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Category Descriptions
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Intel NWSE reserves the right to divide or combine categories based upon the number of entrants. An effort will be made to notify students affected by category modifications, but such notification may not be possible due to time constraints. Categories may be entered by individuals or a small team (2 to 3 students.) There is no specific category for small teams. Special rule for small team projects Each team should appoint a team leader; however, each member should be fully involved, familiar with all aspects of the project, and able to act as a spokesperson. The team must jointly submit one abstract and one research plan that specifically outlines each member's responsibilities. All team member names must appear on the abstract and on each form. Special rule for large team projects At the Middle School competition large teams (more than 3 people) will be included with the subject category. The Intel NWSE will not include large team projects in the High School division. Your Regional Fair may accept large team projects, please check with your Fair Director.
High School Categories FAQ's for new HS Categories |
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| Animal Science |
Behavioral and Social Sciences |
| Biochemistry General Biochemistry Metabolism Structural Biochemistry |
Cellular & Molecular Biology |
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Chemistry |
Computer Science |
| Earth Science |
Engineering: Materials and Bioengineering |
Engineering: Electrical & Mechanical |
Energy and Transportation |
| Environmental Analysis |
Environmental Management |
| Mathematical Sciences |
Medicine and Health Sciences |
| Microbiology
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Physics and Astronomy |
| Plant Sciences Agriculture/Agronomy Development Ecology Genetics Photosynthesis Plant Physiology (Molecular, Cellular, Organismal) Plant Systematics, Evolution |
*Large Team |
Intel Northwest Science Expo Middle School Categories
Animal Science and Microbiology : Animal Sciences, microbiology, yeast.
Behavioral and Social Sciences: Human and animal behavior, social and community relationships- psychology, sociology, anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, learning, perception, urban problems, public opinion surveys, etc.
Chemistry and Earth : Study of nature and composition of matter and laws governing it- physical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, plastics, metallurgy, soil chemistry, etc. Geology, mineralogy, climatology, oceanography, meteorology, seismology, geography, tectonics, planetary science, astronomy.
Computer Science and Math: Study and development of computer software and hardware and associated logical devices. Development of formal logical systems or various numerical and algebraic computations, and the application of these principles- calculus, geometry, abstract algebra, number theory, statistics, complex analysis, probability.
Consumer Products Testing: Comparison of product quality, effectiveness, usefulness, economy, cost, smell, environmental friendliness, etc.
Engineering: Technology; projects that directly apply scientific principles to manufacturing and practical uses- civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, material, thermodynamics, robotics etc.
Energy and Transportation: Aerospace and aeronautical engineering, aerodynamics, alternative fuels, fossil fuel energy, vehicle development, renewable energies, engines
Environmental Science: Study of pollution (air, water, and land) sources and their control; environmental engineering, ecology.
Medicine and Health: Study of diseases and health of humans and animals- dentistry, pharmacology, pathology, ophthalmology, nutrition, sanitation, pediatrics, dermatology, allergies, speech and hearing, etc.
Physics: Electrmagnetical: electricity, optics, magnetics, light
Physics: Mechanics: sound, friction, velocity, heat, Newton's three laws
Plant Science: Agriculture/Agronomy, Development, Ecology,
Genetics,
Photosynthesis,
Plant Physiology.
Middle School Large team projects will compete against individual and small team projects in the appropriate project category. A student may only have one project.
If you have questions about your category selection please contact Stephanie Jones at nwse@pdx.edu.
Last updated - November 1, 2007
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