Category: Science

APES Energy “Speed Dating”

Speed dating (noun): an event at which each participant converses individually with all the prospective partners for a few minutes in order to select those with whom dates are desired.   Mrs. Dean’s MST AP Environmental (APES) students took part in an energy speed-dating event with their class. They were responsible for researching the energy …

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Washington State Science and Engineering Fair 2016

Congratulations to 10 of our students who competed at the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair in Bremerton, Washington over spring break. All 10 earned state honors: In the Engineering Mechanics Category 1st place honors to sophomore Sarah Wells-Moran and 2nd place honors to freshman Rahul Ram; Earth and Environmental Sciences Category  3rd place honors …

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Helpers Needed for 03/02 Fox Science Fair

Magnetos, Fox elementary is looking for some help giving feedback to students on their annual Science Fair projects.  Are you interested in helping students hone their work and building up their identity as young, budding scientists? March 2nd is the date.  The time is in two slots: 5:15-6:00pm OR 6:00-6:45pm. The location is Fox (see above …

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WA Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

Interested in taking your work to the next level with the Washington Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (WJSHS)? Deadlines are approaching, if you are.  Check out this opportunity that a few of our Magnetos have successfully taken on in the past, and be sure to check in with Mrs. Newman: “We invite all interested Washington …

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December Mini-Symposium

In December of each year we host a smaller version of the full-blown, 9-12th grade research Symposium we put on in May of each year.  This mini-event is a presentation of the undersclassmen’s first phase of research.  We enlist the help of our upperclassmen and recent graduates who act as panelists to offer constructive feedback in our …

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Senior School Board Showcase

On December 14th, 2015, the entire Magnet senior class presented their summer internship work and projects to the Camas School District school board and community at the Zellerbach Administration Center.  After the poster fair, staff, students, and community convened for the regular school board meeting and listened to formal presentations of internships by seniors Tammy Chen and Anna Roche. …

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MST “APES” Examine “Building Blocks of Life”

The recently indoctrinated freshman MST “APES” class (AP Environmental Science) has been busy reviewing the building blocks of life and simulating the radioactive decay of elements.   [new_royalslider id=”4″]

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Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS)

Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is seeking high school juniors who wish to kickstart their STEM careers and rocket boost their confidence.Students in WAS may earn college credit through completion of online lessons. WAS is a competitive program where students can earn acceptance into a week-long Summer Residency at The Museum of Flight to collaborate with …

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Imagine This 2015!

Over the weekend the CHS MST Magnet program traveled to Pullman, WA., to participate in the annual Imagine Tomorrow competition hosted by Washington State University (WSU).  According to the host, “Imagine Tomorrow challenges 9th through 12th graders to seek new ways to support the transition to alternative energy sources. Students research complex topics related to renewable …

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Mentors Needed for GeoGirls Mt. St. Helens Program

Magnetos, see below for a cool opportunity to be a mentor (and get paid) for the new Mt. St. Helens GeoGirls camp this summer in August. Build that résumé and make a difference mentoring young ladies into science: “We are seeking your help in finding applicants to fill four high-school age mentor positions for the upcoming …

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