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