Regional Awards

2023 Regional Awards – Senior Division

American Society for Microbiology, Eastern New York Branch

This award is given to one project that involves research related to microbiology.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $100


 

Brown League Sports Science Award

The award is presented to the project that uses a scientific approach to further an understanding or improve the performance of a sports-related phenomena. It is in memory of John Stasenko who first initiated this award.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  $50 Amazon Gift Card


 

Curia: Passion for Scientific Endeavors Award

This award goes to individual(s) who demonstrate a passion for scientific discovery and excellence as exemplified in the area(s) of chemistry, materials, environmental or medicinal applications.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $150


 

Dudley Observatory Award

The Dudley Observatory offers an award for a project in astronomy or space science. It is given in memory of Sam Wait, past president.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $100


 

GCRSEF Computer Science Award

The GCRSEF Excellence in Computer Science Award for a project that demonstrates innovative use of computer programs to address an important problem facing society.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $200


 

Linda Austin DNA Science and Technology Award

This award is offered for research in DNA science and technology. It is in memory of Linda Austin who brought DNA Science and Technology to many, many schools in the Capital Region.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $100


 

Momentive Performance Materials

This award is for a project that demonstrates the innovative use of synthetic chemicals to improve the environment and/or quality of life.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $100


 

National Association of Biology Teachers

This award is given an outstanding project in the life sciences.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $75


 

National Grid Award for Energy and the Environment

The award is presented to individual(s) with a research project/exhibit that includes consideration and/or achievement in energy reduction, sustainability or reduced impact to the environment.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $100


 

Northeastern Nuclear Society, American Nuclear Society

This is for one project in that involves research related to energy.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $100


 

Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Award in Memory of Jane Golub

This award is for a project in nutrition that promotes good health.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $100


 

R.P.I. Scholarship

Given to outstanding project for grades 9-11. The Planning committee for the Fair reserves the right whether or not to offer this award. (No teams).

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  $50,000 ($12,500 per academic year)


 

Regeneron George Yancopoulos Award

Awarded to the project that demonstrates the most creativity in improving or identifying health issues in an individual.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $750


 

SI Group Smart Chemistry Award

This award will be presented to a project that demonstrates ingenuity in utilizing chemistry to promote environmental sustainability.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, iPad Mini


 

STANYS: Eleanor Miller Reed Science Research Award

This award is given to a project that “captures the spirit of science research.”

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $100


 

Walter Eppenstein Physics /Astronomy Award

This award is for an outstanding physics or astronomy project. It is in memory of Professor Walter Eppenstein, who brought this science fair to Rensselaer.

Senior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $75


 

2023 Regional Awards – Junior Division

American Society for Microbiology, Eastern New York Branch

This award is given to one project that involves research related to microbiology.

Junior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $50


 

Cullen Blake and Deena Mousa Excellence in Science Award

This award is given to a student who demonstrates both a love of science and the skill for doing science.

Junior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $100


 

Curia: Passion for Scientific Endeavors Award

This award goes to individual(s) who demonstrate a passion for scientific discovery and excellence as exemplified in the area(s) of chemistry, materials, environmental or medicinal applications.

Junior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $100


 

Dudley Observatory Award

The Dudley Observatory offers an award for a project in astronomy or space science. It is given in memory of Sam Wait, past president.

Junior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $50


 

Momentive Performance Materials

This award is for a project that demonstrates the innovative use of synthetic chemicals to improve the environment and/or quality of life.

Junior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $50


 

National Association of Biology Teachers

This award is given an outstanding project in the life sciences.

Junior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $50


 

National Grid Award for Energy and the Environment

The award is presented to individual(s) with a research project/exhibit that includes consideration and/or achievement in energy reduction, sustainability or reduced impact to the environment.

Junior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate


 

Northeastern Nuclear Society, American Nuclear Society

This is for one project in that involves research related to energy.

Junior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $50


 

Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Award in Memory of Jane Golub

This award is for a project in nutrition that promotes good health.

Junior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $50


 

Regeneron George Yancopoulos Award

Awarded to the project that demonstrates the most creativity in improving or identifying health issues in an individual.

Junior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $250


 

SI Group Smart Chemistry Award

This award will be presented to a project that demonstrates ingenuity in utilizing chemistry to promote environmental sustainability.

Junior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $100


 

STANYS: Eleanor Miller Reed Science Research Award

This award is given to a project that “captures the spirit of science research.”

Junior Division   Regional Award

Award Prize:  Certificate, $50