Math and Science Day Scholastic Competition
February 10, 2010
Hosted by Cowley College Arkansas City, Kansas

Mu Alpha Sigma Chi and Phi Theta Kappa organizations at Cowley College in Arkansas City are hosting an exciting event.. Members of the Natural Science department and the sponsors are holding a scholastic competition in the math and science areas for all high school students.

Area schools are invited to bring interested students and teachers for the competition to be held on February 10, 2010.

The format of the competition will consist of the construction of scientific apparatus testing the skills of the creators (in teams of two) and a scholastic competition for those knowledgeable in the scientific fields. Students are welcome to compete in either or both of the competitions. Competitions have included the following:

• Ping pong ball launch - students will design an apparatus to hit a target at a specified distance, powered by a standard sized household mouse trap. Ball Launch Rules PDF. Any questions may be addressed to Scott Layton.
• Eiffel Tower Competition - students will design a tower using plastic drinking straws that will support the weight of a wooden meter stick in a 5 minute timeframe. Eiffel Tower Rules PDF. Any questions may be addressed to Scott Layton.
• Chemistry competition - students will perform a chemical analysis of selected materials. CSI Rules PDF . Any questions may be addressed to Melinda Neal.
• The Scholastic competition will consist of a preliminary examination in all science and math areas. The top scoring student in each discipline will then compete in a verbal quiz. The verbal format will be a single elimination discipline bee. When the last two competitors are standing, the answer must be determined by one of the competitors to eliminate the other. The categories for this years scholastic competition include: algebra; geometry and trigonometry; chemistry; biological science; physics and physical science. The scientific apparatus portion of the event will be specified as the date approaches. You may address any questions to Greg Nichols.

We are excited to offer this competition again and would welcome participation from more students. If you or your students are interested in competing for prizes in scientific areas, please consider joining this growing event.

REGISTRATION:
Registration should be submitted online by January 29, 2010.

Click here for the Online Registration Form for all competitions.

Timeline for February 10, 2010

8:30 - 9:00	Registration
9:05 - 10:00	Scholastic Competition - Preliminary Exams
	Scientific Apparatus Event -CSI Chemical Analysis
10:15 - 10:45	Scientific Apparatus Event
	-Ping Pong Ball Launch
	- Eiffel Tower Building
10:50 - 11:45	Campus Tours
11:45 - 1:00	Lunch and Awards Ceremony
	Welcome - Dr. Pat McAtee
	Lunch/Quiz Bowl
	Awards

Thank you for your participation

Scott Layton or April Nittler
Math & Science Club Advisors
Cowley College
620-441-5331 or 620-441-5208
laytons@cowley.edu or nittlera@cowley.edu