Jan 21

Mr. Pathak Goes to Washington

Magnet Senior Reesab Pathak was named yesterday as a finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search 2015.  Mr. Pathak conducted an internship over the last year and a half at OHSU where he worked on a research team to better understand HIV.  His work there, including a recent co-author credit in a study published in the December 2014 Journal of Immunology:  Universal, MHC-E restricted killer T cell responses: Identification of a novel immune response against HIV , was the basis for his selection as a finalist.  Congratulations, Reese!

For a closer description of the trip he will take to Washington D.C., in March, which includes a meeting with President Obama at The White House, see information below from the Intel STS Website & Press Release:

“On January 21, 40 high school seniors were named finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search 2015, a program of Society for Science & the Public. Finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. from March 5-11, where they will undergo final judging, display their work to the public, meet with notable scientists, and compete for $1,012,500 in awards, including the three top awards of $150,000 each. These finalists were chosen from the select pool of 300 high school seniors named semifinalists in the Intel Science Talent Search 2015 on January 7.”

“The Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS), a program of Society for Science & the Public (SSP) is the nation’s most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors.  Since 1942, first in partnership with Westinghouse and since 1998 with Intel, SSP has provided a national stage for the country’s best and brightest young scientists to present original research to nationally recognized professional scientists.”Intel STS Website & Press Release

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Jan 18

Magnet Knowledge Bowlers Continue Streak

The Camas High School Knowledge Bowl team is blessed with an abundance of talent.  Of particular merit this season, however, has been one of our Junior Varsity teams that is currently ranked 1st out of 42 JV teams in the Region. JV#4, comprised of Magnet sophomores and one Magnet freshmen, posted the highest score of any team, JV or Varsity, an impressive 101, at the Wednesday, January 13th meet at Union High School.  Roll on, Papermakers and Magnetos!

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Jan 15

MST Magnet Now Accepting Applications

Incoming 9th grade students from the area visited CHS on Tuesday, January 13th, to learn more about the CHS MST Magnet Program.  Students heard from staff, administrators, and students as they rotated through several stations to learn more about MST research and project study, as well as the admissions process.  The visitation was followed up with a parent meeting on 01/15/15.  Online applications are being accepted now through Friday, 01/23/15 @ 3:00 PM.  Please visit the MST Admissions Portal for more information.

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Jan 08

Magnet Senior Sheth Published in Journal

Magnet Senior Meghal Sheth’s internship work over the last year or so took her to WSU Vancouver where she worked in partnership with Dr. Allison Coffin to better understand the effects of toxins in the environment by studying zebrafish.  Through this work, Ms. Sheth has received her first co-author credit via the publication of their work in the Journal of NeuroToxicology, which “specializes in publishing the best peer-reviewed original research papers dealing with the effects of toxic substances on the nervous system of humans and experimental animals of all ages…” Congratulations, Meghal!  See below for a brief snippet from the study’s abstract:

“Environmental toxicants such as bisphenol-A (BPA) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are prevalent in our water supply, soil, and many food products and can profoundly affect the central nervous system. Both BPA and PCBs can disrupt endocrine signaling, which is important for auditory development and function, but the effect of these toxicants on the auditory periphery is not understood. In this study we investigated the effect of PCB-95 and BPA on lateral line development, function, and regeneration in larval zebrafish.”

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Jan 07

Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalist

Senior Magnet student Reesab Pathak was recently selected as an Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalist.  Over 4,000 people applied, but only 300 students were chosen as semifinalists.

The top 40 of the 300 semifinalists receive trips to Washington DC, where they meet President Obama and also are judged on poster and oral presentations to judges/notable scientists in their fields. He’ll know if he’s made it to that stage of the competition later this month.

Congratulations, Reese!

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Jan 07

Student Film Festival

Call for Entries: Student Film Festival

​This is a quick reminder that the deadline for Student Film Festival entries is February 4! The Student Film Festival is a video contest created just for K-12 students. Finalists will have their short films shown at the Liberty Theatre. Finalist videos may also be featured on the District website, YouTube channel, and social media pages. Click here to download the Official Rules.

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Dec 18

College Admissions: Wait Lists & Deferrals

Some wisdom from CHS/MST Counselor Mrs. Liebe regarding wait listing and deferrals for college admissions:

I know this is a much anticipated and anxious time of your senior year and reactions and emotions may be all across the spectrum. If you received a letter of deferral or were placed on a wait listing, please know, this is not a final “no.” Many factors play into a deferral or wait listing and we are not privy to the exact reason behind the decision. Please allow me to explain the differences behind the terms, some possible factors, and how you can respond.

Wait listing (as explained by the Princeton Review Board):

The school is sending you a mixed message. Unfortunately, you won’t know exactly how many students are ahead of you in line. Schools will send acceptance letters to far more students than they have room for—they count on many of those students choosing to attend another school.

Deferrals

Many schools have a quota for the number of students whom they will admit early; if you didn’t make the first cut and you’re viewed as a strong candidate, the school will deferfinal judgment of your application until its regular admissions round. As far as the binding agreements go,  you are freed from any obligation to attend the school if accepted, and you can go ahead and apply and/or accept offers from other schools as you wish.

Factors that impact who is wait listed and deferred

They need to balance out the male/female ratio

Your intended area of study is overenrolled and they need some students to decline

The school has an over-representation of students from the State of Washington

They have experienced a surge in enrollment numbers, yet unfortunately, the enrollment cap remains the same

You may be wondering “now what.?” Let me ask you a question- how badly do you want this deferral to turn into a letter of acceptance? If this institution is your absolute number one choice, then write them a letter– no emails! A handwritten or typed letter conveys a mature and professional sentiment. Be genuine and thank the Dean of Admission or our State of Washington admission counselor for their timely response (even though it’s not the response you wanted) and make sure you:

  • Communicate your commitment to the school and articulate that if you are admitted in the regular decision round, you intend to enroll (if that’s the  truth). If you’re not sure that you’d enroll, write that the college remains a top choice for you.
  • Re-state your reasons why that school best fits your academic and personal needs. Make references to specific professors, courses, extra-curricular activities and research opportunities that show your knowledge of the school and what stood out when you toured the campus (if you toured the campus).
  • Update the college on all the achievements you have made, both inside and outside of the classroom, since you submitted your Early Action/Decision application.
  • Be upbeat and mature by not expressing your frustration.

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Dec 11

Magnet Sophomore Places in VFW Essay Contest

Magnet sophomore Nathan Chillian debated the effort to reward ratio when he considered the extra credit writing assignment Mr. Greene offered in early November via the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) essay contest.  In the end, Chillian decided it was worth it. Little did he know when he submitted his essay that (besides getting the opportunity to reflect deeply on the role of our veterans past and future) his efforts would also earn him a $200 dollar honorarium for his 3rd place essay based on the following prompt: “Why Veterans are Important to our Nation’s History and Future”.  A special thanks to all of the VFW members at post 4278 for this opportunity. And thank you for your service.

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Dec 09

Senior School Board Showcase

On December 8th, 2014, 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 Meghal Sheth and Reesab Pathak.

Ms. Sheth continued her work this year at Washington State University Vancouver with Dr. Allison Coffin. She studied “Zebrafish hair cells, which are are structurally and functionally similar to those in the human inner ear, and examined the potential for bisphenol-A (BPA), the common monomer used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, to kill hair cells.” Her work in this study provides additional evidence about the damaging effects of BPA on both aquatic organisms and human health:  Does BPA Cause Hearing Loss? Assessing the Potential Ototoxicity Induced by Bisphenol-A in Danio rerio (Zebrafish) Lateral Line

Mr. Pathak conducted an internship over the last year and a half at OHSU working on a research team to better understand HIV.  “With over 35 million people living with HIV today and a long history of vaccine failure, an unconventional vaccine is urgently needed.” His work shows that “non-classical Rhesus MHC-E restricts RhCMV/Gag vaccine-induced CD8+ T cell responses … This data suggests that this vaccine could have efficacy in humans.” He has received a co-author credit in a study that will be published in the December 2014 Journal of Immunology:  Universal, MHC-E restricted killer T cell responses: Identification of a novel immune response against HIV 

Congratulations, seniors, on your successful internships and projects!

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Dec 04

An Opportunity to Give

Greetings, Magnet Papermakers! We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving break and are feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the remaining three weeks of this calendar year.

Throughout the fall the MST Magnet teaching team seeks opportunities where we can give support to members of the Magnet community who are in need. Depending on the situation, the help may meet practical needs such as backpacks, shoes or school supplies, or it may come in the form of financial support for food after a devastating illness or job loss. With that being said, if you would like to join us in our support of our Magnet community, there are those who could use some help. You may purchase gift cards from grocery stores such as Fred Meyer, Wal Mart and Winco in any dollar amount. You also may send cash or checks to CHS and we will deposit them into the Magnet’s ASB fund, which we can then request to purchase gift cards for food (checks must be payable to CHS and on the notation line please write “Magnet ASB”). Donations can be delivered to Mrs. Liebe, Mrs. Newman, or Mr. Greene by Wednesday, December 17th. The more the merrier!

The MST Magnet teaching team has so much to be grateful for: good health, the love of family and friends, and a joyful heart. We extend our gratitude and thanks to you and your family during this season of hope, anticipation, and good cheer.

Seasons’ Greetings,

Mrs. Anderson

Mr. Greene

Mrs. Dean

Mr. MacGowan

Mrs. Newman

Mr. Bohac

Mrs. Liebe

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