Sci-Tech Fair on the Go

(Winner of the best display board, tarpaulin category. Photo courtesy of Charmaine V. Pecson)










by Elson Ian Nyl Galang

The Philippine Science High School-Southern Mindanap Campus celebrated the Sci-Tech Festival last January 22-23, 2009 at the school's gymnasium. This year's theme is: "searching4solutions@pisay.com".

It was participated in by the different groups of students who showcased to the community their invented gadgets, investigatory projects, and math and science researches.

The 1st year students presented their investigatory projects and gadgets while for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students were involved in math and science researches. Teachers, staff, and invited guests also took part in the event.

After each group faced the prelimiary judging, the top five for the 2st and 2nd year levels underwent a science congress. On the other hand, the 3rd year level went through a "face-off".

each qualified groups defended their reseaches and answered all the questions thrown to them by the judges and even audience members.

The awarding ceremony followed, where the top three researches were awarded with medal-button pins and certificates. Awards were also iven to those groups with the best display boards in both the tarpaulin and non-tarpaulin category.

On the morning of January 23, 2009, invited guest Dr. Jerry Layton gave a talk on creation science. He pointed out differences between creationism and evolution.