Jun 04

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 energy, then innovate technologies, designs, or plans to mobilize behavior. They forge connections in their communities and create positive change. In this energy competition, as in life, solutions are limited only by imagination. ”

Our students performed very well, demonstrating effective communication and depth of knowledge on their topics as they discussed their project work with industry judges and experts in their fields.  Standing out in this year’s competition was a sophomore group of boys who earned the distinction of “Most Inspirational” project, awarded for the spirit they demonstrated in overcoming challenges they encountered in the course of their research as they converted a lawnmower to run on ethanol and biofuel (A Mower Sustainable Future).  For this honor, the team composed of sophomores Jeff Fadlovich, Adam Jensen, Thomas Kuzis, and Anish Prasad took home $100 dollars each, not to mention earning $500 dollars for the program that will be put back into future project study. Well done, Magnetos!

 

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May 27

Mentors Needed for GeoGirls Mt. St. Helens Program

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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 GeoGirls program at Mount St. Helens volcano this summer. Mentors will gain leadership experience through working closely with middle school age participants and will also interact with scientists from a range of career levels and outreach specialists. This is a great opportunity to make connections and learn firsthand what a career in the natural sciences is all about.

Who: Applicants must be female, graduating from 10th to 12th grade, and have an interest in science.
When: The mentors will attend the entire GeoGirls field camp from Aug 3-7th, and
How much: Mentors will also receive a $150 honorarium.
How to apply: Applications are available online here, under the High School Mentor section. Applications are due June 10, 2015 by 5:00 pm. One teacher must complete a teacher recommendation form.

More information is available on the GeoGirls website or by contacting Abi Groskopf, Science Education Director at agroskopf@mshinstitute.org.”

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May 22

Greene to be Published in Journal of Neuroscience

The Magnet class of 2015 is intent on squeezing every last bit of potential out of their senior year.  We learned just today that Magnet senior Rachel Greene, who worked in an internship this year at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), will receive a co-author credit in the July, 2015 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience for her work exploring the effects of exercise as treatment in a mouse model of Parkinson’s Disease.

According to Ms. Greene, “Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenetive disorder caused by a dopamine deficiency in the substantia nigra that affects an estimated four to six million worldwide. The most prevalent symptoms of PD include tremors, rigidity, freezing of gait, and some mental health issues such as depression. Since there is no cure for PD, researchers are continually looking for possible methods to stop the progression of the disease. My experiment is focused on exercise as one such method. Using a mouse model of PD, I analyzed a number of PD and exercise-related proteins, namely tyrosine hydroxylase, in the brain using western blotting and immunohistochemistry procedures. However, I did not find data suggesting that exercise is an effective method to alter the progression of the disease.” You can read the first page of the soon-to-be-published article here:  Intervention with Exercise …

Greene joins three other Class of 2015 MST Magnet students who, based on their internship work, have been published in major journals this year.  She plans on attending Northwestern next fall and studying biological sciences with an emphasis on neurobiology.

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May 21

2015 Magnet Student Research Symposium

Magnet students in grades 9-12 presented this year’s research and project work at our 8th annual CHS MST Student Research Symposium. This year’s showcase included more than 45 original research projects.  Accenting the scientific overtones of the showcase were several student musicians from the program who provided piano entertainment in the Commons.

After the open house fair in the Commons, several projects were showcased  and presented on the main CHS theater stage.  Seniors Jonathan Ho, Jonathon Bartlett, Sophie Shoemaker, Megal Sheth, and Reese Pathak spoke on behalf of the Class of 2015.  Freshmen William Sun, Gabe Mukobi, Noah Thompson, and Daniel Fan represented the underclassmen.

In addition to the presentations, the junior Magnet class, who organize and play a key role in the planning of the Symposium every year, presented special project-based awards that were voted on by their class. The following recognitions were made:

  • Best Poster Design: Maxine Hood (12)
  • Project Most Likely to Change the World: Reesab Pathak (12)
  • Project with Best Jargon: Sophie Shoemaker (12)
  • Project with Most Magnet-esque Appeal: Jackson Merle (12)
  • Best Calves (Honorary Gag Award): Sam Greene (Staff)

We’d like to thank all the student presenters, their mentors, and parents who have faithfully supported these students in their project journeys this year.  It’s a lot of work, but this level of quality is attained only with the help and cooperation of our larger Magnet community and village.

Thank you!

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May 19

Magnet Alumna Plays Key Role in UW Coal Divestment

2014 Magnet/CHS Alumna Carly Marshall has been working hard all year long with the student group Divest UW to convince the UW Board of Regents to “divest” from its investments in coal.  Her efforts have paid off with the following announcement and Board action this past week:  “The University of Washington (UW) will divest roughly $2 million of its endowment from coal companies, citing ‘the seriousness of the climate change problem,’ after a vote by the school’s board of regents Thursday night [03/14/15]” (Common Dreams).

In response to the announcement, Marshall, an environmental science major studying at the University of Washington (UW), stated, “I’m proud of our school. The ‘Yes’ for coal divestment makes the UW a leader in the moral fight of our generation” To date, the UW is the largest university to divest from coal.  In a recent email to Magnet staff, Marshall also shared that she “wouldn’t be involved with all of this (and also majoring in environmental science) if it wasn’t for Magnet.”

Congratulations, Carly!  And thanks for the nod to how your Magnet experiences inspired you!

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Carly Marshall, shown on the left, is a 2014 graduate of CHS and the MST Magnet program. While in the program, she co-authored and conducted award winning projects that took top honors in state and regional competition, earning the program more than $10,000 dollars that will support student project study for years to come.

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May 14

Much Ado about Ashland!

Friends, Papermakers, Magnetos, lend me your ears!  The CHS MST Magnet program will travel to Ashland, Oregon next September, 2015, to attend performances of Guys and Dolls and Much Ado about Nothing at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). We will miss all of Friday 09/18/15, leaving very early that morning (6 AM) so we can make the matinee showing of Guys and Dolls, followed by the evening showing of Much Ado. As usual, we’ll stay at the Ashland Commons Youth Hostel and take over the entire establishment, with the guys in one area, the gals in another.  We should be back to Camas High School by about 5-6 PM Saturday night.

This year we have slots for 53 students.  A block of about 15 slots will be reserved for the incoming freshmen, with the rest of the slots going on a first-come-first-served basis to other interested Magnet students. The cost is $145/student, which covers transportation, lodging, and two shows, including a pre-show prologue for Much Ado and a post-show discussion Saturday morning with actors and OSF staff. We do have a few need-based scholarships available. Contact Sam Greene if you’d like to look into this. Payment can be made to the CHS ASB office by check or cash.  You also have the option of paying for this online with credit card (3.5% service fee):  https://wa-camas.intouchreceipting.com/

After you’ve paid for and secured a spot, please download the Ashland Perm Slip and return it to Mr. Greene in room 710 at CHS or via email.

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Apr 28

College Admissions Event Part II

There will be a second college event in Portland at it will be held on the 19th of May and it will feature reps from eight smaller, liberal arts schools.

 

Claremont McKenna College
Colorado College
Connecticut College
Grinnell College
Haverford College
Kenyon College
Macalester College
Sarah Lawrence College

 

The event will be held at the Marriott Downtown Waterfront

1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97201
6:30 p.m. – Check In
7:00 p.m. – Program

Pre-register for this free event at: https://www.claremontmckenna.edu/admission/ontheroad/8ofbest.php

Take care,

Mrs. Liebe

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Apr 27

College Admission Reps Event in PDX

I received a letter indicating that admission reps from Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford are going to be in Portland in a couple of weeks. Here is what you need to know:

  • Tuesday, May 12th
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Hilton Portland
  • 921 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR
  • Register at: www.exploringcollegeoptions.org

The event is free to attend, but you are required to pre-register. If you do go, please dress appropriately– clean slacks/skirts/dress and clean shirt- no advertisement on clothing, short skirts or low cut tops- you are not there to advertise for Abercrombie and Fitch or Victoria’s Secret, but rather, to make a professional and positive impression. Leave the flip-flops at home too, and if you can imagine doing so, leave your cell phone at home too. If that’s too painful, then power it off before walking into the meeting. I know you can do it!!!

I encourage you to introduce yourself to the reps and gather any literature they have to offer. Want to knock their socks off? Follow up with a handwritten thank you card and be sure to include what attracts you to their perspective school and how their campus can help you fulfill future career goals. The impact of the handwritten note truly did not die with the dinosaurs; it only seems like it. If you have illegible handwriting, then print carefully.

Please let me know if I can help you in any way.

Take care,

Mrs. Liebe

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Apr 27

MST Magnet Group 2014-15

Here we are, in all our “glory”, the CHS MST Magnet Program students 2014-2015.  Come see the project work we’ve been doing this year at our 8th Annual Research Symposium scheduled for 05/20/15, from 6-8:15 in the CHS Commons and theater.

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Apr 27

8th Annual Research Symposium

Dear Students, Parents, & Guests,

We’d like to cordially invite you to join us for the 8th annual Camas High School Magnet Program Student Research Symposium, on Wednesday, May 20th,  2015.

At this event, student groups from grades 9-12 will present their research findings from this year’s study of a wide range of project topics.  Many of these same research projects have recently been presented at state and national competitions.  This is a great opportunity for our students to showcase their work and present to a live audience of peers and parents.  Later in the evening, a few of these groups will present their work to a panel of local experts.

In addition to the parents and guests of current students who will be attending, we are also happy to invite and welcome the incoming group of Magnet freshmen and families for the 2015-2016 school year.  We hope you will be able to join us so we can get to know you, but also to provide you with a little inspiration and a glimpse of some of the opportunities for next year’s course of study and beyond.

Agenda for the evening:

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

  • Poster fair and social in the CHS commons
  • Refreshments provided

7:15-8:30 p.m.

  • Brief remarks in the CHS Theater
  • Presentation of selected team research projects
  • Closing remarks

We look forward to seeing you at Camas High School on Wednesday, May 20th ,  2015.

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