More Science Competitions for Homescholars

20 students are selected via original research abstract from all participating Texas high-schools to present papers, while many others compete with posters. Paper presentation winners continue to the national competition. Prizes include trophies, medalians, scholarships and money for school equipment. TJSHS participants must be in grades 9 - 12. Minimal fee. Application deadline: mid November. Event date: late January at Texas A&M University.

All qualifying students present original research papers and are ranked for the quality of their presentations. Medalians and ribbons are awarded. TJAS participants must be in grades 9 - 12. Low fee. Registration deadline: early March. Event date: early April at Texas A&M University.

Over 20,000 participants are expected to take part in 20th Anniversary Winston Science, a 20-day series of events designed to help motivate students in the sciences. Hosted by the Dallas Mavericks, HDNet, and The Winston School, students have the opportunity to take part in 66 events, hear outstanding presentations, and work with scientists from across the country. WINSTON SCIENCE begins in early November at the Winston School with a series of Forensic Workshops, and culminates with the huge, crowd-pleasing day at Fair Park's Centennial Building. WINSTON SCIENCE LIGHT, scheduled for late September, includes the NEW Geocaching Competition and the Cardboard Boat Competition. WINSTON SCIENCE ROCKETS, scheduled for Mid October, includes the New Water Rockets Competition, Revised Rocketry Competition, and Rocket Engineering & Building Competition.

The American Geological Society is sponsoring some contests to celebrate Earth Science Week 2009. There are 2 photo contests open to all ages, a visual arts (make a poster) contest for grades K-5 and a 300 word essay contest for 6 - 9 grades. All are due on October 16, 2009.

The Russian School of Dallas is hosting the International Mathematical Competition Kangaroo on March 18, 2010. The school also helps students prepare for this multiple choice format contest.

1. Registration starts on September 15th and ends on January 15th, 2010 or if classes are full.
2. Registration fee is $20.00.
3. Late registration with late fee, if seats are available is on January 16th -31st , 2010.
4. Each participant will get gifts and recognition.
5. National Winners will get awards.

For high school juniors only! High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) is a 10-week interactive on-line learning experience, highlighted by a six-day internship where selected students are encouraged to study math, science, engineering, or computer science by interacting with engineers at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). When completed, it can be used as a science elective credit. Two of our daughters enjoyed and interned with this program. After her first year in college, one of them interned for a whole Summer as a Texas Aerospace Scholar at JSC working with NASA professionals! Various similar opportunities are available for HAS alumni. Applications must be completed no later than November 13, 2009.