Pictured (L-R) Ali Gumbarvic, Jordan Mace, Logan Moore, Sidney Hipp
Submitted By April Dawson
Eight Health, Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) students, HSTA teacher Tammy Yoak, and several parents traveled to Roane County High School May 5 to present three research projects.
Calhoun County High School HSTA members for 2010-2011 are Ali Gumbarevic, Sidney Hipp, Jordan Mace, Katie Rogers, Makayla Johnson, Chelsea Jones, Jessica McCumbers and Logan Moore.
The students projects were based on recycling and making changes in the school and community through example and awareness. As part of their project the students made wearable items from things normally discarded. They made earrings from puzzle pieces and tie-dyed t-shirts which they wore and displayed to the listening audience. They were judged on several areas such as stating a research problem that addresses a community issue and using the scientific method to perform and analyze their findings.
The HSTA vision was founded in 1994 on the faith, resilience, spirit and commitment of individuals, communities and universities throughout the state. HSTA is a 9th-12th grade math and science enrichment program built in West Virginia by West Virginians for West Virginians which encourages aspirations, opens doors, and empowers minority and underrepresented students and communities. This partnership brings students and teachers to campuses each summer for laboratory and classroom training and activities.
The partnership then provides the infrastructure and support for community-based science projects mentored by scientists, teachers, health professions, students and volunteer community leaders during the school year. Through HSTA, students and alumni are building a better tomorrow by improving education, lifestyles, health literacy and communities today.
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