Mathematics and Science Presentation of Awards ...................................................... Dr. Millard Lightburn, District Supervisor ............................... Ms. Noreyda Casanas, Curriculum Support Specialist ..................................... Mr. Daniel Gangeri, Curriculum Support Specialist
Elementary projects available for pick-up from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Projects left behind will be discarded
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South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Science Complex 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. Judge’s Check-in & Orientation, Building 9
8:00 a.m. Student Check-in Science Complex, Exhibit Rooms
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony, Science Complex
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Judging of Projects Student Exhibitors only, Science Complex
Animal Sciences ................................................................................................. A315
Behavioral and Social Science ........................................................................... A114
Biochemistry ....................................................................................................... A102-103
Cellular and Molecular Biology ........................................................................... A102-103
Chemistry ............................................................................................................ A104
Computer Science .............................................................................................. A310
Earth Science ...................................................................................................... A310
Energy and Transportation ................................................................................. A311
Engineering: Electrical and Mechanical ............................................................. A117-118
Engineering: Materials and Bioengineering ....................................................... A117-118
Environmental Management .............................................................................. A310
Environmental Sciences ..................................................................................... A305
Mathematical Sciences ...................................................................................... A310
Medicine and Health ........................................................................................... A102-103
Microbiology ........................................................................................................ A102-103
Physics and Astronomy ...................................................................................... A104
Plant Sciences .................................................................................................... A116
Research Paper (Judges Only) .......................................................................... Building 9
Bridges (Open to the Public) .............................................................................. Main Stage
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interactive Activities
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH, Cafeteria, Science Complex and Food Trucks
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Judging, Continued
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Gallery of Projects – Open to the Public, Science Complex
Projects available for pick-up from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Projects left behind will be discarded
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20th Annual SECME Olympiad and Festival
STEM Ideas Today, STEM Reality Tomorrow!
Various Locations 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. Judges and SECME Teacher Coordinators Check-in & Orientation
SECME Coordinators/School Teacher Representative: Science Complex Hallway – behind stage SECME Judges: Gymnasium
8:15 a.m. Banner Check-in & Line-up Science Complex Hallway -North side of building (behind stage) 8:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony and Parade of Banners - Science Complex
Elementary School (ES), Middle School (MS), Senior High School (SHS)
10:00 a.m. Phase I Competitions SECME Competitors retrieve pre-constructed projects from Gymnasium
Banner**: Gymnasium
Brain Bowl Preliminary**: ES, Building 4 – Quiet Dining; SHS, Building 2 (2151)
Mathematics**: SHS, Building 4, M/J Taylor Lounge 4207-1
Mousetrap Car*: Gymnasium
Water-Bottle Rockets*: Lot 9 behind Gymnasium
The Yaeger Foundation, Inc., 11th Annual Bionic Hand Competition*: SHS, Building 2 (2158)
FPL Generator-build ES Project Check-in – Gymnasium 11:00 a.m. Phase II Competition **
Brain Bowl Preliminary**: MS, Building 2 (2151)
Mathematics**: ES Building 4 – Quiet Dining and MS, Building 4 M/J Taylor Lounge 4207-1
FPL Generator-build MS/HS Project Check-in – Gymnasium
11:30 a.m. Phase III Competition
Egg Drop*: Lot 9, behind Gymnasium
Bionic Hand Competition*: MS, Building 2 (2158)
FPL Generator Build*: Gymnasium 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. LUNCH– Building 4 – Cafeteria, Science Complex and Food Trucks
*Spectator Events **Closed Events Public invited to observe Registered competitors only
Bionic Hand Competition Mousetrap Car Banners Brain Bowl Semi-Finals Vex Robotics Brain Bowl Preliminary Bridges Water-Bottle Rockets Mathematics Egg Drop FPL Generator Build
Science Fair Project Display
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12:30 p.m. Phase IV Competition
Bridges*: Science Complex Stage
Vex Robotics*: Gymnasium
Brain Bowl Semi-Final* followed by Final**: : SHS, Building 2 (2151) 1:30 p.m. Phase V Competition
Brain Bowl Semi-Finals*: ES, Lehman Theatre, Building 5
Display of Banners*: Gymnasium
Brain Bowl Semi-Finals* followed by Final**: MS, Building 2 (2151)
SECME projects available for pick-up from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Projects left behind will be discarded
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m SECME Olympiad & Festival Awards Ceremony Lehman Theatre, Building 5
2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. SECME Elementary Award Presentation 2:45 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. SECME Middle School Award Presentation 3:25 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. SECME Senior High School Award Presentation
Mistress of Ceremony Dr. Cyd Heyliger-Browne, Science Coach Citrus Grove Middle
Officiates Dr. Heather Belmont, Dean of the School of Science Miami Dade College Mr. Cristian Carranza, Administrative Director
Division of Academics Dr. Ava D. Rosales, Executive Director Department of Mathematics and Science
Presentation of Awards Department of Mathematics and Science
Mrs. Yoly McCarthy, Instructional Supervisor Mr. Dane Jaber, Curriculum Support Specialist Mr. Nestor Marcia, Curriculum Support Specialist - SECME Stars III Ms. Mary Tweedy, Curriculum Support Specialist Ms. Cristina Madrigal, Curriculum Support Specialist
Elementary School (ES), Middle School (MS), Senior High School (SHS)
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Interactive Activities
Below, please find a listing of Interactive Workshops providing students, parents, teachers, and other educational stakeholders with an opportunity to learn all about the STEM related resources in our community. Visit with representatives from a variety of areas who will address current research, post-secondary options, and educational strategies for teaching and learning. A. Cody: The Humanoid Building 5, Lehman Theatre 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This interactive dialogue showcases coding with the Department of Mathematics and Science 21st Century Community
Learning Centers SECME Stars III and Bosch Foundation grant funded NAO Humanoid.
B. Miami Dade College Forensic Science Lakeside 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Demonstration–Discover the science behind forensic crime scene investigations with MDC students and faculty.
C. Miami Dade College STEM Information Tables Building 5, Courtyard 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Miami Dade College staff at these tables will provide resources and information for students and parents seeking postsecondary studies, opportunities, and preparation.
D. Valic Science Complex Information Booth 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A leading provider of retirement plans for public K-12, higher education, healthcare, government and other not-for-profit institutions.
E. Discovery Education Building 3, Grassy Area 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Visit Discovery Education and enter to be crowned the next 3M Young Scientist! Come build a catapult and launch yourself into the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Meet former Discovery Education Young Scientist Challenge student finalists and winner! Experiment with us, learn about the challenge, and hear about the chance to work one-on-one with a 3M scientist mentor and win $25,000.
F. Florida Department of Agriculture Giant African Land Snail (GALS): Building 3 Courtyard 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. This presentation will address the negative impact that the Giant African Land Snail has on South Florida ecosystem and how we can report its presence in our area.
G. Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science: Building 4, Atrium 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. STEM-themed interactive workshop “Play and Sketch It!”—The world is a symphony of music! Using a laptop computer, scratch piano, and various conductive materials, guests of all ages will play music by connecting alligator clips to everyday items! These include fruits, molding clay, metal pieces and more! Then, using a pencil and paper, “workshoppers” will connect their illustrations to the piano set-up adding another layer of ingenuity to this maker-centric set-up. New Museum Mobile Exhibit - Join the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science as they showcase the technological marvels behind their new state-of-the-art facility now under construction in downtown Miami. Learn how science, engineering and the latest innovations are coming together to form this world-renowned interactive center for learning and exploration. The Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science aims to make a difference in peoples’ lives by inspiring them to appreciate the impact that science and technology can have on every facet of our world.
H. Piano Slam Building 5, Lehman Theatre See how students can be engaged to write poetry about the MUSIC in their lives, while incorporating STEM.
I. zSpace for STEM Education Building 4, Atrium 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. zSpace provides educators with a realistic and interactive learning environment to engage students, encourage exploration and creativity, and allow a deeper understanding of subjects. Teachers create customized 'learn-by-doing' lesson plans based on curriculum and student needs.
J. SWAT: Science With a Twist Building 3, Courtyard 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Visit the interactive science hands-on activities for elementary students and experience the excitement of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in action.
K. STEM Vehicles and Mobile Labs: These interactive, mobile learning vehicles feature enriching and engaging hands-on activities that offer experiential learning that will inspire critical thinking and empower students to make a difference in the world around them and advance their knowledge of the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Animal Services Building 1, Drop off (North Side) 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. LandSharc MAST Academy Building 3, Grassy area 10:00 a.m. – 1: 00 p.m. This interactive mobile lab experience focuses on investigating marine organisms and habitats, maritime careers, and environmental issues through lessons aboard the Land SHARC, a mobile marine science laboratory. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Plant Mobile Building 5, Drop-off (West Side) 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Exploring, explaining and conserving the tropical world of plants: Fairchild is proposing to propagate millions of native orchids for
reintroduction into South Florida’s urban landscapes through the Million Orchid Project.
FPL Branded Electric Vehicle: Building 5, Drop-off (West Side) 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Explore the FPL branded electric vehicle.
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Special Guest Vice Admiral (VADM) Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A.
Vice Admiral (VADM) Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., was nominated by President Barack Obama in November 2013 and confirmed on December 15, 2014 as the 19th United States Surgeon General. As America’s Doctor, Dr. Murthy is responsible for communicating the best available scientific information to the public regarding ways to improve personal health and the health of the nation. He also oversees the operations of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps, comprised of approximately 6,800 uniformed health officers who serve in locations around the world to promote, protect, and advance the health and safety of our nation. Dr. Murthy has devoted himself to improving public health through the lens of service, clinical care, research, education, and entrepreneurship. The son of immigrants from India, Dr. Murthy discovered a love for the art of healing
early in his childhood while spending time in his father’s medical clinic in Miami, Florida. After attending Miami Palmetto Senior High School, he received his Bachelor’s degree from Harvard, and his M.D. and M.B.A. degrees from Yale. He completed his residency training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School where he later joined the faculty as an internal medicine physician and instructor. As a clinician-educator, Dr. Murthy has cared for thousands of patients and trained hundreds of residents and medical students. He regards caring for patients as the greatest privilege of his life. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Murthy has two decades of experience and perspective improving health in communities across the country and around the world. He co-founded VISIONS, an HIV/AIDS education program in India and the United States, which he led for eight years. As its president, he established ten chapters with hundreds of volunteers in both countries and grew the organization’s education programs to reach more than 45,000 youth. Dr. Murthy also co-founded the Swasthya project (“health and wellbeing” in Sanskrit), a community health partnership in rural India, to train women to be health providers and educators. During his five-year tenure with the organization, he established seed funding and helped expand research and direct care programs that reached tens of thousands of rural residents. As a research scientist, Dr. Murthy has conducted laboratory research on vaccine development and studied the participation of women and minorities in clinical trials. His research findings have been published in Science, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Murthy is also a healthcare entrepreneur and innovator. He co-founded and chaired a successful software technology company, TrialNetworks, which improves research collaboration and enhances the efficiency of clinical trials around the world. In seven years, Dr. Murthy and his team took the company from conception to an international enterprise that powers dozens of clinical trials for over 50,000 patients in more than 75 countries. Dr. Murthy has also served as the president of Doctors for America, a non-profit organization with more than 16,000 physicians and medical students in all 50 states who work with patients and policymakers to build a high quality, affordable health system for all. Seen by many as a proven leader who can use 21st century approaches and technology to modernize the role of Surgeon General, Dr. Murthy will focus his efforts on building cross-sector partnerships in communities to address the epidemics of obesity and tobacco-related disease, to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, to improve vaccination rates, and to make prevention and health promotion the backbone of our communities. Dr. Murthy firmly believes that our nation's greatest strength has always come from its people. Improving the health of our people means strengthening our communities and our country. That will be Dr. Murthy’s highest priority as Surgeon General.
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Elementary Science Fair Schools
Academir Charter School
West Advantage Academy Santa
Fe Arch Creek ES Archimedean Academy Auburndale ES Ben Sheppard ES Biscayne ES Broadmoor ES Bunche Park ES Calusa ES Charter School at
Waterstone Charles D. Wyche ES Christina M. Eve ES Citrus Grove ES Claude Pepper ES Comstock ES Coral Reef ES Coral Terrace ES Crestview ES Cutler Ridge ES Cypress ES Dr. Edward L. Whigham ES Dr. Gilbert L. Porter ES E.W.F Stirrup ES Emerson ES Eneida M. Hartner ES
Florida City ES Greenglade ES Gulfstream ES Henry M. Flagler ES Hialeah ES Jack D. Gordon ES Jesse J. McCrary Jr ES Kendale ES Lake Stevens ES Lenora Brayon Smith ES Madie Ives ES Mae Walters ES Mater Academy
Intenational Mater Academy (Miami
Beach) Maya Angelou ES MDCPS-Primary Learning
Center Miami Heights ES Miami Shores ES Norma Butler Bossard ES North Beach ES North Dade Center for
Modern Languages North Hialeah ES Norwood ES Oak Grove ES Ojus ES
Oliver Hoover ES Olympia Heights ES Orchard Villa ES Palm Springs ES Palm Springs North ES Palmetto ES Parkview ES Parkway ES Pinecrest ES Redland ES Rockway ES Shadowlawn ES Shenandoah ES Silver Bluff ES Skyway ES Southside ES Spanish Lake ES Sunset ES Sunset Park ES Sylvania Heights ES Tropical ES Twin Lakes ES Wesley Mathews ES West Hialeah Gardens ES Whispering Pines ES Youth Co-op Charter
School
K – 8 Centers
Ada Merritt K-8 Center Air Base K-8 Center Bob Graham Education
Center Bowman Ashe/Doolin
Academy Carrie Meek/Westview K-8
Center Coral Gables Preparatory
Academy Dr. Henry W. Mack/West
Little River K-8 Center
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Center
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center Frank C. Martin K-8 Center International Center Gateway Environmental K-8
Learning Center Irving and Beatrice Peskoe
K-8 Center John I. Smith K-8 Center
Kenwood K-8 Center Key Biscayne K-8 Center Leewood K-8 Center Miami Lakes K-8 Center Morningside K-8 Center Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny
Isles K-8 Center Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-
8 Center South Miami K-8 Center Vineland K-8 Center
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South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair Schools
Middle Schools Arvida MS Brownsville MS Brucie Ball Carol City MS Country Club MS George Washington Carver MS Glades MS Hammocks MS Herbert A. Ammons MS Highland Oaks MS Homestead MS Horace Mann MS Howard D McMillan MS John F. Kennedy MS Jorge Mas Canosa MS Kinloch Park MS Lake Stevens MS
Lamar Louise Curry MS Miami Lakes MS Miami Springs MS Nautilus MS Norland MS North Dade MS Palm Springs MS Palmetto MS Paul W. Bell MS
Ponce de Leon MS Redland MS Riviera MS Rockway MS Ruben Dario MS Southwood MS Thomas Jefferson MS W. R. Thomas MS
K-8 Centers
Ada Merritt K-8 Center Air Base K-8 Center for International Education Aventura Waterways K-8 Center Bob Graham Education Center Coconut Palm K-8 Academy Coral Gables Preparatory Academy Coral Way K-8 Center David Lawrence Jr K-8 Center Devon Aire K-8 Center Ernest R Graham K-8 Academy Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
Jane S. Roberts K-8 Kenwood K-8 Center Key Biscayne K-8 Center Leewood K-8 Center Leisure City K-8 Center Linda Lentin K-8 Center Miami Lakes K-8 Center Morningside K-8 Academy Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center South Miami K-8 Center Vineland K-8 Center Winston Park K-8 Center
6-12 Schools
Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
Young Women's Preparatory Academy Zelda Glazer 6-12
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South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair Schools (continued)
Senior High Schools Alonzo and Tracy Mourning SHS Barbara Goleman SHS Booker T. Washington SHS Center for International Education: A
Cambridge Associate Coral Gables SHS Coral Reef SHS Cutler Bay Academy of Advanced Studies - Centennial Campus High Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center Dr. Michael M. Krop SHS Felix Varela SHS G. Holmes Braddock SHS Hialeah Gardens SHS Hialeah-Miami Lakes SHS Homestead SHS International Studies Preparatory Academy iPreparatory Academy iTech John A. Ferguson SHS Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High Maritime and Science Technology Academy MAST @ Florida International University
Biscayne Bay campus
Medical Academy for Science and Technology
Miami Beach SHS Miami Carol City SHS Miami Central SHS Miami Coral Park SHS Miami Edison SHS Miami Jackson SHS Miami Lakes Educational Center Miami Northwestern SHS Miami Palmetto SHS Miami SHS Miami Springs SHS Miami Sunset SHS New Word School of the Arts North Miami Beach SHS North Miami SHS Robert Morgan Educational Center Ronald W. Reagan/Doral SHS South Dade SHS South Miami SHS Southwest Miami High Westland Hialeah SHS
Charter Schools Archimedean Middle Conservatory Archimedean Upper Conservatory Aventura City of Excellence School Doctors Charter School Florida International Academy Mater Academy Charter High Mater Academy Charter Middle Mater Academy Charter Performing Arts Mater Academy East High School Mater Academy Miami Beach
Mater Academy of International Studies K-12 Miami Arts Charter School Pinecrest Cove Preparatory Academy Pinecrest Preparatory Middle High Sports Leadership and Management Charter
High School Youth Co-Op Preparatory Charter High
School Youth Co-Op Preparatory Charter Middle
Private Schools Blessed Trinity School Christopher Columbus High School Epiphany Catholic School Riviera Preparatory School
St. John Neumann Catholic School St. Rose of Lima Westminster Christian School
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SECME Olympiad and Festival Schools
Elementary Schools
Archimedean Academy Ben Sheppard ES Comstock ES Coral Reef ES Crestview ES Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Earlington Heights ES Fulford ES George Washington
Carver ES
Greenglade ES Howard Drive ES Irving and Beatrice
Peskoe K – 8 Joella C. Good ES Leewood K-8 Linda Lentin K-8 M.A. Milam K-8 Mae Walters ES Maya Angelou ES
Miami Gardens ES Morningside K-8 Myrtle Grove K-8 North Hialeah ES Palmetto ES Spanish Lake ES Sunset ES Wesley Matthews ES
Middle Schools
Archimedean Conservatory Aspira Raul A. Martinez
Charter Aventura City Of Excellence Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Brownsville MS Carol City MS David Lawrence Jr K-8 Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Everglades K-8 Everglades Preparatory
Academy George Washington Carver
MS Henry H. Filer MS Hialeah Gardens MS Hialeah MS HIVE Prep Academy
Howard D. McMillan MS iMater Academy Intl. Studies Charter MS John F. Kennedy MS Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Lamar Louise Curry MS Lawton Chiles MS Leewood K-8 Linda Lentin K-8 M.A. Milam K-8 Maritime and Science
Technology Academy Mater Academy Charter MS Mater Academy East MS Mater Gardens Acad. MS Miami Lakes K-8 Myrtle Grove K-8 Nautilus MS Norland MS
Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles K-8
Palm Springs MS Palmetto MS Pinecrest Academy Charter
MS Pinecrest Cove Academy Ponce De Leon MS Rockway MS South Miami MS Southwood MS Thomas Jefferson MS W. R. Thomas MS West Miami MS Winston Park K-8 Youth Co-Op Charter Zelda Glazer MS
Senior High Schools American SHS Archimedean Upper
Conservatory Charter Arthur and Polly Mays 6-12 Booker T. Washington SHS Cutler Bay Academy for
Advanced Studies, Centennial
Coral Gables SHS Coral Reef SHS Dr. Michael M Krop SHS G. Holmes Braddock SHS Hialeah SHS Hialeah Gardens SHS Hialeah-Miami Lakes SHS
Intlernational Studies Charter SHS
IPreparatory Academy iTech @Thomas Edison John A. Ferguson SHS Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Maritime and Science
Technology Academy Mater Academy Charter SHS Mater Academy East SHS Miami Coral Park SHS Miami Beach SHS Miami Jackson SHS Miami Lakes Ed. Center Miami Northwestern SHS
Miami SHS Miami Sunset SHS North Miami SHS Pinecrest Academy Charter
SHS Robert Morgan Ed Center Ronald W. Reagan/Doral
SHS School For Advanced
Studies South South Dade SHS Southwest Miami SHS Westland Hialeah SHS Young Women's Prep
Academy Youth Co-op Charter SHS
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Acknowledgements
Miami Dade College, one of the nation’s leading institutions for higher learning, has for decades championed and promoted the academic development of students in Miami-Dade County. Their contribution to the success of this event goes unparalleled to any other. The administrative staff, facility and operations management, and the faculty assigned to assist Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) in launching this event have worked tirelessly throughout the months leading to this day. We are grateful for their great attention to detail, flexibility, and willingness to accommodate all requests.
Judges play a vital role in the success of the Miami-Dade STEM Expo and for that reason we want to also express our most sincere gratitude for their time and talent.
Elementary Science Fair Judges
Celine Alvarez, Southwest Miami SHS/Phi Beta
Chi Carina Alvarez, Florida International University Fernando Alvarez, Florida International University Paola Angel, Southwest Miami SHS/ Phi Beta Chi Sandee Apang, Southwest Miami SHS/ Phi Beta
Chi Sponsor Dwight Arscott, ETO Science Lindsay Bartholomew, Patricia and Phillip Frost
Museum of Science Daniel Beltran, Southwest Miami Senior High / Phi
Beta Chi Betty Bergnes, Science4Us Eldredge Bermingham, PhD, Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science Mildred Berry, Florida Memorial University
Michelle Beumer, Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
Lisa Brinn, FIU - Department of Biological Sciences
Fabio Cabrera, Southwest Miami SHS/ Phi Beta Chi
Shirley Callington, Retired Karlisa Callwood, Patricia and Phillip Frost
Museum of Science Lori-Ann Caraccia, Crestview Elementary School Xristian Carvajal, Florida International University Gerardo Castillo, Southwest Miami Senior High/
Phi Beta Chi. Janet Diaz, Retired MDCPS teacher Joshua Diaz, Southwest/Phi Beta Chi Elena Escobar, Shenandoah Elementary School
We would also like to extend a special thank you to Miami Dade College North Campus Students, Staff,
Faculty, and Administration.
Dr. Eduardo J. Padron, President, Miami Dade College Ms. Malou C. Harrison, President, Miami Dade College North Campus & West
Dr. Heather Belmont, Dean of the School of Science Dr. Jacqueline Pena, Dean of Academic Affairs
Mr. Fermin Vazquez, Senior Director of Campus Administration Ms. Georgette Perez, Interim Dean of Students
Dr. Loretta Adoghe, Chairperson of Biology/Health/Wellness Dr. Pablo Sacasa, Chairperson of Chemistry/Physics/Earth Sciences
Ms. Laura Iglesias, STEM Ladder Grant Director Dr. Carolyn Margolin, STEM Ladder Student Support and Community Outreach Coordinator
Mr. Silvio Parodi, STEM Ladder Database and Report Analyst Ms. Rossana Aranda Alvarez, STEM Ladder Secretary II
Mr. Randel Carr, Director, Campus Services
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Janine Fernandez, Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
Lisandra Fernandez, Southwest Miami Senior High School
Fernando Garcia, Southwest Miami SHS/Phi Beta Chi
Rebecca Gavulic, Jack D. Gordon Elementary Chuco Glen, Barry University Anna Guerrero, Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Fernanda Guidotti, Hialeah Elementary Patricia Hagan, Discovery Education Shereen Hale, Norwood Elementary School Lianett Hechavarria, Southwest Miami SHS Omar Hernandez, Southwest Miami Senior High/
Phi Beta Chi. Laura Hernandez, Southwest Miami SHS/Phi Beta
Chi Leasha Hill, Education Transformation Office
(ETO) Meredith Jennings, UM-RSMAS Alexander Jimenez, Norwood Elementary School Richelene Joseph, Paul Laurence Dunbar (K-8
Center) Chelle King, Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of
Science Neah Krigger, Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy Luis Labiste, Miami Dade College Michael Lazo, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
Assistant Principal Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Louis Lazo, M-DCPS Physical Education and Health Literacy
Chenzhong Li, Florida International University Laura Lisowski, Bob Graham Education Center Paola Lopez, Florida International University Marcela Lopez, Florida International University Jacqueline Lozano, North Beach Elementary Sabrina Macias, Southwest Miami SHS/ Phi Beta
Chi Jonathan Mairena, Southwest Miami SHS Daniel Mannina, Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum
of Science
Alejandra Medina, Southwest Miami senior / phi beta chi
Glenda Moton, Edison K-8 Erica Musser, Psychology Department, Florida
International University Kendric Nixon, Education Transformation Office
(ETO) Alina Parbtani, Florida International University Gladys Pico, Education Transformation Office
(ETO) Daniela Pollato, Southwest Miami SHS/Phi Beta
Chi Jose Porras, Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy Trevor Powers, Patricia & Phillip Frost Museum of
Science Dayssi Prendiz, Southwest Miami SHS/ Phi Beta
Chi Shannon Pruden, Florida International University Anitza Quintero, Southwest Miami SHS/ Phi Beta
Chi Ailet Reyes, Southwest Miami SHS/ Phi Beta Chi Maria Rodriguez, Morningside K-8 Academy Patricia Rodriguez, Cypress Elementary School Yusmary Rodriguez, Florida International
University Patricia Santana, Southwest Miami Senior/Phi
Beta Chi Lolita Smith, Educational Transformation Office
(ETO) Martha Snyder, Nova Southeastern University
Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences
Ileana Sosa, Ed.D., Education Transformation Office (ETO)
Elizabeth Soto, Southwest Miami SHS/Phi Beta Chi
Barbara Taveras, Charles R Drew K-8 Center Bryan Torres, Southwest Miami Senior High/ Phi
Beta Chi. Carol Warner, Barry University Kara Zelenak, Sunset Park Elementary
SECME Olympiad and Festival Judges
Lucretia Allen, Florida Power & Light Leandra Allen, Florida Power & Light Andrew Arana, Florida Power & Light Anthony Armbrister, Madison Middle School Dannie Augustin, Florida Power & Light Greg Bouie, Ludovici-Orange Engineering
Consultants Ninorka Caballero, Miami Dade College Clive Campbell, Florida Power & Light Patricia Campbell, Society of Women Engineers Edward Chaves, M-DCPS
Givens Cherilus, Florida Power & Light Nancie Cummings, NOAA, Southeast Fisheries
Science Center Charlie Delahoz, Miami Coral Park Riicard Delgado, Robert Morgan Educational
Center Andrea Dudley, AAPEG Priscilla Ejimofor, Florida Power & Light Mark Eyeman, Broward County Schools Lazara Ferrer, Miami Dade College Genese Galvan, Florida Power & Light
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Karen Gant, Carol City Elementary Pedro Giralt, C-AACE Michael Gorayeb, Florida International University Calonie Gray, Q-Q Research Consultants, LLC Jackea Gray, QQ Research Consultants Cyd Heyliger-Browne, Citrus Grove Middle School Catalina Hidalgo, Miami-Dade County Public
Schools Kathryn Hoyt, Society of Women Engineers Andrew Innerarity, M-DCPS Alumnus Cole Jerome, Hialeah Middle Rani Khanuja, MDCPS Career and Technical
Education Latonya Lissade, FPL/NextEra Energy Vannesa Loaiza, I.T. Administrator at Pinecrest
Preparatory Academy Marlene Lorie, Archimedean Academy Jose Maldonado, Discovery Lab (FIU) Richard McCarthy, Miami Dade Fire Rescue Keith McClure, Miami Northwestern Senior High Kora Morales, Southwest Miami High School Laurin Pacheco, University of Miami Galo Pacheco, Miami-Dade County DERM
Rosa Perez, Zelda glazer middle Vilma Reyes, Florida Power & Light Surey Rios, TERRA Environmental Research
Institute Carlos Rivera, US ARMY Melanie Roger, Nextera Energy Wanda Roldan, Herbert Ammons Middle School Kenci Saintil, Broward Sheriff's Office Viurniel Sanchez, Florida Power & Light Odalys Sanchez-Reyes, G. Holmes Braddock
Senior High School Donna Silvera, Church of the Epiphany William Smith, WR Thomas Middle School Yadly St.Fort, Ludovici and Orange Consulting
Engineers Rose Stiffin, Florida Memorial University Karolyn Tiefenbach, Society of Women Engineers Marysel Urbanik, MDCPS Advanced Academic
Programs Rachana Vidhi, NextEra Energy Resources Michelle White, M-DCPS Division of Math Alex Williams, Florida International University Ivan Yaeger, The Yaeger Foundation
South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair Judges Eddie Abonce, Bolton Perez & Associates Virgil Acuna, Florida International University Kemal Akkaya, Florida International University Diana Alexis, Florida International University Jose Almeida, M-DCPS Rossana Aranda, Miami Dade College - North
Campus Artem Arvanitidis, Florida International University Maria Banasco, Florida International University Edmundo Barriga, Florida International University
Society of Physics Students Jill Bartley, M-DCPS iHEAT Mostafa Batouli, Florida International University Audrey Becnel, Titan Florida LLC Jaime Bestard, Miami Dade College Stephanie Bingham, Barry University Sarah Bird, Florida International University Vania Boeva, M-DCPS North Miami Beach Senior
High School Joseph Bruce, Everglades National Park Suzanne Butler, Miami Dade College Anna Bystrik, University of Miami Carlos Cabrera, Florida International University Irene Calizo, Florida International University Isabelle Camille, M-DCPS Coral Reef Senior High Yvette Cano, Everglades National Prk Lori-Ann Caraccia, M-DCPS Crestview
Elementary Mario Carcamo, Florida International University Shannon Cass-Calay, NOAA Fisheries
Walters Cheso, M-DCPS Educational Alternative Outreach Program
Marcia Chisholm, M-DCPS Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial High School
Amy Christopoulos, M-DCPS David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center
Guillian Cittadino, Florida International University Charles Cohan, University of Miami Miller School
of Medicine Lindsey Cohen, M-DCPS Aventura City of
Excellence School Geraldson Constant, Florida International
University Stephen Crotty, SCS Engineers, Inc. Jorge Damas, Florida International University
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Shadi Darvish, Florida International University Gabriela De la Cruz, University of Miami Jewelyn dela Cruz, M-DCPS Homestead Senior
High School Diego Deleon, University of Miami SONHS Laura Delgado, US Coast Guard Don Deresz, Currency Exchange International
(CXI) Julia Diaz-Consul, Miami Dade College Yenny Dieguez, M-DCPS School for Advanced
Studies North Yaye Diouf Sahil Doshi, Discovery 3M Young Scientist William Eleazer, Brown and Caldwell Spencer Ellington, CPO Science
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Julia Escandon Cueva, University of Miami Clemente Fernandez, Miami Dade College Gwendolyn Foote, M-DCPS Nautilus Middle
School Paniz Foroughi, Florida International University Teshaun Francis, Florida International University Shyam Gajavelli, University of Miami Jasmin Garcia, Florida International University Ali Ghahremaninezhad, University of Miami Evandro Gomes Orlando Gomez, Florida International University Louis Gonzalez, University of Miami Miller School
of Medicine, CFAR Margaret Gonzalez, M-DCPS South Miami Sr. HS Daniel Goodfriend, M-DCPS NSE-SIB K-8 Varan Govind, University of Miami Gail Grant, M-DCPS Veronica Grant, M-DCPS Florida International
Academy Ansh Grover, UAID Patricia Hagan, Discovery Education Donnie Hale, Florida International University - The
Education Effect - BTW James Haralambides, Barry University William Harrington, M-DCPS Hialeah Senior High Albert Hernandez, Miami Dade Transit Richard Hunte, University of Miami Alex Hussain, 3DChimera Peeraya Inyim, Florida International University Mohammad Islam, Florida International University Brenda Izquierdo Valenzuela, Florida International
University Krish Jayachandran, Florida International
University Eddy Jerome, G2 Secure Staff Haiyan Jiang, Florida International University Rodney Johnson, Miami Dade College James Johnston, University of Miami Pi Tau
Sigma Lee Ann Jones, Office of School Improvement Sung Hee Joo, University of Miami Mario Junco, ExploreLearning Mandy Karnauskas, NOAA Fisheries Bohdan Khomtchouk, University of Miami Miller
School of Medicine Rajeshwari Kolikonda, University of Miami
Bascom Palmer Institute Alexander Kreymerman, University of Miami Miller
School of Medicine and University of California San Diego
Uyen Le, Miami Dade College Alfredo Leon, Miami Dade College Yair Levy, Nova Southeastern University - SCIS Chenzhong Li, Florida International University Anthony Llodra, Florida International University
Society of Physics Students
Giancarlo Lombardi, Florida International University American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Jenn Lopez, Everglades National Park Tyler Lovelle, University of Miami AIAA Noosha Mahmoudi, Florida International
University Matthew Martin, Florida International University Kelly McAvoy, University of Miami Miller School of
Medicine Anthony McGoron, Florida International University Julio Miguez, M-DCPS Janice Mills, M-DCPS Gabriel Morales, Florida International University Mohammadtaghi Moravej, Florida International
University Binod Nainabasti, Florida International University Dave Negrelli, M-DCPS Winston Park K-8 Nadee Nissanka, University of Miami Michael Novo, Florida International University
School of Computing and Information Sciences Andy Oceguera, Florida International University Brittney Odom, SCS Engineers, Inc. Shari-Lynn Odzer, Radiology Associates of
Hollywood, PA Nicholas J Oehm Jr, Florida International
University STEM Transformation Institute Anthony Oliva, Barry University Michael Page, Florida International University
Center for Study of Matter at Extreme Conditions
Daniellle Palow, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Benton Patterson, University of Miami Pi Tau Sigma Tim Patton, Miami Dade College - North campus Chris Pedigo, University of Miami Miller School of
Medicine Patricia Pereira-Pujol, Florida International
University Rose Perez-Rubi, M-DCPS Zelda Glazer Middle
School Teresa Petrino-Lin, Barry University Tchao Podone, Miami Dade College Laura Pomar, Florida International University
Society of Physics Students Walter Puls, 3DChimera Katelyn Quebral, Barry University Hoda Rajaei, Florida International University Hemalatha Raju, University of Miami Vivek Rao, Florida international university Peter Regier, Florida International University Mallory Rice, Florida International University Steven Ritter, Miami Dade College Carlos Rivera, US Army Fiorella Rivera, Florida International University Lisa Roberts, Florida International University Nicolas Rongione, University of Miami American
Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Santas Rosario, University of Miami Jay Sah, Florida International University Seema Sah, Florida International University Nelson Salgado, University of Miami Miller school
of Medicine Jenna Samuel, Florida International University
Society of Physics Students Alina Sanchez, Christopher Columbus High
School Brenda Schoffstall, Barry University Laura Serbus, Florida International University Kateel Shetty, Florida International University Ernest Simms, Florida International University Henry Siu, Miami Dade College Armando Soto, M-DCPS Youth Co-Op Charter Ivan Soto, Florida International University Society
of Physics Students Harvey Spigler, US Army Recruiting Battalion
Miami Amy Starosciak, Baptist Health South Florida Steven Steinfeld, Fisher Science Education Robert Steinhoff, Florida Memorial University Rose Stiffin, Florida Memorial University John Stimson, M-DCPS
Walter Tang, Florida International University Michael Tarulli, Florida International University Vishodana Thamotharan, FIUteach Junior Theogene, Florida International University
Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society Anil Thota, Florida International University Tarla T. Toomer, National Society of Black
Engineers – Professionals - Environmental Engineering Special Interest Group (SIG)
Marcus Unterweger, MUEngineers, Inc. Isaiah Urhoghide, Miami Dade College - North
Campus Armin VahidMohammadi, Florida International
University Alexander Vandervert, 3DChimera Jorge Velar, Florida International University Pamela Wentworth, M-DCPS Van Williams, Barry University Agnes Winokur, Drug Enforcement
Administration/Southeast Laboratory Hong Yang, Florida International University Lupe Zaragoza, Everglades National Park Danielle Yoder, Everglades National Park Jin Zhu, Florida International University
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Miami-Dade STEM Expo Special Area Awards Sponsors
All great academic achievements are supported and guided by those who share our passion for education. Miami-Dade County Public Schools would like to thank the organizations and individuals who have so consistently encouraged and sponsored our students’ efforts.
3DChimera
Adventures of the Mind
American Meteorology Society
American Psychological Association
Arizona State University Rob & Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions
ASM Material Education Foundation
Association for Women Geoscientists
Blessed Trinity Budding Scientist Award
Broadcom Masters
Dade County Science Teachers Association
Discovery Education
EarthEcho International
Elisa Juarez
ExploreLearning, Gizmos
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Florida Association of Science Teachers
Florida International University Agroecology Program
FPL
Friends of the Science Fair
Genius Olympiad
INTEL Excellence in Computer Science
INTEL Science Talent Search
I-SWEEEP
Miami-Dade College - North Campus
Mu Alpha Theta
NAACP
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Office of Naval Research - Department of U. S. Navy
Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
Ricoh Corporation
SECME
Society for In-Vitro Biology
STEM Camp, LLC (Innovative Scientist Award)
Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Titan Florida LLC. (Titan Environmental Award)
U. S. ARMY
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Metric Association
U. S. Coast Guard
University of Florida IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
University of Miami College of Engineering
University of Miami Medical Students
Yale Science and Engineering Association, Inc.
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We would also like to thank all of those Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ individuals who assisted in the delivery of today’s event. Without the professional knowledge and commitment to excellence from staff on board, today would not be possible.
Miami-Dade STEM Expo Competition Coordinators
Division of Academics Cristian Carranza
Administrative Director, STEM
Department of Science Ava D. Rosales, PhD
Executive Director, Science
Millard E. Lightburn, PhD, District Supervisor
Sebastian Oddone, District Supervisor
Yoly McCarthy, Instructional Supervisor
Miami-Dade STEM Expo Support Staff
Department of Mathematics and Science Michelle R. White
Executive Director, Mathematics
Silvia Aday, Instructional Supervisor, Mathematics
Maria T. Diaz-Gonzalez, District Supervisor, Mathematics
Annie Klian, District Supervisor, Mathematics
Adela M. Aiguesvives, Science Teacher, Biscayne Nature Center Maria Campitelli, Curriculum Support Specialist, Mathematics
Noreyda Casanas, Curriculum Support Specialist, Science Isis Casares, Curriculum Support Specialist, Mathematics
Ana Fenton, Curriculum Support Specialist, Science Daniel Gangeri, Curriculum Support Specialist, Science
Racquel Gibson, Curriculum Support Specialist, Mathematics Dane Jaber, Curriculum Support Specialist, Science
Cristina Madrigal, Curriculum Support Specialist, Science Nestor Marcia, SECME Stars Coordinator, Science
Anne Matthews, Curriculum Support Specialist, Mathematics Raquel McKinnon, Curriculum Support Specialist, Mathematics
Catherine Morin, Science Teacher, Biscayne Nature Center Joseph Petty, Science Teacher, District
Mary S. Tweedy, Curriculum Support Specialist, Science Julien Zaragoza, Science Teacher, Biscayne Nature Center
Mildred K. Farber, District Administrative Assistant
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Career and Technical Education Lupe Diaz, PhD
Executive Director
Melissa Fernandez, District Supervisor Diana Collingwood, District Supervisor
Ralph Bryan, Curriculum Support Specialist
Pamela Lopez, Curriculum Support Specialist Sonia Samaroo, Curriculum Support Specialist
Education Transformation Office
Gladys Barrio, PhD District Supervisor – Science
Ileana Sosa, EdD
District Supervisor – Science
Melissa Martinez, District Supervisor - Science
Jennifer Russell, Curriculum Support Specialist, Science Wendy Forteza, Curriculum support Specialist - Science
Department of Social Science Sherrilyn Scott, PhD District Supervisor
Division of Academic Support and Life Skills
Bryan Petorak, District Supervisor
Advanced Academic Programs Marysel Urbanik, Curriculum Support Specialist
Facilities Operation, Maintenance
Edward Velez, Director 1
Miami-Dade STEM Expo Performers
Amanda M. Ortiz, Student – New World School of the Arts
Booker T. Washington Senior High School Color Guard, Colonel Richard Spearman
Hialeah Gardens High School Marching Band, Mr. Jonathan Parker – Director of Bands
Palmetto Elementary Jazz Band
Piano Slam
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Non-Discrimination Policy The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and educational programs/activities and strives affirmatively to provide equal opportunity for all as required by: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended - prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 - prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) as amended - prohibits discrimination on the basis of age with respect to individuals who are at least 40. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 as amended - prohibits gender discrimination in payment of wages to women and men performing substantially equal work in the same establishment. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - prohibits discrimination against the disabled. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) - prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, public service, public accommodations and telecommunications. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) - requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to "eligible" employees for certain family and medical reasons. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 - prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Florida Educational Equity Act (FEEA) - prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, national origin, marital status, or handicap against a student or employee. Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 - secures for all individuals within the state freedom from discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) - Prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants because of genetic information. Veterans are provided re-employment rights in accordance with P.L. 93-508 (Federal Law) and Section 295.07 (Florida Statutes), which stipulate categorical preferences for employment. In Addition: School Board Policies 1362, 3362, 4362, and 5517 - Prohibit harassment and/or discrimination against students, employees, or applicants on the basis of sex, race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, social and family background, linguistic preference, pregnancy, and any other legally prohibited basis. Retaliation for engaging in a protected activity is also prohibited.
Revised: (05-12)
In case of emergency, Campus Security: 305-237-1100
Miami-Dade STEM Expo Map
Building A: Regional Science and Engineering Fair Projects, Valic Building 1 (north side drop-off) Animal Services Mobile; Building 2: SECME; Building 3: Elementary Science Fair, SWAT Interactive Activities; Building 3 Grassy Area: Discovery Education, LandSharc, Building 4: SECME; Elementary Science Fair Awards, Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, zSpace
Building 14: SECME; N9 (Parking lot): SECME; Building 5: MDC Interactive Activities: Cody Humanoid; Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, FPL Branded Vehicle, Piano Slam, SECME Awards
Bldg. A. Regional Science and Engineering Fair Projects; Bridges, Valic
Bldg. 1. Animal Services Mobile
Bldg. 5. MDC Interactive Activities: Cody Humanoid; Fairchild Garden, FPL Branded Vehicle; Piano Slam, SECME Awards
Bldg. 9. Regional Science and Engineering Fair Headquarters
Bldg. 14. SECME: Rockets, Vex, Mousetrap Car, FPL, Egg Drop
Bldg. 4. SECME ES and Math;
ES Science Fair Awards, Interactive Activities
Bldg. 3. ES Science Fair; Interactive Activities
Bldg. 2. MS/HS SECME Robotic Hand; Brain Bowl
