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2004 Mercer Science and Engineering Fair Winner Named Finalist in the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge
The final competition is held in Washington, D.C. on October 23-27. Finalists will take part in the DCYSC competition at the Cole Field House at the University of Maryland. The finalists will compete in team-based, interactive challenges centered on the theme of Einstein's physics. The students will compete for more than $100,000 worth of scholarships and special prizes, as well as the title of "America's Top Young Scientist of the Year." Discovery Communications, Inc. sponsors annual Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge. It is the nation's premier science contest for students in grades 5-8, to encourage the discovery, exploration and communications of science and to identify and celebrates the innovative scientist of tomorrow. Students are chosen from the initial pool of 75,000 students who entered science fairs nationwide. David was one of 18 award winners at the 2004 Mercer Science and Engineering Fair who were eligible to participate in the DCYSC. William Wong, Mercer Science and Engineering Club President, said ", David is an inspiration to young scientists in Mercer County." Zachary Papas from James Alexander Elementary School was a semifinalist along with David. David's winning project began as a required science project for a curriculum fair at Chapin School. "Originally, I wanted to do a project about how to break glass with sound," explains David, "but my teacher thought that would be a demonstration and not an experiment. So I decided to change the project to studying the resonant frequency of a wine glass filled with different substances like cooking oil, water, and molasses. I used a PC-based tone generator to drive a 20-watt guitar amplifier that caused the glass and its contents to vibrate. The whole competition has been nerve-wracking but also fun! I've met two of the other New Jersey contestants and their projects are really cool! It is going to be awesome in Washington. We get to check out the physics of half pipe skateboarding and lasers in a high tech obstacle course. I'm particularly looking forward to meeting The Mythbusters, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, who will be hosting the competition." Kerry McQuarrie, David's teacher, notes "David wholeheartedly embraced his topic and set out to do his best from the very start. He is an enthusiastic student who truly loves science and is always current on the latest scientific news. It is wonderful to see his efforts recognized on the national level and I wish him well." "This year's competition continues the tradition we've established of making science fun for middle school students while cultivating the next generation of American scientists," said Kyle O'Conner, Vice President, Discovery Communications. "What is clear from the quality of the entries this year is that the future of science in the United States is bright. The breadth of knowledge and curiosity demonstrated by the 400 semi-finalist is inspiring." Science Service administers the DCYSC. One of the most respected non-profit organizations advancing the cause of science, Science Service has a sterling reputation for conducting high quality competitions on the national and international level, including the Intel Science Talent Search and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. About Discovery About the Mercer Science and Engineering Fair
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