For Immediate Release

Contact: John M. Martino
Phone Number:  (215) 895-1186
Date: 04/08/02

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Sponsors Science Fair at Wilson Elementary School

The scientists of the future recently exhibited their skills in front of a panel of University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) judges at Alexander Wilson Elementary School.  USP sponsored a science fair for students in the local grade school, located at 46^th Street and Woodland Avenue, April 2-6.  Students from kindergarten through fifth grade demonstrated their science prowess skills by creating and presenting their own experiments, such as the influence of weight on the flight of a paper airplane and the effect of height when dropping a liquid from various altitudes.  Each student received a certificate of participation, and the top winners in each age group also received ribbons. 

According to Dr. Lois Peck, director of the Science Teacher Certification Program at USP, the science fair is an excellent vehicle to illustrate the ingenuity and creativity of young minds.

"This event proves children can do well in science at a very young age," says Dr. Peck.  "Children in inner cities or in other locations can achieve, but they all need something in common - an opportunity.  This fair is an opportunity for them to accomplish certain goals.  It's been great.  The children are having fun, and the students, faculty and administrators involved from USP are having a great experience."

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