SATUR DAY, FEBRUA RY 27, 2016Community College of Allegheny County • South Campus

MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPETITIONMIDDLE SCHOOL COMPETITION

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COMPETITION

OPENING CEREMONY

AGENDA7:00-7:45 a.m. Registration – Mezzanine; CCAC - South Campus7:00-7:45 a.m. Volunteer Training8:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks; CCAC Auditorium Lilas Soukup, Science Bowl Coordinator, NETL Dr. Brenda Trettel, Dean of Academic Affairs, CCAC Dr. Grace Bochenek, Director, NETL The Honorable Tim Murphy, U.S. House of Representatives Team Captains Draw for Division Placement8:55 a.m. Depart Auditorium

9:15 a.m. Round One9:45 a.m. Round Two10:15 a.m. Round Three10:45 a.m. Round Four11:15 a.m. Round Five (Lunch 1)12:00 p.m. Round Six (Lunch 2)12:45 p.m. Round Seven 1:15 p.m. Round Eight2:00 p.m. Checkout (teams not competing in double elimination)

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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGEWelcome to the 25th annual Southwestern Pennsylvania Science Bowl. The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) was there when this competition began 25 years ago and has proudly watched it flourish through the decades. We are excited to celebrate the quarter century of NETL participation that encourages STEM learning in our local community. We have watched multiple generations of young people turn towards science and blossom into the brilliant researchers and engineers we rely on today. We know the vast potential of the students here today and we hope this competition helps inspire them to take on the spirit of curiosity and investigation that drives and accelerates our scientific progress.

Our science bowl would not be possible without the support of our long-time partner, the Community College of Allegheny County, South Campus, and the volunteers and sponsoring organizations, which have been invaluable in making

this event a success. We also acknowledge the coaches and teachers who have shown outstanding dedication in their mentorship and instruction—you are an invaluable resource.

To the competitors gathered here today, we wish you luck. You have spent months honing your skills and knowledge, and we continue to be impressed by your performances under pressure. May your knowledge of math and science inspire you to achieve and, in turn, inspire others to achieve. Have an exciting and enjoyable 25th SWPA Science Bowl!

Dr. Grace BochenekDirectorNational Energy Technology Laboratory

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Dear SWPA Science Bowl Participants & Guests,

On behalf of the CCAC Board of Trustees, our esteemed faculty, staff and executive leadership team, as well as our 50,000-strong student body and our many alumni, welcome to the Community College of Allegheny County and to the 25” annual National Science Bowl. This is an exciting program that CCAC and the National Energy Technology Laboratory have cosponsored this regional event since its inception.

As we are all so often reminded, CCAC is a critical academic lifeline for our students, one that serves all members of our community. Of course, the college cannot continue to flourish without current and future students. This event is just one way for the college to showcase it exceptional programs in science technology, engineering, and mathematics. Many students that participate in the science bowl every year, come to CCAC while they are in high school in our dual enrollment program to obtain transferable college credit and have a head start on their college studies.

For nearly 50 years CCAC has thrived, becoming the educational powerhouse it is today— responsible for educating one of every three Allegheny County residents 18 years and older. We are honored to have one of the largest veteran student populations in the region and take pride that we graduate one of the largest number of health career graduates among two-year colleges, ranking number two in the nation for registered nurses and ranking in the top 10 for the number of graduates in other health-related professions. With nearly 95% of our graduates choosing to remain in the region, it’s no surprise that we have one of the largest and most active alumni bases in southwestern Pennsylvania. With your help, I am confident that CCAC will successfully attain established goals and move to the next level of excellence.

Again, it is an honor to welcome you to CCAC. I wish you a rewarding 25” anniversary SWPA Science Bowl.

WELCOME to CCAC

Dr. Quintin BullockPresidentCommunity College of Allegheny Country

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Dear Participants of the 25th Annual Science Bowl,

On behalf of the Community College of Allegheny County, welcome to the 25th annual National Science Bowl. CCAC and the National Energy Technology Laboratory have co-sponsored this regional event since its inception 25 years ago. This year, CCAC and our community also celebrates the 50th anniversary of our institution and we sincerely hope that you will join us as we recognize the contributions that we all make to the health and vitality of the region over a half century. A series of events can be found on our website, http://50.ccac.edu.

For CCAC, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Science Bowl, in partnership with NETL, is just one way for us to showcase our commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and help to encourage students in our region to pursue careers in the fields.

We offer engineering technology and aviation classes at South Campus and we are on the cutting edge of science and technology education in the region at all of our campuses and centers. Many students, who participate in the science bowl every year, come to CCAC while they are in high school in our dual enrollment program to obtain transferrable college credit and get a jump on college. Soon, we will also offer our classes in many high schools through our College in the High School program.

Our credits are transferrable to nearly all colleges in the state and many nationwide . . . even private colleges. CCAC students have successfully transferred to nearly 500 colleges and universities. Long recognized as a leader in healthcare education, CCAC awards the third-highest number of associate’s degrees in nursing nationwide as well as in health careers and related clinical sciences each year among two-year institutions, according to Community College Week Magazine. We also offer many other high-demand programs that prepare individuals for productive careers in our region.

CCAC is also a wise choice for beginning an educational career with the academic excellence and personal attention you want—but without the debt. Students at CCAC save an average of $23,000 over two years compared to public colleges in the region, and an average of $54,000 over private colleges. A CCAC education is a quality and affordable option for all of you.

Whatever your educational goals, I hope that your competition will be a challenging and rewarding endeavor that promotes teamwork and fosters a lifelong love of science. We are so glad that you and your coaches, your teachers, your family and your team could join us today. Good luck and best wishes on a wonderful competition.

Charlene Newkirk, JDCampus PresidentCCAC–South Campus

WELCOME to CCAC

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a message from CoNgressmaN mUrPHY

To the 2016 Science Bowl Participants,

The history of science in the United States has strong roots in Southwestern Pennsylvania from George Westinghouse pioneering the electrical industry, to Jonas Salk who developed the Polio Vaccine, inventors and scientists from our region helped advance American innovation to make our country thrive, succeed, and prosper.

Today, successes in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and manufacturing make Southwestern Pennsylvania a prime example of how a region can reinvent itself after years of economic downturn. Our top-tier medical facilities lead the world in life-saving research and therapies, while local energy companies and research labs develop exciting breakthroughs that will power our economy into the future. From institutions like the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University to innovation and

technology companies reinventing the Greater Pittsburgh region.

In particular, researchers at the National Energy Technology Laboratory and the NIOSH Pittsburgh Research Laboratory in South Park Township are developing clean-coal technologies to keep our skies clean and the lights on. They are also finding ways to safely expand the use of clean-burning natural gas, which supports over 200,000 jobs in Pennsylvania. This research activity and our abundant natural resources mean continued opportunities for young people who study and work hard.

The Science Bowl helps to showcase your hard work and put your knowledge and skills to the test. I hope you will embrace the challenges of programs like this event as you continue your studies. Doing so will help you to develop the critical thinking skills and passion needed to be a successful scientist.

I also hope you build upon our region’s rich legacy in science and research to advance our country forward. Through passion and perseverance, you will be helping to build a regional culture that rewards hard work.

It is a high honor for you to represent your individual schools and thank you to the sponsors and volunteers who make this event a success. Enjoy the Science Bowl, but most importantly, remember if you apply yourself, you will find there is no limit in what you can achieve in life.

Tim MurphyU.S. House of Representatives

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SPONSORS

AMERICAN FEDERATIONof

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

JUSTICEFRATERNITYPROGRESS

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SPONSORSBCS, Inc.

Carnegie Science CenterCriterion Systems, Inc.

Engineers’ Society of Western PennsylvaniaEquipco

Nemacolin Woodlands ResortPennsylvania Coal Alliance, Inc.

Phipps Conservatory

Pittsburgh Marriott City CenterPittsburgh Supercomputing Center

PNC BankPPG Industries, Inc.

Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport HotelSportClips

Cassidy CateringWaynesburg University

California University of PennsylvaniaCambria Hotels & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown

Cambria Suites WashingtonCarnegie Museum of Art and Natural History

Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh SouthDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh –

Monroeville Convention CenterDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites –

Pittsburgh DowntownEmbassy Suites - Downtown

Enterprise Information Services, Inc.Georgia Institute of Technology

Grove City CollegeHyatt Regency Pittsburgh International AirportHilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University PlaceHilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh – Southpointe

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pittsburgh – SouthpointeHomewood Suites by Hilton – Pittsburgh/Southpointe

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)Jump on the Brand Wagon

LanganLa Roche College

Lakeview Golf Resort & SpaLifeforce Fitness Center

Omni William Penn HotelPennsylvania Trolley Museum

Pittsburgh Airport MarriottPittsburgh Mercy Health System

Point Park UniversityRenaissance Pittsburgh Hotel

Robert Morris UniversitySandy Moses, PartyLite

Senator John Heinz History CenterSheraton Station Square Hotel

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline ParkThe Parking Spot

The Westin Convention Center – PittsburghWashington & Jefferson College

WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh DowntownWyndham Pittsburgh University Center

Your Personal Image, Inc.

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MIDDLE SCHOOLSBrentwood MS Maureen Anderson, Coach Adele Sedlar, Captain Ethan Wright Peter Carozza Noah Kirchner Anton Brunick

Carson MS - Team 1 Patrick Niven, Coach Dana Boyd, Co-Coach Kyle Davies, Captain Andrew Yang Nakul Solai Katherine Sabak Alex Liao

Carson MS - Team 2 Patrick Niven, Coach Dana Boyd, Co-Coach Katherine Golden, Captain Evren Cetin David Handron Vincent Raitt Logan Garvey

Carson MS - Team 3 Patrick Niven, Coach Dana Boyd, Co-Coach Tyler Tieppo, Captain Anthony Puthenpurackal Kai Su Tejaswini Prasanna Steven Liu

Chartiers Valley MS Sara Benis, Coach Samuel Kagle, Captain Samuel Naples Cameron Griffith Meredith May Clare Malone

East Allegheny Jr/Sr HS - Team 1 Eileen Joll, Coach Chris Morrone, Co-Coach Julianna Kustra, Captain Blake Neiderlander Shane Loebsack Stevan Bulatovic

East Allegheny Jr/Sr HS - Team 2 Eileen Joll, Coach Chris Morrone, Co-Coach Isaiah Gray, Captain Benjamin Edwards Julianna Marshall Kaylee Brooks

Fort Couch MS - Team 1 Constance Louise Gibson, Coach Patricia Palazzolo, Co-Coach Jason Choi, Captain Nick Kalra, Captain Rohan Mishra Ryan Sarkett Braden Yates

Fort Couch MS - Team 2 Constance Louise Gibson, Coach Patricia Palazzolo, Co-Coach Chand Vadalia, Captain Basir Khan Jack Myers Aleksa Rodic Christian Chiu

Greensburg Central Catholic - Tm. 1 Pam Cullen, Coach Mackenna Leonida, Captain Dylan Sebek Andrew Daoud Patrick Brewer Jack Cryblskey

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MIDDLE SCHOOLSGreensburg Central Catholic - Tm. 2 Pam Cullen, Coach Luke Mazowiecki, Captain Ethan Boyle Mitchell Nanney Dominick Robinson Seth Skowronek

Greensburg Central Catholic - Tm. 3 Pam Cullen, Coach Alex Myron, Captain Meredith Tropeano Calli-Marie Neil Kennedy Szekely Michelle Binder

Harrison MS - Team 1 Toni Rogiero, Coach Feride Radzhapova, Captain Brendan Shaneman Caden Harsh Cassie Carlson

Harrison MS - Team 2 Toni Rogiero, Coach Colton Brain, Captain Aidan Greenaway Joseph Kosslow Mia Semieraro Christopher Lucas

Hempfield Middle School Amanda Goodman, Coach Molly Blasko, Co-Coach Chris Venzin, Captain Luke Husenits Katelyn Johnson Victoria Harden Adam McCauley

Holy Trinity School Laura LaGrosse, Coach Chiara Golomb, Captain Renee LaGrosseAudrey Flanagan Ethan Williams Hanna DeLisio

Ingomar MS - Team 1 Heath Gamache, Coach Shria Moturi, Captain Nicole McGaa Jiaji Wang Daphne Nie Akshana Dassanaike

Ingomar MS - Team 2 Heath Gamache, Coach Vinay Gupta, Captain Futen Wang Shria Shyam Ashley Chung Sai Velaga

Ingomar MS - Team 3 Heath Gamache, Coach Nathan Greenberg, Captain Victoria Hutchison Neeti Cherukupalli Teresa Huang Grace Gao

Marshall MS - Team 1 Carolyn Steele, Coach Daniel Williams, Co-Coach Jiangfeng Chu, Captain Venkata Daita Joshua Zhou Ethan Eichelberger Hannah Shin

Marshall MS - Team 2 Carolyn Steele, Coach Daniel Williams, Co-Coach Ashna Patel, Captain Claire Shao Cindy Li Anchey Peng Ryan Nash

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MIDDLE SCHOOLSOur Lady of GraceTheresa Rabogliatti, Coach Joel Skelley, Captain Jack Radzanowski Caitlin Kenawell Allison Kenawell

Pleasant Hills MS - Team 1 Andrew Capretto, Coach Mirza Ahmad, Captain Liam Woodward Taylor Gaito Abby Chalovich Sam Richard

Pleasant Hills MS - Team 2Andrew Capretto, Coach Molly Dixon, Captain Joaquin Gardner-Gotera Jenna Fox Jack Thornton Kelsey Stachtiaris

Pleasant Hills MS - Team 3Andrew Capretto, Coach Seth Lieberum, Captain Luke Rayman Samuel Sweeney Jake Pugh Daniel Marcinko

Ringgold MS Krista Klorczyk, Coach Tyler Smida, Captain Nicholas Whaley Ian Dolfi Paige Mihalik Crystal Schuster

Riverview Mike McNally, Coach Sofia Bear, Captain Lauren Hornsby Glenys Kenny-Howell Alyse Johnson Olivia Rossi

South Park MSNicole Ruscitto, Coach Danielle DeProspo, Captain Seth Jones Jaxon Lemley Tyler Robertson

Wendover MS - Team 1 Denise McGill, Coach Molly Blasko, Co-Coach Benjamin Graham, Captain Noah Lohr Frederick Kudrick Anthony Peila Shiv Patel

Westmont Hilltop MS - Team 1 Melissa Louise Kalwanaski, Coach Sheryl Treece, Co-Coach Gabrielle Angeletti, CaptainMeghan SmithermanCassidy WeirGreta George

Westmont Hilltop MS - Team 2 Melissa Louise Kalwanaski, Coach Dan Zeidan, CaptainMeghana Gella Lenox Baloglou nthony Hassett

Winchester Thurston School Tracy Valenty, Coach Christopher Roman, Captain Sam Zlotnikov Scott RoutledgeJacob Bair

Woodland Hills Jr/Sr HSJodi Blasi, Coach Michael Dasilva , Captain Michael Fletcher Mark Goggin Aiden Meininger

Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania Charter School Mustafa Gurkan, Coach Stephanie Michael, Co-Coach Hayley McKay, Captain Zander Spik Berfin Bircan Ali Demircioglu Sabina Hatam

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MIDDLE SCHOOLS

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PRIZES• for School Science Department• Washington and Jefferson Hoodies• Lanyan Waterproof Containers• Participate in SSP Awards Banquet on May 18, 2016• A trip to Washington, D.C. to represent SWPA at the National Science Bowl

• $1000 for School Science Department• PA Trolley Museum Passes• Statler College of Engineering Drawstring Bags,

Sunglasses, and Yo-Yos

• $500 for School Science Department• Grove City Shirts• Georgia Tech Shirts• Carnegie Science Center Passes

• $750 for School Science Department• Georgia Tech Shirts• Battery Chargers• Carnegie Science Center Passes

Civility award winning team in each division will receive Cell Phone Music Amplifiers and Complimentary 2017 SWPA Science Bowl

Registration Fee

Civility Award All students will receive a SWPA Science Bowl T-shirt, drawstring backpack,

water bottle, and Einstein stress squeezer.

$1250 1stplace

2 ndplace

3 rdplace

4 thplace

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2015 RESULTS

1stplace

2 ndplace

3 rdplace

4 thplace

MarshallMiddle School –Team 1

IngomarMiddle School –Team 1

DorseyvilleMiddle School

IngomarMiddle School –Team 3

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SPONSOR NOTESLockheed Martin Energy Solutions provides energy management, smart grid, engineering, operational support, and cyber security solutions to utility, commercial and federal customers. Today, Lockheed Martin is partnering with

customers and investing talent in clean, secure, and smart energy - enabling global security, a strong economic future, and climate protection for future generations. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 112,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation’s net sales for 2014 were $45.6 billion.

For over 100 years, Booz Allen Hamilton, a strategy and technology consulting firm, continues to play a crucial role in helping clients in government, industry, and the nonprofit spheres surmount their

most complex challenges and meet their mission. Working in partnership with clients, Booz Allen helps them confront some of the most pressing problems of the 21st century-securing our homeland, combating global terrorism, providing vital citizen services, and protecting the environment. Booz Allen continues to serve its clients as a trusted, impartial advisor on their toughest problems and greatest opportunities, delivering results that endure and helping them prepare for what’s next.

Booz Allen has partnered with NETL to provide energy sector planning and analysis and support. In this partnership, Booz Allen provides strategic energy sector analysis, techno-economic analysis and modeling, benefits analysis, life cycle assessments, energy infrastructure analysis, and technical communications and outreach support to NETL’s mission. Booz Allen leverages a cross-functional team of science, engineering, social science, and business expertise both within and external to the firm to succeed in this role. Strong foundational knowledge in science, technology, and mathematics is a key differentiator leading to our superior delivery to NETL and all of our clients.

An internationally renowned public research university founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh is a leading center of learning and research in the arts, sciences, humanities,

professions, and health sciences. It is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, a by-invitation-only organization preeminent doctorate-granting research institutions in North America.

USSE2 O&M Services is an 8(a), minority, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) classified Joint Venture of US&S, Inc. and E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. under the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Mentor Protégé Program. USSE2 O&M Services has become successful at delivering safe, efficient, low cost and reliable services to our customers. We specialize in infrastructure and facilities management including maintenance, work planning & control, utilities operations, engineering, grounds maintenance, janitorial, warehouse

operations, mail operations, fleet maintenance, and government property administration. We currently provide these services at the NETL DOE sites in Albany, Oregon, Morgantown, West Virginia; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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SPONSOR NOTESWVU delivers high-quality education, excels in discovery and innovation, models a culture of diversity and inclusion, promotes health and vitality, and builds pathways for the exchange of knowledge and opportunity between the state, the nation, and the world.

The WVU campus’ mix of historic and modern facilities includes 430 buildings on 1,456 acres. Eleven main campus buildings are located on the National Register of Historic Places, and WVU operates eight experimental farms and four forests throughout the state, in addition to WVU Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Camp and Lifelong Learning Center near Weston.

WVU’s 15 colleges and schools offer 197 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree programs in agriculture, natural resources and design; arts and sciences; business and economics; creative arts; dentistry; education and human services; engineering and mineral resources; journalism; law; medicine; nursing; pharmacy; physical activity and sport sciences; and public health.

The WVU Honors College encourages a style of learning and living that is tailored to the highly motivated, excelling student’s special requirements. Hundreds of distance education classes are available via the Web and other technologies.

The research enterprise of West Virginia University is diverse, richly talented, progressive, and focused on the goal of making people’s lives better in the highest tradition of an American land-grant institution of higher education. Ever since it was founded, WVU has been committed to that goal, from biomedical research to energy research and a hundred areas in between.

Five areas of WVU’s research strength that are being focused on are: addressing health disparities in Appalachia, improving STEM education and scientific literacy, utilizing shale gas responsibly, promoting stewardship of water resources, and achieving international leadership in radio astronomy.

WVU ranks nationally for prestigious scholarships—24 Rhodes Scholars, 22 Truman Scholars, 36 Goldwater Scholars, 2 British Marshall Scholars, 2 Morris K. Udall Scholars, 5 USA Today All-USA College Academic First Team Members (and 11 academic team honorees), 9 Boren Scholars, 7 Gilman Scholars, 36 Fulbright Scholars, and 11 Critical Language Scholars.

Fall 2013 main campus enrollment is 29,466 (statewide 32,348)—22,757 undergraduates, 5,077 graduate students, and 1,632 professional students. WVU students come from every West Virginia county, all 50 US states, and 113 nations around the world.

MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. is engaged in the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas; the transportation, fractionation, storage, and marketing of NGLs; and the gathering and transportation

of crude oil. As a leading provider of midstream services in the natural gas industry, our business strategy is to deliver best-of-class service by developing high-quality, strategically located, diversified assets in the liquids-rich areas of the natural gas resource plays in the United States.

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Duquesne University’s Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

When selecting a university, student scientists may think they only have two options: attending a small college with a strong focus on teaching or a large university that offers the excitement of innovative research. But Duquesne University’s Bayer School of Natural and

Environmental Sciences offers both. Students benefit from faculty who are passionate about teaching and mentoring students. Yet they also have opportunities to participate in breakthrough research and gain hands-on experience with all the latest laboratory instrumentation.

Founded in 1878 by the Spiritans (the Congregation of the Holy Spirit), Duquesne boasts a proud legacy of providing an exceptional education with an emphasis on moral values, a dedication to quality teaching and a commitment to service. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked us as a top-tier national university, 43rd on its “Great Schools, Great Price” list and one of the top 10 Catholic universities in the nation. Duquesne’s urban setting places its students in close proximity to a wealth of science-based internship opportunities at corporations and agencies throughout the region. Although it is located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, Duquesne still preserves the feel of a small college town because of its safe, attractive, self-contained campus.

Duquesne University’s Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences offers a comprehensive selection of degree options for undergraduates, including Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Pre-Medical Professions and Secondary Science Education. Master’s programs are offered in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Management, and Forensic Science and Law. Ph.D. programs are offered in Biology and Chemistry.

Virginia Tech takes a hands-on, engaging approach to education, preparing scholars to be leaders in their fields and communities. As the commonwealth’s most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech offers 225 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students and

manages a research portfolio of $496 million. The depth and breadth of Virginia Tech’s research capabilities stretch across disciplines and continents. We invite you to explore our game-changing research enterprise and see for yourself why Virginia Tech is known globally for discovery and innovation.

Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in national security, health and engineering. The Company’s 21,000 employees support vital missions for our government and the commercial sector, develop innovative solutions to drive better

outcomes and defend our Nation’s digital and physical infrastructure from ‘new world’ threats. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $5.77 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2014 after giving effect to the spin-off of the company’s technical services and information technology business.

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EQT Corporation is an integrated energy company with emphasis on Appalachian area natural gas production, gathering, and transmission. With more than 125 years of experience, EQT continues to be a leader in the use of advanced horizontal drilling technology – designed to minimize the potential impact of drilling-related activities and reduce the overall environmental footprint. Through safe and responsible

operations, the Company is committed to meeting the country’s growing demand for clean-burning energy, while continuing to provide a rewarding workplace and enrich the communities where its employees live and work. EQT also owns a 90% limited partner interest in EQT GP Holdings, LP. EQT GP Holdings, LP owns the general partner interest, all of the incentive distribution rights, and a portion of the limited partner interests in EQT Midstream Partners, LP.

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies, with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal energy; provides energy efficiency solutions; and develops the energy resources of the future, including biofuels. Chevron’s Marcellus and Utica natural gas operations are based in Moon Township, Pa.

GE Power provides a broad array of power generation, energy delivery, and water process technologies to solve your challenges locally. We work in several areas of the energy industry, including renewable resources such as wind and solar, biogas and alternative fuels, and coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear energy. We also develop advanced technologies to help solve some of the world’s most complex challenges related to water availability and quality.

Headquartered in Schenectady, New York, GE Power is GE’s largest industrial business, with more than $27 billion in revenue in 2014 and approximately 38,000 employees serving customers in more than 125 countries.

The Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to educating members of the scientific community, students, and teachers about spectroscopy and science. It promotes knowledge of spectroscopy, the dissemination of such knowledge and cooperation among scientists in the field of spectroscopy. It achieves these goals by hosting workshops and monthly technical meeting; participating in science festivals; financially supporting scientifically-related community activities and affiliated societies; and by creating endowments and awarding grants and scholarships. It also presents and sponsors awards recognizing outstanding achievement in scientific research related to spectroscopy and scientific education in general.

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RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) Range Resources Corporation is among the leading independent natural gas companies operating in the United States through subsidiaries in both the Southwestern and Appalachian regions of the country.

With regional headquarters in Canonsburg, PA, Range currently has nearly 500 employees in Pennsylvania and employs another 5,000 people who work as subcontractors with service companies each day.

Range has operated in Pennsylvania for more than 30 years and, in 2004, pioneered the Marcellus Shale, which is now believed to be among the largest known natural gas fields in the world. Range is committed to the responsible development of natural gas and helping to create opportunities for local workers and businesses.

The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP) was organized in 1942 by a group of chief chemists and research analysts in the Pittsburgh area to provide an interchange of ideas, develop solutions to problems in analytical chemistry, and to encourage sociability among practitioners of the same profession. The objectives of the SACP are to encourage the advancement of Analytical Chemistry and to facilitate and promote scientific contacts among analytical chemists. The SACP is dedicated to the education of its membership, the community and the future scientists in our schools. By educating the children and the community, a new generation is being prepared to meet the scientific challenges of the future as well as to ensure scientific literacy in

those who choose non-scientific career paths. Continuing Education helps to keep the members current with new technologies, instrumentation and methods. The Society offers lectures, symposia, and workshops by renowned experts on topics at the cutting edge of Analytical Chemistry. It provides awards, scholarships, and grants to promote science education locally, nationally and internationally.

KeyLogic Systems is a strategic management services company specializing in support to federal research, development and demonstration (RD&D) programs. We offer scientific and engineering expertise, program management and performance assurance solutions to 18 different federal agencies. Our

technical and management expertise, combined with our business software solutions enable our customers to make better business decisions in pursuit of their mission. At the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), KeyLogic is the prime contractor for a team of world-class companies and universities focused on successful RD&D across the entire NETL portfolio of advanced energy technologies. We support the full lifecycle of RD&D, from the selection and award of projects through technology demonstrations leading to commercialization and wide-scale deployment. Each year we offer paid internships to college undergraduate and graduate students to work alongside our experienced staff. These rewarding opportunities provide real-world experience in support of the only national laboratory exclusively focused on the global energy challenge.

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SPONSOR NOTESSince its modest beginnings in 1966, the Community College of Allegheny County has grown to become one of Pennsylvania’s preeminent community colleges and is increasingly being recognized as one of the nation’s leading postsecondary educational institutions. From groundbreaking student success initiatives to top-ranked academic and

career-based programs to serving a student population that surpasses 50,000 per year, CCAC continues to be the college of choice for nearly one out of three adults in the Greater Pittsburgh metropolitan region.

A comprehensive, two-year college with four campuses and three centers located throughout Allegheny County as well as an additional center location in Washington County, CCAC offers more than 150 degree, certificate, diploma and transfer programs across a diverse range of disciplines including those in the arts and humanities; business; science, technology, engineering and math; health; education, social, and behavioral sciences; and the skilled trades. CCAC students have the choice of attending day, evening and weekend classes taught by nearly 250 full-time faculty and instructors in classes averaging just under 20 students each. CCAC also offers hundreds of courses online in addition to a number of programs entirely or mostly online. Through its dual emphasis on rigorous academic education and hands-on workforce training, CCAC graduates are well prepared for transition into baccalaureate programs at four-year institutions in addition to immediate entry into the workforce.

CCAC graduates have transferred to the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities, have obtained the most academically challenging and competitive degrees, and can be found at leading companies, organizations and institutions throughout the nation. Half a million strong and growing, CCAC alumni are actively engaged in every sector of society, providing leadership to scores of economic, scientific, civic and philanthropic entities both in the Pittsburgh region and around the world.

Air Products touches the lives of consumers around the globe in positive ways every day. With over 20,000 employees and operations in more than 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage, health and personal care to energy, transportation and

semiconductors. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, equipment and services.

Founded in 1940, Air Products has built a reputation for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Our aim is to develop lasting relationships with our customers and communities based on human qualities: understanding their needs, doing business with integrity and honesty, and demonstrating a passion for exceeding expectations.

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SPONSOR NOTESLeonardo Technologies, Inc. (LTI) is a small business that specializes in energy by providing professional engineering, design, and management services to both public and private clients. Headquartered in Bannock, Ohio, LTI is proud to assist NETL in its mission to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States by providing support to the NETL

contract at all five locations – primarily Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Morgantown, West Virginia.

In addition to the NETL contract, LTI also provides support to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, various state governments, private companies, and non-profit groups. The strategic perspective, technical skill, and international experience that LTI offers provides the foundation necessary to succeed in the dynamic field of energy. LTI remains dedicated to providing a client-focused approach for achieving positive, value-added results by bringing innovative approaches to help clients achieve their goals and objectives.

LTI is honored to join NETL’s efforts to provide opportunities to the Nation’s students and teachers interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by sponsoring the 2016 Southwestern Pennsylvania Science Bowl for the twelfth consecutive year. Aligning with the goal of the Science Bowl, LTI encourages students to excel in mathematics and science and to pursue careers in these fields.

LTI commends and congratulates all teams and team members who participate in the Science Bowl. Good luck!

For 17 years, Optimal Solutions and Technologies (OST), has focused on solving our clients’ most challenging problems through process excellence. In 2010, we achieved and continue to maintain a coveted Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Development Level 5 assessment, which we use to improve efficiencies resulting in lower operational costs. OST also holds ISO 9001:2008, 27000, 20000, and 10002 certifications.

In the Energy sector, OST is the prime Information Technology (IT) support contractor to the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). OST provides network, application, and service continuity by managing the maintenance, testing, upgrades, and current enterprise IT operations across multiple NETL sites. The Information Technology Operations and Maintenance Support (ITOMS) contract employs over 100 specialists from various disciplines, managed by OST to provide exemplary service to over 100 legacy applications and systems as well as 17 other key areas of responsibility.

OST’s team is bringing transformation to NETL’s IT systems and processes, including moving to the cloud, consolidating data centers, improving security posture, and rigorously following quality standards. We congratulate all of the students participating in the 2016 Science Bowl competition and applaud their teachers, coaches, and the many volunteers who make this event so special. OST is proud to continue our sponsorship and investment in these future scientists and leaders of America.

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Penn State offers one of the widest varieties of science and engineering majors and minors found anywhere in the United States. This means that there are many opportunities to find a major to fit your interests.

The College of Earth Mineral Sciences houses top-flight programs in the three areas that will impact the future of the planet and its inhabitants: Natural Sciences: The earth itself--the power of the atmosphere and the living planet beneath; Social Science: Human interaction that influences

all life on earth; Engineering: Cutting edge wisdom and skills to shape, conserve and utilize earth’s bounty for today and tomorrow.

The College of Engineering programs are some of the most comprehensive in the country, emphasizing technical expertise combined with leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Our mission is to educate world-class engineers who have sought after technical and problem solving skills.

The Eberly College of Science is one of the most recognized and respected science colleges in the country, offering study in fourteen majors in the life, physical, mathematical, and interdisciplinary sciences.

Whether you know exactly which area of science or engineering you’d like to study or if you’re still deciding what your major will be, the opportunities for you are endless. From studying abroad, to internships, to doing ground-breaking research with our faculty, you will discover which area is right for you at Penn State.

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 650,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. AFGE has been nationally affiliated with the AFL-CIO since AFGE was founded in 1932, and AFGE Local 1916 - which represents approximately 500 federal workers employed by the US Department of Energy/National Energy Technology Laboratory and the US Center for Disease Control/National Institute of Occupational and Health’s Office of Mining Research and National Personal Protective Laboratory, both located at the Bruceton Research Center near South Park, Pennsylvania - is also affiliated with the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO state federation, as well as participates as a member of the Allegheny County Labor Council. AFGE Local 1916 takes seriously its responsibility

to help provide good government services while ensuring that government workers are treated fairly and with dignity. The union supports a meaningful transformation of the federal workplace to improve the way services and benefits are delivered to the American public. AFGE is proud to make America work

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SPONSOR NOTESBig Ideas that shape your world start here.

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a global research university with more than 13,000

students, and 100,000 alumni in nearly 130 countries, more than 1400 faculty members. CMU has been a birthplace of innovation since its founding in 1900.

Today, we are a global leader bringing groundbreaking ideas to market and creating successful startup businesses. Our students are recruited by some of the world’s most innovative companies. Our award-winning faculty members are renowned for working closely with students to solve real-world scientific, technological and societal challenges. We put a strong emphasis on creating things-from art to robots.

Here are some facts about CMU...

• For 2015-2016, the Times Higher Education of London ranked CMU No. 22 in the world, and No. 16 among U.S. universities.

• In 2014, US News & World Report ranked CMU’s School of Computer Science No. 1 in the world.

• CMU is one of only 25 universities in the world, 11 in the U.S., invited to join the World Economic Forum’s Global University Leaders Forum. Business members of the Forum include the world’s top 1,000 companies, who drive the economy forward, and who collaborate on shaping global, regional and industry agendas.

• Also a leader in the arts, CMU was named as the first, exclusive Higher Education Partner of the Tony Awards®.

• CMU attracts major companies to partner with our students and faculty, including: Google, Intel, Disney and more.

• CMU has helped to greenlight more than 1,000 companies, creating jobs across the U.S. and internationally, with the highest concentrations in Pittsburgh, Silicon Valley and India. In 2014, CMU launched more than 36 startup companies.

• CMU is a world leader in robotics. Software that guides NASA’s Mars rovers and provides crash avoidance systems in GM’s Cadillac began at CMU.

• The university is also proud to note that the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NATL) was first launched on the site of its Pittsburgh campus.

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SPONSOR NOTESAmec Foster Wheeler designs, delivers and maintains strategic and complex infrastructure assets across a broad range of markets. It is structured around four business units; Environment & Infrastructure, Mining, Oil & Gas and Clean Energy/Power. The Clean Energy/Power group has supplied full asset life cycle, including new build, operational support and decommissioning in nuclear, renewables, transmission and distribution, power and bioprocessing. Inside the Clean Energy/Power group resides the Clean Air Technology section of the Global Power Group, which is supporting the SWPA Science Bowl. The Clean Air Technology section has been offering a full range of air pollution control products to reduce particulate and acid gas emissions for over 100 years to both utility and industrial customers. We are proud to be headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Our more than 85,000 people — designers, architects, builders, engineers, scientists and program managers — are trusted advisors to clients with projects in 152 countries, and we are called upon to solve today’s most complex challenges, all with an eye on what’s next.

We build iconic skyscrapers and deliver clean water to remote villages. We plan and deliver smart cities, and make others more resilient to change. We preserve habitats and restore damaged environments. We connect people, places and economies with roads, bridges, tunnels and transit systems. We provide services that promote security and peace of mind.

For six years, we have been ranked the #1 engineering design firm by revenue in Engineering News-Record magazine’s annual industry rankings, and AECOM has been recognized by Fortune magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company.

We are AECOM. We are built to deliver a better world.

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VOLUNTEERSEmily AdkinsTrish Adkins-ColianeErik AlbenzeBrian AlbinNicholas AndersonDave AnnaKaitlyn AnnaCarolyn ArdashGarin ArdashJohn BaltrusKatherine Batten-KimePaul BattistaLynda BattistaAlex BechtelMike BelkoHolly BiddleBruce BiddleArthur BlackwellFloyd BoilangerLynn BrickettMandi CampbellMike CapozolliAnne CareyKristen CarlisleAdam CarpenteroVincent ChouRobert ColianeChristopher ColianeAlexie DalrympleTed DebiakDennis DelmastroAlicia DelmastroAlexis DerrRodney DiehlNicholas DiLuciaBreanna DominguezMichael DriverBen DuppstadtBreann FarrierTony GaglierdJames GardinerMatt Gaydos

Jesse GoellnerFred GoellnerEvan GraniteMeghan GreenwoodAlec GriecoEmily GroeglerJason GuinanKeerti GulatiKelly GurneyRick GurneyKerry HackertDenise HammondKatie HartMarcus HewittBethany HornbeckXavier HornbeckLane HornbeckGabriel HornbeckDan HutchinsonGrace HuttonKylie HuttonJuliet IsemanJinish JainMatt JamiesonBob KarcherJuli KlaraRobert KleinmannMichelle KrynockAdriane Larussa Cassi LefflerKaren LockhartRobert MannsJoe MarriottAnne MartiColleen McDonaldAnn McHoesKen MechlingMara MenkMara MenkAlice MercerDakota MerrilesMary Beth Meyer

Linda MillerOtis MillsRobert MohnStephanie MorrisonJessica MullenJonathon MungalMichael MungalPatrick MurphyMichele MutchekChristina MyersEileen NovobilskyMike NowakTyler O’DonnellBill O’DowdAshley OparSteven OstheimCarrie PatrickShaelyn PatzerHenry PennlineMinh Quan DinhMatt QuinliskAllison RabonJoAnne RehakCathy RochfordNicole RosaDonna RosenbergValJean RossmanElliot RothTom SarkusJosh Shaffer

Donna ShafferNicholas SiefertCathey SirnaClaire SmathersAndrea SmithDolly SnyderRyan SobieralskiLilas SoukupMichele SoukupLiz StakehouseDennis StankoJack SteeleRichard StehleLarry SullivanRussell TeagardenRobert ThompsonChuck TkachMary TkachDean Tzeng John UzielBonnie VanekEmily WalshPing WangEmily WelshSteve WinterStephanie WolfeAngela YoungAmanda Zdobinski

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HISTORYThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl® (NSB) competition nationally recognizes academic achievers in math and science and is a proven tool for encouraging students to excel in these fields. The program places these students on a par with their peers who excel in athletics. The NSB supports President Obama’s call “to teach our kids that it’s not just the winner of the Super Bowl who deserves to be celebrated, but the winner of the Science Fair,” and many of these lauded students pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields: the future innovators and practitioners of science and technology in America.

The 2016 NSB—the national championship—will be held April 28– May 2 in Washington, DC. Competing teams first prevail in regional tournaments conducted earlier in the year across the nation. The regional competitions for high schools and middle schools in the 12 contiguous counties of Southwestern Pennsylvania (SWPA), with approximately 550 students, teachers, and volunteers participating, are conducted by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), part of the DOE Office of Fossil Energy. The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) hosts these semi-final, round-robin tournaments on Saturday, February 20 for high schools and Saturday, February 27 for middle schools. The top team from each of the four divisions in both the high school and middle school SWPA competitions will then participate in the final

double-elimination regional championship matches at NETL on Wednesday, March 9.

In addition to prizes and certificates, regional high school and middle school champions each receive an expense-paid trip to the NSB where they attend both the academic tournament and intriguing science seminars. At the NSB, teams participating in the final double-elimination rounds receive a cash prize for their schools and additional prizes and trips are awarded to the top four high school and middle school teams.

Since the inception of the NSB in 1991, more than 225,000 students have participated in this fast-paced, question-and-answer tournament. Each year, the number of regional competitions has grown significantly. In 1991, 18 regional high school tournaments took place; this year, more than 9,500 high school students will compete in 70 regional events across the United States and in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Based on the success of the high school program, DOE launched the Middle School Science Bowl (MSSB) in 2002, and in 2016, 4,500 middle school students will compete in 50 regional Science Bowl tournaments around the country.

The NSB and MSSB competitions are managed and coordinated by DOE’s Office of Science. DOE facilities like NETL, other federal agencies’ sites, utilities, and educational institutions conduct the regional tournaments.

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INFORMATION

The use of electronic devices (i.e., cell phones, iPads, MP3 players, DVD players, etc.) is not permitted during any of the public sessions of the Science Bowl competition by any participant (i.e., student, coach, and official) or guest (i.e., parent, observing students, etc.). Public sessions include general meetings in the auditorium and competition rooms.

If a Science Bowl official observesthe use of these devices during theprohibited usage periods, the devicewill be removed from the individual and kept at Command Central. The device will be returned at the conclusion of the event.

Pictures may only be taken by the multimedia team provided by NETL. All photos taken during the course of the competition will be available on NETL’s Flickr page and will be provided to the teams at the conclusion of the final rounds.

Brian AlbinDave Anna

Alicia DelmastroMatt Gaydos

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Patrick MurphyShaelyn Patzer

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A SPECIAL THANKS

A very special thank you to theAmerican Chemical Society Club of IUP,

American Chemical Society Junior Club of IUP,and Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity of IUP.

We would also like to thank the various sponsors for their generousdonations, which will be given to team coaches as a token gift

in recognition of their hard work.

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