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43rd Island Wide fair

Over 165 students competed in various categories in the 43rd Annual Island Wide Science Fair which was a Virtual Event on April 10, 2021. Volunteer judges included men and women from several military units in Guam such as USS FRANK CABLE, Naval Hospital Guam, CSS-15 submarines and Andersen AFB.

The purpose of the fair was to stimulate an interest in science in our youth and in the Guam Community in order to encourage students to become interested in careers in science. Careers in medicine, nursing, architecture, agriculture, engineering, computer technologies, innovation, energy, material sciences, product development, and many other careers are rooted in science.

GRADES 3 – 5 (Division 2)

Ava Ratliff

3RD PLACE Island wide Science Fair Winner 5th Grade, McCool Elementary/Middle School

TEACHER: Ms. Carol Calma

TITLE: What Plants Can Prevent Erosion?

Pictures of the winning projects are available at https://guamislandwidesciencefair.org/ winners/ Additionally, three Island wide Science Fair students participated in the May 2021 Virtual International Science & Engineering Fair, Washington D.C. View https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/ Ava, received a third place trophy in Grades 3-5 Division 2 and was also presented with a computer from American Association of Women (AAUW) Guam Branch for Potential in STEM Award.

Captain Bret Grabbe, Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 expounded on the STEM related career fields in the Navy and their importance. Scan the QR code to read the speech. Three Island wide Science Fair students participated in the May 2021 Virtual International Science & Engineering Fair, Washington D.C. View https://www. societyforscience.org/isef/

ISLAND WIDE SCIENCE FAIR AWARD CEREMONY. MAY 30, 2021 AT GUAM HILTON HOTEL

Dr. Thomas Krise University of Guam President, Captain Bret Grabbe Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, Joshua Tenorio Lt Governor of Guam, Ava Ratliff McCool School student, Mr. Joe Slomka from Megabyte, Ms. Claudia Taitano Island wide Science Fair Director