.: Sponsors


Karen Shepherd- karen.shepherd@pisd.edu

.: What is It?

LASER (Learning About Science And Engineering Research) otherwise known as the Science Fair Organization. This organization promotes research and experimentation in the sciences and engineering at the high school level. LASER provides opportunities for students to become familiar with science and science related programs offered at the top universities in the nation. We recognize the significance of research in human affairs and the importance of humane and ethical principals in the application of research results. We have a talented group of youth who participate in many science events as well as other social events throughout the year. We also are involved with students in the elementary and middle schools. Our goal is to spark an interest in science that will carry over into career choices of the future.

Fees and Requirements: All LASER members must pay annual dues of $15/ year and MUST participate in science fair events.

.: Honors and Awards

PSHS Laser club has been very successful. Check out the 2008 Awards Page for the competitions we have been involved with so far this year and you will find archives of previous year's award at the bottom of the Awards Page.

.: Links


Click here for links to other webpages relating to LASER.

.: 2007– 2008 Officers

Senior Officers:

President: Christina Chang
Vice President: Brian Hernandez
Secretary: Omar Khan
Public Relations: Chris Rose
Historian: Time Carleton

.: 2007-2008 Calendar

2007
Early September Begins ESP and BEAMS
September 19 Picnic - Bob Woodruff Park - North Pavillion
October 1 Applications due for Westinghouse (Seniors ONLY)
October 19 Semifinalists/ Finalists Announced for Westinghouse
November 1 Abstract due to Shep for TJSHS
November TBA Abstract due to TAMU for TJSHS
November 2 - 3 Texas Regional – Westinghouse
November 14 Applications due for STS (Seniors ONLY)
December 1 All SRCs due to Shep- Absolute Last Day!!!
 
2008
January TBA DuPont Challenge Essays Due
January 16 Semifinalists announced for STS
January 17-19 TJSHS – nominated by Shepherd
January 30 Finalists announced for STS
January 31 PSHS School Fair
January TBA Anyone with a project relating to water - Visit the Stockholm Junior Water Prize and submit
February 9 Forms due to Flack for District and Regional
February 13-17 AJAS (Boston, Mass for Alex, Christina, & Neerja)
February TBA Abstracts due to Shepherd for TJAS (Juniors Only)
February TBA Abstracts and papes due to TAMU and TJAS
March 13 District Fair (must participate in PSHS Fair)
March 29-30 Regional Fair
April 10-12 State Science Fair (@ UT San Antonio)

April 31 - May 2

TJAS (Juniors only- limited number)
April 30 - May 3 NJHS (qualifiers from TJHS in January)
May 11 - 17 ISEF – Atlanta, Georgia