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Show April 21, 1994 Hilltop Times WSU Science Fair gets a boost from Hill employees workers who are interested in science and donate their time. "The caliber of judges that come from Hill helps demonstrate to the students the scope of Air Force involvement in research and development," by Valerie Chavez Hilltop Times staff writer Do "Analysis of the Light Spectrum on Tagetes erecta, Antirrhinum ma-juand Capsicum frutescens," "or "Identification of Strk, a Schistocera americana gene" conjure up images of school days in science class? No, these are not fictitious names from a Steven Spielberg movie. They are actually titles of two science fair projects at the annual Weber State University, State Science and Engineering Fair held last week at the Dee Events Center in Ogden. More than 450 students from Northern s, Utah participated. 2nd Lt. Melanie Steckbauer, an Junior high and high school students set up projects in the hallways surrounding the Dee Events Center auditorium, and were testing the memory of inebriated mice, determining which data encryption method is most efficient, and trying to find a cure for acne. "Utah student science fair exhibitors are among the top in the country in the fields of mathematics, engineering and physical sciences," said Michael Slabaugh, director for the fair. "With Weber State hosting the largest science fair in the state, the need for qualified judges is essential for its success." Slabaugh said a great deal of credit goes to Hill employees who participate as judges. The students rely on the efforts of the military and civilian elec- tronics engineer in the Range Acquisition Section of the 545th Test Group, volunteered because she remembers as a student participating in a number of science fairs, and how important it was to her to have judges come by and take an interest in what she learned. "I would like to be a good influence on the students and to let them know that I'm there to support them," said Steckbauer. "We need their kind of talent and interest in the fields of science." For first-tim- e science fair judge Neil Werenskjold, a technical manual editor in the Technology and Industrial Support Directorate, the reason for judging was as simple as the joy of working with kids. "I didn't have a lot of guidance growing up and it was always a real " . CROSSROADS OF THE WEST Why Ecological study Gerald Hodgkinson, a student from Ogden High, explains his science fair project td 2nd Lt. Joseph Clawson, 649th Air Base Group Headquarters Section chief. Hodgkinson's project was a study of the effect of a metropolitan water reclamation facility on the ecology of the Jordan River. struggle to become prepared in life," Werenskjold explained. "I had to learn things on my own, or by an adult banging me on the head. I didn't have someone coming up gently beside me and helping me along. "It's nice to help someone through positive encouragement,"- - Werenskjold added. EASY QUICKC INTERMOUNTAIN WEST'S BIGGEST & BEST! We Cash Checks Post-Date- d 1 30-MA- Y Saturday, April 30 9:00 A.M.-6:0- 0 Sunday, May 7 9:00 A.M.-5:0- 0 P.M. P.M. Hill judges agreed that all the students who participated should be proud and commended for their scientific curiosity and hard work. The judges should be equally proud of their academic knowledge and their interest in the exhibitors. In some small way they have contributed to our nation's future. Waitfor Pay Pay? Short On Cash? APRIL PTy li ii... said Slabaugh. Judging science fairs helps provide a means of keeping the public informed of the Air Force mission. Hill also provides technical expertise of Air Force people who understand the need to continually attract new talent. More than 60 judges from the base volunteered for Weber State's science fair and they did so for a number of reasons. We Can Help! CONVENIENT No Credit Checks Easy Extension Personal & Friendly Service m Check ExcbangeWMZ Ogden Bennett Chiropractic Office -- ttoaHnturane i U 14 N. Fort Lane f (Corner of Fort Lane and Gentile) A LAYTON - Wet at the 'TTN, 544-545- 6 DON'T WAIT A STAFF "DEDICATED TO CARING FOR YOUR HEALTH" Private or Group Insurance Over 700 Insurance companies recognize and cover chiropractic care. This can reduce your cost to little or nothing. , m m mm i m.. mr mm cr r w . Palmer Method -- - w m m m..-- 546-360- m. 0 195 B, Gentile ; Layton Mail Handlers ... CALL TODAY WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT To be applied to your Insurance Deductible. Some restrictions apply. Expires 51494 PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR Door Dings Minor Dents Without Painting! W TEXACO WINDOW TINTING $2oo COMPLETE VEHICLE Expires 51494 |