.: Sponsor


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.

.: 2009-2010 Calendar

September TBA

Picnic form turned in--- are you going to the PICNIC

September 19. 2009

Picnic- Bob Woodruff Park – North Pavilion

October 1, 2009

Applications due for Siemens Science Competition (Seniors ONLY)
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/competition.htm

October 23, 2009

Semifinalists & Finalists Announced - Siemens Science Competition

November 9. 2009

Abstract due to Shep for TJSHS:   http://outreach.science.tamu.edu/tjshs.asp

November 13 & 14

2009   Texas Regional – Westinghouse

November 16, 2009

Abstracts due to TAMU for TJSHS

November 17, 2009

LAST DAY TO TURN IN SRCs and be able to compete this year!  http://www.societyforscience.org/ISEF/document/index.asp

November 18, 2009

Applications due for STS (Seniors ONLY)
http://www.societyforscience.org/sts/index.asp

November 19, 2009

PSHS School Fair

December TBA

Forms due to Flack for District and Regional

January  TBA

DuPont Challenge Essays Due
http://thechallenge.dupont.com/rules.html

January 13, 2010

Semifinalists announced for STS

January 15, 2010

BioGENEius Challenge Due

January 27, 2010

Finalists announced for STS

January  28 -30, 2010

TJSHS – nominated by Shepherd

January  TBA

Project related to water?  Visit the Stockholm Junior Water Prize
http://www.wef.org/AboutWater/ForStudents/SJWP/index.htm

February 1, 2010
9 a.m

Deadline for submission of YES - Young Epidemiology Scholars
http://www.collegeboard.com/yes/ 

February 3 & 4, 2010

District Fair

February 17-21, 2010

AJAS (San Deigo: Andrew, Janice and Julie)

February 27, 2010

Regional Fair – will let you know as soon as it is SET!

March 3, 2010

Abstracts due to Shepherd for TJAS (Juniors only)

March 3, 2010

Papers due to Shepherd for TJAS

March 10, 2010

Deadline for applications to TJAS (TAMU)
http://outreach.science.tamu.edu/tjas.asp

March 30, 2010

Powerpoints due to Shepherd for TJAS

April 6-7, 2010

TJAS (Juniors only- limited number)

April 10-12, 2010

State Science Fair (San Antonio, Texas )

April 14-19, 2010

ISWEEEPS – Houston , Texas

April TBA

NJHS (qualifiers from TJHS in January)

May  9 – 15, 2010

ISEF – San Jose, California