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From: john@unmfys.unm.edu (John Prentice)
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Subject: Science fair ideas needed
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Date: 18 Nov 90 22:52:40 GMT
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Our regional science fair is trying a program where they pair prospective
science fair students with professional scientists.  The scientists are
meant to provide direction and assistance in selecting projects and in
securing the means to perform the project.  To a limited extent, the
scientists can also help the student with the project, provided that
the student takes the initiative and performs the actual work.

I recently was paired with a student who is in the 10th grade.  She is
a 'cello player and would like to do a project associated with music and
the 'cello.  I have a few ideas, but I would be grateful for any 
suggestions from the people in Netland about ideas for science fair projects
involving the 'cello.  Remember that a science fair project must address
a real research problem (within reach of a 10th grader) and not be just a
report on known phenomena.  Please e-mail me any ideas you have.

Many thanks!

John Prentice
Dept. of Physics and Astronomy
University of New Mexico

john@unmfys.unm.edu