Tag: science
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SOLUTIONS 5/13: The oceans, too
By Huck Fairman Many who can read and who respect science understand that we are warming the Earth, very possibly to a catastrophic level. Those not concerned may want to read a research piece in SCIENCE, “Avoiding Ocean Mass Extinction From Climate Warming.” Written by two Princeton University researchers, Professor of Geosciences Curtis Deutsch and…
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Metuchen School District takes a look at STEM
METUCHEN — With 80 percent of careers growing in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), school officials are moving forward with an eight-year STEM action program to provide a path for students in the district. Richard Cohen, assistant superintendent and principal at Moss School, presented the STEM action program, which is one…
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South Brunswick schools take part in Science Olympiad
Students from 27 middle schools and 27 high schools in New Jersey participated in the 26th Annual State Finals of the New Jersey Science Olympiad at Middlesex County College in Edison on March 15. The competition is designed to encourage students’ interest in science and technology. They took tests, fired bottle rockets, piloted helicopters and solar…
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Edison academy students take part in Science Olympiad
Students from 27 middle schools and 27 high schools in New Jersey participated in the 26th Annual State Finals of the New Jersey Science Olympiad at Middlesex County College in Edison on March 15. The competition is designed to encourage students’ interest in science and technology. They took tests, fired bottle rockets, piloted helicopters and solar…
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Edison teacher recognized for dreaming big
EDISON — Science teacher Laura Holborow at John P. Stevens High School dreamed big for her students and the community. And for her big dream, Farmer’s Insurance Thank America’s Teachers awarded Holborow with the Dream Big Teacher Challenge grant of $100,000. Farmers Insurance Agent Edward van Eckert, of Metuchen, surprised Holborow with the grant on…
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Programs at Old Bridge Library to explore sharks, coral reefs
Patrons will have an opportunity to explore sharks and the coral reefs – on dry land – at the Old Bridge Library this month. The library’s monthly InQuire science program will feature “Coral Reef CSI” at 2:30 p.m. on July 23. The session will allow attendees to explore coral reefs, learn about their unique…
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Open house April 14 for upcoming science symposium
The North Brunswick Township Science Symposium, conducted by the NBT India Day Committee, will hold an open house 6-9 p.m. on April 14 at North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road. Young scientists in grades 4-12 will be able to display creative science projects on May 22. Participation must be in teams of two…