Thursday, June 4, 2015

Biotech/Biology students returned from WSU Imagine Tomorrow competition

Eight teams of biology students competed in the Imagine Tomorrow competition last weekend at WSU.  This competition challenges students to contemplate a future with alternative energy sources and how to change human behavior to address less dependence on fossil fuels.  We had several creative projects that were judged at the event that includes four states: Washington, Oregon, Idaho,  and Montana.  Ballard Biotech students did an excellent job presenting their ideas to judges during the Saturday.  One of our teams won " Exceptional Teamwork" for their submission on compost to biogas.   Our children are our future!  It was a great weekend competition.
Offloading projects for presentations

Getting posters and presentations ready a day before the judging.

Steppin' up practic before competition.

Algae fueling the household.  Every house could grow their own. Judging session.



Winners! Congratulations for exceptional teamwork.

Student BioExpo was a huge success!

Biotech students completed their capstone projects for 2015. Fifty-two genetics students participated in the NWABR Student BioExpo on May 27, 2015.  The students entered in several categories including: multimedia, drama/dance, art, molecular modeling, teaching, creative writing, music, and SeaVuria.  From the moment students stepped off the bus and arranged their projects, they were poised and engaged with judges throughout the day.  At the awards ceremony, two music groups from Ballard performed live.  It was a fantastic day for all and several students were awarded prizes for their work.
Clara and Anna off loading and getting fired up for their performance.

Debunked Team.  Gabriella, Harper, and Elizabeth. They went on to win first place!

Paloma and Tiara with their SeaVuria presentation.  They went on to win first place!

Margot with her art project depicting the effects of vitiligo over time.

Maddy and Christiana with their music composition presentation.  They won third place!

Enrique and Kito hamming it up before their judging session.