This week, USU State TODAY highlighted the USU Uintah Basin middle school science fair. “Since its beginnings at the USU Vernal campus over one decade ago, the Uintah Basin Middle School Science Fair has grown into a wonderful opportunity for local middle and high school students to carry out and share their own scientific research with the community, with winners qualifying to present at higher state and even national science fairs later on,” says Mike Christiansen, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at USU Uintah Basin and one of the fair’s organizers. “Over the years, many hundreds of students have participated and have deeply enjoyed their experience. Having seen their smiling faces each year, I believe the fair has brought great personal joy to them and their families. I’ve also gained profound feelings of satisfaction as I’ve worked with a collaborative team of dozens of outstanding local teachers to help organize and carry out this amazing annual event.” This year, over 160 students participated in the science fair with the top 3 in each grade and category qualified to attend the Ritchey Science and Engineering Junior Fair in March at Weber State in Ogden.
