You Be The Chemist Competition is a joint venture between Southeastern Louisiana University and Tangipahoa Parish School System to increase student interest in STEM careers especially chemistry. The competition was held at Southeastern Louisiana University and hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Physics. A Denham Springs chemical company, Bercen (http://www.bercen.com/), is the sponsor for this year's competition.
300 Tangipahoa Parish School System students in grades 5 - 8 participated in the event. Students completed a written exam to earn a place in the quiz bowl. The top 20 students continued the competition by answering questions in the quiz bowl and used an electronic student response system to answer challenging chemistry questions. Students participated in experiment stations which exposed them to dry ice, electrical circuits, slime, chemical reactions, a STEM career booth, as well as Southeastern Louisiana University admission information. The coordinated effort between SELU Dept of Chemistry and Physics, TPSS, and Bercen produced a successful event.
Chemical Education Foundation:
"The YBTC Challenge is a fun and innovative academic competition that engages grade 5-8 students in learning about important chemistry concepts, scientific discoveries, and laboratory safety. Challenge competitions are exciting events that take place across the country, encouraging the collaboration of industry members, schools, and community organizations, as together, they educate students about the value of science education and the role of chemistry in their everyday lives."
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