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1 #MDCPSAcademics #MDCPSSTEAM #MiamiDadeSTEAMEXPO D I VISI ON OF ACADEMI C S DEPARTMENT OF MATHEM ATICS AN D S CI EN CE

2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair Dr. Martin Karp, Vice-Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Ms. Susie V. Castillo Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman Dr. Steve Gallon III Ms. Lubby Navarro Dr. Marta Pérez Ms. Mari Tere Rojas Mr. Bryce Febres Student Advisor Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent of Schools Ms. Maria L. Izquierdo Chief Academic Officer Office of Academics and Transformation Ms. Lisette M. Alves Assistant Superintendent Division of Academics Mr. Cristian Carranza Administrative Director Division of Academics Dr. Lupe F. Diaz Executive Director Career and Technical Education Dr. Ava D. Rosales Executive Director Department of Science Ms. Michelle White Executive Director Department of Mathematics Cover artwork by: Alexa Acosta, Grade 10, Miami Arts Zelda Glazer 6-12

3 Miami-Dade STEAM Expo AUTOGRAPHS, HONORS, AND ACCOLADES Setting the Gold #MDCPSAcademics #MDCPSSTEAM Special Thanks to the Miami-Dade STEAM Expo Additional Sponsors

4 Table of Contents Agenda...1 Opening Ceremony...2 Miami-Dade STEAM Expo at-a-glance...3 Elementary Science Fair rd South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair rd Annual SECME Olympiad and Festival...6 M-DCPS Middle School Jazz Band Performance Assessment and STEAM Mission Arts Fusion Exhibition...8 Interactive Activities STE(A)M Designated Schools Elementary Science Fair Schools South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair Schools SECME Olympiad and Festival Schools Acknowledgements Miami Dade College - North Campus Judges Special Area Awards Sponsors M-DCPS Faculty and Staff Performers Miami-Dade STEAM Expo Map and Emergency Number... back cover

5 Miami-Dade STEAM Expo AGENDA Saturday, February 10, 2018 Building A Science Complex 8:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony Science Complex 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. SECME Robotic Hand 2:00 p.m. 2:45 p.m. SECME Elementary Award Presentation 3:00 p.m. 3:40 p.m. SECME Middle School Award Presentation 3:45 p.m. 4:15 p.m. SECME Senior High School Award Presentation Lakeside Road 8:45 a.m. 4:00 p.m. US Army Medics Emergency First Aid 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Mobile Labs: WaterVenture, UDT Mobile Make Space Truck and Million Orchid Project STEM Lab Various locations on campus (see pages 4 9) 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Elementary Science Fair Judging (closed event) 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair Judging (closed event) 10:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. SECME Competitions (spectator and closed events) 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Interactive Activities Gymnasium and back parking lot/basketball court 10:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. SECME Mousetrap Car and Vex IQ Gymnasium SECME Water-bottle Rocket Launch Gymnasium Parking Lot 9 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Vex and VexIQ Robotics Gymnasium 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. SECME Egg Drop Container Testing Gymnasium Parking Lot 9 Building 2 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. International Bridge Building Competition 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. FPL Generator Build, and Mathematics (HS) Building 3 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Interactive Activities (Building 3 courtyard): Miami Dade College Interactive Academic STEM Tables; Science with a Twist (SWAT) Interactive Activities, Baptist Hospital; Disney s A Wrinkle in Time! Girl Power STEAM Summer Camps (Building 3 grassy area): Discovery Education; Miami Heat and US Army 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Building 3: SECME Mathematics (MS) Building 4 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. M-DCPS Middle School Jazz Band Music Performance Assessment and STEAM Experience SECME Math and Brain Bowl (ES) see page 6 for times 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Elementary Science Fair Awards Ceremony - Building 4, Atrium Building 5 - Lehman Theatre: 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Brain Bowl (MS and HS) and Brain Bee (HS) 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. STEAM Mission Arts Fusion Exhibition, Interactive Art and Gallery Walk and Miami Brain Fair Building 7 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Ten-80 Drone Racing 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Ten-80 Race Cars 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Lunch available: Food trucks (Science Complex), cafeteria (Bldg. 4), and gymnasium (Bldg. 14) Science Fair Gallery of Projects Open to the Public 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Elementary Science Fair Projects Building 3 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Elementary Science Fair Projects retrieval --- Building 3 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair Projects Building A Note: All participating SFRSEF students will receive a placement medal at the SFRSEF Awards Program on Saturday, February 24 1

6 Opening Ceremony Science Complex, Main Stage 8:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Mistress of Ceremony Dr. Ava D. Rosales Executive Director Hialeah Gardens Senior High School Mr. Carlos Franco, Director of Bands Call to Colors & Pledge of Allegiance Miami Jackson Senior High School Color Guard Master Sergeant Michael Jones Opening Remarks Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho, Superintendent of Schools Miami-Dade County Public Schools Dr. Malou C. Harrison, President Miami Dade College, North Campus STE(A)M Designated Schools Introduction Mr. Cristian Carranza, Administrative Director Division of Academics Parade of Miami-Dade STE(A)M Designated Schools Gold Silver Bronze Parade of SECME School Banners Dismissal March of the Competitors and Spectators Cover artwork by: Alexa Acosta, Grade 10, Miami Arts Zelda Glazer

7 Miami-Dade STEAM Expo At-a-Glance Time Elementary Science Fair Page 4 South Florida Regional Science & Engineering Fair Page 5 SECME Page 6 8:00 a.m. Judge s Check-in & Orientation 8:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Interactive Activities 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Elementary Science Fair Judging Building 3 SFRSEF Judging Science Complex Projects Students Only Bridges Open to the Public Building 2 SECME Competitions (various locations) 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Gallery of Projects Open to Public Building 3 Project Retrieval Building 3 Awards Ceremony Building 4 Gallery of Projects Open to Public Science Complex 4:00 p.m. Project Retrieval Lunch available from 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Project Retrieval Awards Ceremony Elementary Level (K 5) Awards Ceremony Middle Grades (grades 6 8) Project Retrieval Awards Ceremony Senior High (grades 9 12) 3

8 M-DCPS Elementary Science Fair Buildings 3 and 4 8:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. Judge s Check-in & Orientation (Building 3, Room 3238 and 3239) Student Check-in Building 3 Courtyard (east side) 8:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony, Science Complex 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Interactive Activities courtyard and grassy area Baptist Hospital Discovery Education Disney s A Wrinkle in Time! Girl Power Miami Dade College Academics SWAT: Science with a Twist (Courtyard) US Army (between Building 3 and 4, grassy area) 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Elementary Science Fair Judging, Building 3 (Room 3249) 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. LUNCH Cafeteria, Gymnasium, Science Complex (Food Trucks) 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Gallery of Projects Open to the Public, Building 3 (Room 3249) 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Elementary Science Fair Award Ceremony (Building 4 Atrium) Mistress of Ceremony... Ms. Glenda Moton, Science Teacher Miami Norland Senior High School Remarks... Dr. Ava D. Rosales, Executive Director Department of Mathematics and Science Department of Mathematics and Science Presentation of Awards... Mrs. Vanessa Baker, District Supervisor... Ms. Noreyda Casanas, Curriculum Support Specialist... Ms. Yusimi Perez, Curriculum Support Specialist Elementary projects available for pick-up from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Projects left behind will be discarded 4

9 South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair Science Complex 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. Judge s Check-in & Orientation, Building 9 8:00 a.m. Student Check-in Science Complex, Exhibit Rooms 8:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony, Science Complex 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Judging of Projects Student Exhibitors only, Science Complex Animal Sciences... A212 Behavioral and Social Sciences... A Biomedical and Health Sciences (Middle School)... A114 Biomedical and Health Sciences (High School). A212 Cellular and Molecular Biology/Biochemistry... Building 9 Rm Chemistry... A104 Earth and Environmental Sciences... A Engineering (Middle School)... A116, A202 Engineering (High School)... A211 Environmental Engineering... A205 Intelligent Machines, Robotics and System Software... A211 Mathematics and Computational Sciences... A211 Microbiology Physics and Astronomy... A Plant Sciences (Middle School)..A303, A310-A311 Plant Sciences (High School).... A315 Research Paper (Judges Only)... Building 9... Bridges (Open to the Public)... Building 2, Rm :00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Interactive Activities 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. LUNCH, Science Complex and Food Trucks 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Judging, Continued 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Gallery of Projects Open to the Public, Science Complex Projects available for pick-up from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Projects left behind will be discarded Note: All above participating students will receive a placement medal at the SFRSEF Awards Program on Saturday, February 24 5

10 23 rd Annual SECME Olympiad and Festival SECME: The Gold Standard in STEM! Various Locations 8:00 a.m. 4:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. Judges and SECME Teacher Coordinators Check-in & Orientation SECME Coordinators/School Teacher Representative: Science Complex SECME Judges: Building 4 - Cafeteria 8:15 a.m. Banner Check-in & Line-up Science Complex-North side of building (curbside Lakeside Dr.) 8:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony and Parade of Banners - Science Complex *Spectator Events Public invited to observe **Closed Events Registered competitors only Bionic Hand Competition Mousetrap Car Banners Brain Bee Vex and Vex IQ Robotics Brain Bowl Preliminary Brain Bowl Finals Water-Bottle Rockets Mathematics Bridges FPL Generator Build Egg Drop Elementary School (ES), Middle School (MS), Senior High School (SHS) 8:30am - 10:00am Project Check-in FPL Generator-build Project Check-in: (Building 2 Room 2151) Vex Robotics and Vex IQ Project Check-in: Gymnasium 10:00 a.m. Phase I Competitions SECME Competitors retrieve pre-constructed projects from Gymnasium (MTC) or Building 4 Cafeteria (Rocket/Eggdrop) Banner**: Building 2 Courtyard Brain Bowl Preliminary**: ES, Building 4 M/J Taylor Lounge 4207; SHS, Lehman Theater (Building 5); Brain Bee* Building 5, (5209) Bridges*: MS, Building 2 (2158) Egg Drop*: Lot 9, behind Gymnasium FPL Generator-build* ES event Building 2 (2151) Mathematics**: MS, Building 3 (3201); SHS, Building 2 (2147) Mathematics**: Early Round ES, Building 4 (4206) 15 teams pre-notified teams Mousetrap Car*: Gymnasium Vex IQ* ES and Vex Robotics SHS*: Gymnasium Water-Bottle Rockets*: Lot 9 behind Gymnasium 14 th Annual Bionic Hand Competition*: SHS, Science Complex Main Stage 11:00 a.m. Phase II Competition Brain Bowl Preliminary**: MS, Lehman Theater (Building 5) Bridges*: SHS, Building 2 (2158) FPL Generator Build*: MS, Building 2 (2151) Mathematics**: ES, Building 4 M/J Taylor Lounge 4207 Mathematics Individual Competitions **: MS, Building 3 (3201); SHS, Building 2 (2147) 6

11 11:30 a.m. Phase III Competition Vex IQ* MS: Gymnasium Vex Robotics* SHS: Gymnasium 14 th Annual Bionic Hand Competition*: MS, Science Complex Main Stage 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. LUNCH (various locations) - Gymnasium; Science Complex; Food Trucks 12:00 p.m. Phase IV Competition Brain Bowl Finals*: SHS, Lehman Theater (Building 5) 12:30 p.m. Phase V Competition Brain Bowl Finals*: MS, Lehman Theater (Building 5) FPL Generator Build*: SHS, Building 2 (2151) 1:30 p.m. Phase VII Competition Brain Bowl Finals*: ES, Science Complex, Main Stage Display of Banners*: Building 2 Courtyard SECME projects available for pick-up from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Projects left behind will be discarded 2:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m. SECME Olympiad & Festival Awards Ceremony Science Complex, Main Stage 2:00 p.m. 2:45 p.m. SECME Elementary Awards Presentation and ES Brain Bowl Finals 3:00 p.m. 3:40 p.m. SECME Middle School Award Presentation 3:45 p.m. 4:15 p.m. SECME Senior High School Award Presentation Officiates Dr. Heather Belmont, Dean of the School of Science Miami Dade College, North Campus Mr. Cristian Carranza, Administrative Director Division of Academics - STEAM Dr. Ava D. Rosales, Executive Director Department of Science Presentation of Awards Departments of Mathematics and Science, Career and Technical Education, and Instructional Technology Ms. Michelle White, Executive Director (Mathematics) Ms. Christina Delgado, District Supervisor (Career and Technical Education) Mr. Dane Jaber, Instructional Supervisor (Science) Ms. Pamela Wentworth, Curriculum Support Specialist (Instructional Technology) Elementary School (ES), Middle School (MS), Senior High School (SHS) 7

12 M-DCPS Middle School Jazz Band Music Performance Assessment & STEAM Experience in collaboration with the Ear Peace Foundation Building 4 10:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m.... Miami Lakes Middle School Ana Pena, Director Dr. Manuel Sanchez, Principal 10:30 a.m.... Palm Springs Middle School Steven Raimundez, Director Leonard Torres, Principal 11:00 a.m.... Arvida Middle School David Gonzalez, Director Nancy Aragon, Principal 11:45 a.m.... Hialeah Gardens Middle School Berman Lopez, Director Maritza Jimenez, Principal 12:15 p.m.... South Miami Middle School Francisco Williams, Director Fabiola Izaguirre, Principal 12:45 p.m.... Glades Middle School Erich Rivero, Director Cynthia Valdes-Garcia, Principal Visual Arts STEAM Mission Arts Fusion Exhibition 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.... Gallery Walk, Building 5, Lehman Theatre Lobby 8

13 Interactive Activities Below, please find a listing of Interactive Workshops providing students, parents, teachers, and other educational stakeholders with an opportunity to learn all about the STEM related resources in our community. Visit with representatives from a variety of areas who will address current research, post-secondary options, and educational strategies for teaching and learning. A. Disney s A Wrinkle in Time! Building 3- Courtyard 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Stop by and experience tessering with Disney s A Wrinkle in Time! B. STEAM: Mission Arts Fusion Building 5- Lobby 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Competition and exhibition for K-12 students, which combines technology, engineering, architecture, math, visual arts, music, film making, fashion, and performing arts, while encouraging innovation and creative risktaking. C. Miami Dade College STEM Information Tables Building 3 Courtyard 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Miami Dade College staff at these tables will provide resources and information for students and parents seeking postsecondary studies, opportunities, and preparation. D. Miami Brain Fair Building 5, Courtyard 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Various brain-based activities presented by local institutions of higher education and community partners. Including instruction to students on strokes, epilepsy and brain waves. E. Discovery Education Building 3, Grassy Area 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Join Discovery Education for an interactive STEM station and build your own catapult! Explore Newton s Laws of Motion while testing out your catapult design. Whose catapult will launch a projectile the farthest and with the most accuracy? Stop by to find out and have some fun! F. Girl Power STEAM Summer Camp Building 3, Atrium 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Learn about free STEAM summer camp opportunities for girls. G. SWAT: Science With a Twist Building 3, Courtyard 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Visit the interactive science hands-on activities for elementary students and experience the excitement of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in action. H. UDT Z Space Mobile Make Space Truck Science Complex Lakeside Road 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. zspace provides educators with a realistic and interactive learning environment to engage students, encourage exploration and creativity, and allow a deeper understanding of subjects. Teachers create customized 'learn-bydoing' lesson plans based on curriculum and student needs. I. US Army Building 3, Grassy Area 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Interactive STEM activity that integrates athletic skills come out and gauge your STEM-lete skills in their toss and throw activities J. STEM Vehicles and Mobile Labs Various Locations 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. These interactive, mobile learning vehicles feature enriching and engaging hands-on activities that offer experiential learning that will inspire critical thinking and empower students to make a difference in the world around them and advance their knowledge of the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Million Orchid Project STEM Lab: Lakeside (across from Science Complex) UDT Mobile Make Space Truck : Lakeside (across from Science Complex) WaterVenture Lakeside (across from Science Complex) Ten-80 Race Challenge Exhibition: Building 7, Courtyard Ten-80 Drone Exhibition: Building 7, Courtyard 9

14 Miami-Dade STE(A)M Designated Schools Miami-Dade County Public Schools aspires to engage and prepare all of our students in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) to ensure our community has the next generation of inventors, explorers, innovators, and leaders. The M-DCPS STE(A)M School Designation program was developed to ensure our community is aware of the STEM schools in Miami-Dade. The STE(A)M School Designation Program was a rigorous year long process that reviewed the STEM participation and performance of schools in the following areas: State and national assessments STE(A)M course offerings STE(A)M teacher professional development STE(A)M student competitions STE(A)M parent showcases STE(A)M community partnerships STE(A)M integration Colonial Drive Elementary Downtown Doral Charter Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary Ojus Elementary Pinecrest Academy South Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Somerset Academy Academy for International Education Charter Ben Sheppard Elementary Calusa Elementary Christina M. Eve Elementary Coral Park Elementary Cutler Ridge Elementary Dante B. Fascell Elementary Dr Gilbert L Porter Elementary E.W.F Stirrup Elementary Eneida Massas Hartner Elementary Flagami Elementary Highly Inquisitive & Versatile Education John G. Dupuis Elementary Lakeview Elementary Miami Children's Museum Charter North Hialeah Elementary Gold Designation Sunset Elementary Sunset Park Elementary Sweetwater Elementary West Hialeah Gardens Elementary Hialeah Gardens Middle Mater Academy Charter Middle Coral Gables Senior High Silver Designation Palmetto Elementary Pinecrest Cove Preparatory Academy Pinecrest Elementary Pinecrest Glades Elementary Royal Palm Elementary Somerset Gables Academy Somerset City Arts Tropical Elementary Cypress K-8 Center Ruth K. Brad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center Somerset Academy Bay (K8) Winston Park K-8 Center George W Carver Middle Howard D. McMillan Middle John F. Kennedy Middle Palmetto Middle Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle G. Holmes Braddock Senior High Hialeah Gardens Senior High Mater Academy Charter Senior High Medical Academy for Science and Technology Pinecrest Academy Charter High Terra Environmental Research Institute Somerset Academy Middle Charter South Miami Middle W.R. Thomas Middle John A. Ferguson Senior High Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High Jose Marti 6-12 Academy Biscayne Bay Camp MAST Academy Mater Academy Lakes High Miami Coral Park Senior High Miami Jackson Senior High Miami Lakes Educational Center Miami Springs Senior High Miami Sunset Senior High Ronald W Reagan/Doral Senior High South Dade Senior High Arcola Lake Elementary Barbara Hawkins Elementary Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm North Glade Elementary Pinecrest Academy North Redland Elementary Somerset Oaks Academy Sylvania Heights Elementary Bronze Designation Wesley Matthews Elementary Eugenia B Thomas K-8 Center Miami Lakes K- Center Citrus Grove Middle Highland Oaks Middle Jorge Mas Canosa Middle Jose De Diego Middle Lamar Louise Curry Middle Miami Springs Middle Riviera Middle Rockway Middle American Senior High A. Edison Educational Center North Miami Beach Senior South Miami Senior High Southwest Miami Senior High 10

15 Elementary Science Fair Schools Academir Charter School Preparatory Academir Charter School West Academir Preparatory Academy Academy for International Education Charter Advantage Academy of Santa Fe Alpha Charter of Excellence Amelia Earhart ES Archimedean Academy Arcola Lake ES Auburndale ES Barbara Hawkins ES Ben Gamla Kendall Charter School Ben Sheppard ES Biscayne ES Bob Graham Education Center Brentwood ES BridgePrep Academy BridgePrep Academy of Village Green BridgePrep Academy South Broadmoor ES Calusa ES Charles R Hadley Christina M. Eve ES Citrus Grove ES Claude Pepper ES Coconut Grove ES Colonial Drive ES Comstock ES Coral Gables Preparatory Academy Coral Park ES Coral Reef ES Coral Terrace ES Cutler Ridge ES Dante B. Fascell ES David Fairchild ES Doral Academy ES Doral Academy Elementary Charter School Doral International Academy of Math and Science Downtown Doral Charter ES Dr. Carlos J Finlay ES Dr. Edward L. Whigham ES Dr. Gilbert L. Porter ES Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro ES Dr. William A Chapman ES E.W.F. Stirrup ES Ada Merritt K-8 Center Air Base K-8 Center Aventura Waterways K-8 Center Blue Lakes K-8 Center Bob Graham Education Center Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy Campbell Drive K-8 Center Cypress K-8 David Lawrence Jr K-8 Center Ernest R Graham K-8 Academy Emerson ES Eneida M. Hartner ES Frances S. Tucker ES Fairlawn ES Flagami ES Flamingo ES Florida City ES Fulford ES Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm ES Glorida Floyd ES Greenglade ES Henry M. Flagler ES Hialeah ES Howard Drive ES imater ES ipreparatory Academy Jack David Gordon ES Joe Hall ES John G. DuPuis ES Kendale ES Kendale Lakes ES Kensington Park ES Key Biscayne K-8 Center Kinloch Park ES Lake Stevens ES Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy Mae M. Walters ES Mater Academy Cutler Bay Mater Academy Mater Academy Miami Beach Mater Academy Mount Sinai Meadowlane ES Miami Children's Museum Charter School Miami Heights ES Miami Lakes K-8 Center Miami Park ES Miami Shores ES North Beach ES North Dade Center for Modern Languages North Hialeah ES North Miami ES Norwood ES Ojus ES Oliver Hoover ES Palm Springs ES Palmetto ES Parkway ES K 8 Centers Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center Frank C. Martin K-8 Center Gateway Environmental K-8 Center HIVE Preparatory Irving and Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center Key Biscayne K-8 Center Leewood K-8 Center Linda Lentin K-8 Center Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy Phyllis R. Miller ES Pine Villa ES Pinecrest Academy North Charter Pinecrest Academy South Pinecrest ES Pinecrest Glades Academy Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Redland ES Redondo ES Royal Green ES Royal Palm ES Scott Lake ES Seminole ES Silver Bluff ES Somerset Academy Somerset Academy Bay Somerset Academy Dade Somerset Academy Gables Somerset Academy South Homestead Somerset City Arts Academy Somerset Gables Academy Somerset Oaks Academy South Hialeah ES Southside Elementary Museums Magnet School Spanish Lake ES Springview ES Sunset ES Sunset Park ES Sweetwater ES Sylvania Heights ES The Charter School at Waterstone Treasure Island ES Tropical ES Twin Lakes ES Van E. Blanton ES Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elementary School Wesley Matthews ES West Hialeah Gardens ES West Lakes Preparatory Academy Whispering Pines ES Whispering Pines ES Youth CO-OP Charter School Zora Neale Hurston ES Miami Lakes K-8 Center Morningside K-8 Academy Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Pinecrest Cove Preparatory Academy Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center South Dade Middle School 4-8 South Miami K-8 Center Winston Park K-8 Center 11

16 South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair Schools M-DCPS K-8 Centers Ada Merritt K-8 Center Air Base K-8 Center Aventura Waterways K-8 Center Bob Graham Education Center Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy Coral Gables Preparatory Academy David Lawrence Jr K-8 Center Devon Aire K-8 Center Ernest R Graham K-8 Academy Country Club MS George Washington Carver MS Glades MS Hammocks MS Herbert A. Ammons MS Hialeah Gardens MS Highland Oaks MS Howard D McMillan MS John F. Kennedy MS Jorge Mas Canosa MS Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center Frank C. Martin K-8 Center Gateway Environmental K-8 Center Jane S. Roberts K-8 John I Smith K-8 Center Kenwood K-8 Center Key Biscayne K-8 Center Leewood K-8 Center Maddie Ives K-8 Center M-DCPS Middle Schools Jose de Diego MS Lamar Louise Curry MS Lawton Chiles MS Miami Lakes MS Miami Springs MS Nautilus MS North Miami MS Palm Springs MS Palmetto MS Paul W. Bell MS M-DCPS 6-12 Schools Miami Lakes K-8 Center Morningside K-8 Academy Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center South Miami K-8 Center Winston Park K-8 Center Ponce de Leon MS Redland MS Riviera MS Rockway MS Ruben Dario MS Shenandoah MS South Dade MS South Miami MS W. R. Thomas MS West Miami MS Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy Young Men s Preparatory Academy Young Women's Preparatory Academy American SHS Barbara Goleman SHS Center for International Education: A Cambridge Associate Coral Reef SHS Cutler Bay SHS Design & Architecture SHS Dr. Michael M. Krop SHS Felix Varela SHS G. Holmes Braddock SHS Hialeah SHS Hialeah-Miami Lakes SHS Academy for International Education Charter Archimedean Middle Conservatory Aventura City of Excellence School Ben Gamla Charter School Bridgeprep Academy South Highly Inquisitive Versatile Education Charter imater Academy MS imater Preparatory Academy HS Christopher Columbus High School Miami Country Day School M-DCPS Senior High Schools Homestead SHS ipreparatory Academy Thomas Edison Ed. Center John A. Ferguson SHS Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High FIU Biscayne Bay Campus Medical Academy for Science and Technology Miami Beach SHS Miami Coral Park SHS Charter Schools International Studies Charter MS Mater Academy Charter High Mater Academy Charter Middle Mater Academy Lakes High School Mater Academy Lakes Middle School Mater Academy Miami Beach Charter Miami Arts Charter School Pinecrest Academy Charter MS Private Schools Ransom Everglades High School Scheck Hillel Community School Miami Jackson SHS Miami Lakes Educational Center Miami Norland SHS Miami Northwestern SHS Miami Springs SHS North Miami Beach SHS North Miami SHS Robert Morgan Educational Center Ronald W. Reagan/Doral SHS South Miami SHS Southwest Miami High Terra Environmental SHS Pinecrest Cove Academy Pinecrest Glades Academy Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter HS Somerset Charter MS Somerset Oaks Academy Youth Co-op Charter Youth Co-op Preparatory High School St. Rose of Lima School Westminster Christian School 12

17 SECME Olympiad and Festival Schools Academir Charter School Preparatory Academir Charter School West Archimedean Academy Arcola Lake Elementary Barbara Hawkins Elementary Ben Sheppard Elementary Blue Lakes K-8 Brentwood Elementary Broadmoor Elementary Calusa Elementary Christina M. Eve Elementary Claude Pepper Elementary Colonial Drive Elementary Coral Park Elementary Coral Reef Elementary Cutler Ridge Elementary Dante B. Fascell Elementary Downtown Doral Charter Elem Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elem Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary Dr. Edward L. Whigham E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary Eneida Massas Hartner Elementary Flagami Elementary Gertrude Edelman/Sabal Palm Elementary Academy For International Education Charter Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy Cypress K-8 Center David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center Hive Preparatory School Archimedean Conservatory Aventura City Of Excellence Aventura Waterways K-8 Center Bob Graham Education Center Coral Gables Preparatory Academy Cutler Bay Academy - Cutler Ridge Everglades Preparatory Academy Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center Frank C. Martin K-8 Center George Washington Carver Glades Middle Hammocks Middle Herbert A. Ammons Middle Hialeah Gardens Middle School Hialeah Middle Highland Oaks Middle Howard D. McMillan Middle American Senior Archimedean Upper Conservatory Charter Booker T. Washington Sr. High Center For International Education Coral Gables Senior High Coral Reef Senior High Everglades Prep Academy High Elementary Schools Greenglade Elementary Henry M. Flagler Elementary Hialeah Gardens Elementary Holmes Elementary Howard Drive Elementary John G. Dupuis Elementary Kendale Lakes Elementary Kinloch Park Elementary Lake Stevens Elementary Lenora B. Smith Elementary Mae Walters Elementary Mater Academy Mater Academy East Charter Miami Children's Museum Charter Miami Park Elementary Miami Shores Elementary North Beach Elementary North Glade Elementary North Hialeah Elementary Oak Grove Elementary Ojus Elementary Oliver Hoover Elementary Olympia Heights Elementary Palm Springs Elementary Pinecrest Academy South Campus Pinecrest Elementary K-8 and Combination Schools Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy Key Biscayne K-8 Center Maritime & Science Technology Academy Mater Academy (Miami Beach) Miami Arts Charter Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer Miami Lakes K-8 Center Neva King Cooper Educational Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Middle Schools Imater Academy Middle School John F. Kennedy Middle John I. Smith K-8 Center Jorge Mas Canosa Middle Jose De Diego Middle School Kinloch Park Middle Lamar Louise Curry Middle Lawton Chiles Middle School Leewood K-8 Center M.A. Milam K-8 Center Mandarin Lakes K-8 Center Mater Academy Charter Middle Mater Academy East Middle Mater Academy Lakes Middle Miami Lakes Middle Miami Springs Middle Nautilus Middle Senior High Schools Felix Varela Senior High G. Holmes Braddock Senior High Hialeah Gardens Senior Hialeah Senior Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior Imater Prep Academy High Pinecrest Prep Academy Redland Elementary Redondo Elementary Royal Palm Elementary Seminole Elementary Silver Bluff Elementary Somerset Academy Somerset Academy Bay Somerset Academy Charter Elem Somerset Arts Academy Somerset Gables Academy Southside Elementary Spanish Lake Elementary Sunset Elementary Sunset Park Elementary Sweetwater Elementary Sylvania Heights Elementary Tropical Elementary Van E. Blanton Elementary Village Green Elementary Wesley Matthews Elementary West Hialeah Gardens Elem West Lake Prep Academy Whispering Pines Elementary William A. Chapman Elementary Zora Neale Hurston Elementary Pinecrest Academy (North) Pinecrest Cove Academy Pinecrest Glades Academy Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Somerset Oaks Academy Winston Park K-8 Center Young Men's Preparatory Academy Youth Co-Op Charter School North Miami Middle Palm Springs Middle Palmetto Middle Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle Ponce De Leon Middle Redland Middle Riviera Middle Rockway Middle Ruben Dario Middle Shenandoah Middle Somerset Academy Charter Middle School South Dade Middle School South Miami Middle School W. R. Thomas Middle West Miami Middle Young Women's Preparatory Academy Thomas Edison Educational Center John A Ferguson Senior High Keys Gate Charter High School Law Enforcement Officers Hs FIU Biscayne Bay Campus Mater Academy Charter High (cont d) 13

18 SECME schools cont d Mater Academy East High School Mater Academy Lakes High School Medical Academy for Science & Technology Miami Beach Senior High Miami Coral Park Senior High Miami Jackson Senior High Miami Lakes Educational Center Miami Senior High Miami Springs Senior High North Miami Beach Senior High North Miami Senior High Pinecrest Academy Charter High Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior School for Adv Studies-Homestead Acknowledgements School for Advanced Studies North South Dade Senior High South Miami Senior High Southwest Miami Senior High Terra Environmental Research Westland Hialeah Senior High William H. Turner Technical Youth Co-Op Prep High School Miami Dade College, one of the nation s leading institutions for higher learning, has for decades championed and promoted the academic development of students in Miami-Dade County. Their contribution to the success of this event goes unparalleled to any other. The administrative staff, facility and operations management, and the faculty assigned to assist Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) in launching this event have worked tirelessly throughout the months leading to this day. We are grateful for their great attention to detail, flexibility, and willingness to accommodate all requests. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Miami Dade College North Campus Students, Staff, Faculty, and Administration. Dr. Eduardo J. Padron, President, Miami Dade College Dr. Malou C. Harrison, President, Miami Dade College North and InterAmerican Campus Dr. Heather Belmont, Dean of the School of Science Dr. Jacqueline Peña, Dean of Faculty Mr. Fermin Vazquez, Senior Director of Campus Administration Ms. Georgette Perez, Interim Dean of Students Mr. Robert Parrondo, Campus Chief Information Officer Dr. Pablo R. Sacasa, Chairperson Chemistry/Physics/Earth Sciences Dr. Mark Meade, Chairperson Biology/Health & Wellness/Funeral Service Education Mr. Henry Thompson, Director of Campus Services Judges play a vital role in the success of the Miami-Dade STEAM Expo and for that reason we want to also express our most sincere gratitude for their time and talent. Elementary Science Fair Judges Mr. Virgil Acuna, Florida International University Mr. Lucas Carbajal, Coral Reef High School Ms. Suzanne Carlucci, FIU/ FIU Teach Ms. Cherelle Carrington, Florida International University Ms. Neha Chawla, Florida International University Mr. Dave Kunjan, University of Miami Ms. Janet Diaz, Royal Palm Elementary Ms. Kristine Estevez, North Twin Lakes Elementary Ms. Jane Gilbert, Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center Ms. Carla Hamaty-Muriel Ms. James Haralambides, Barry University Mr. Albert Hernandez Ms. Cassandra Holmes, Eneida M. Hartner Elementary, Teacher United Teachers of Dade, Executive Board Member Mrs. Peera YaInyim, OHL USA Inc Ms. Wildrede Jacques, MDCPS Ms. Haiyan Jiang, Florida International University Mr. Alexander Jimenez, Norwood Elementary School Ms. Lee Ann Jones, David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center Mr. Mario Junco, ExploreLearning Mr. Lynne Katz, University of Miami, Dept. of Psychology Research Associate Professor Ms. RAJESHWARI KOILKONDA, BPEI Ms. Darlah Lopez, University of Miami Ms. Jacqueline Lozano, North Beach Elementary School Ms. Marilyn Marmol, North Beach Elementary Mr. Mohammadtaghi Moravej, Florida International University Ms. Maedeh Mozneb, Florida international university Mr. Felix Neco, South Dade Middle School Mr. Jose Ocana, Alpha Charter of Excellence Mr. Anthony Oliva, Longeveron LLC Mr. Tim Patton, Miami Dade College Mr. Lynn Perry, University of Miami Ms. Deronia Phillips, Miami Park Elementary School Ms. Shirley Pico, Dante B. Fascell Elementary School Ms. Kerlyn Prada, Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center Ms. Patricia Rodriguez, Cypress K-8 Center Ms. Maria Rodriguez, Lillie C. Evans Ms. Claudia Rubio, Henry S. West Laboratory School Ms. Carlos Sandoval, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine 14

19 Ms. Elsy Smith, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Ms. Patricia Wahl, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Ms. Lisa Spicer, Miami Dade Public Schools SECME Olympiad and Festival Judges Mrs. Silvia Aday, M-DCPS Mathematics Mrs. Adela Aiguesvives, M-DCPS Biscayne Nature Center Ms. Lucretia Allen, Florida Power and Light Ms. Leandra Allen, Florida Power and Light Ms. Stephanie Almeia, University of Miami Mr. Michael Andreoli, Miami Dade College Mr. Andrew Arana, FPL Ms. Dannie Augustin, Nothing Bundt Cakes Ms. Angela Bernace, Pevida Highway Designers Ms. Patricia Bernard-Mark, Walter C. Young Middle School Ms. Jordane Bloomfield, University of Miami - Society of Women Engineers Dr. Ralph Blose, Broward County Public Schools Ms. Ariana Bueno, Florida International University Mr. Clive Campbell, Florida Power and Light Ms. Patricia Campbell, Society of Women Engineers Ms. Neha Chawla, Florida International University Mrs. Juliet Colthirst-Edwards, M-DCPS Mathematics Ms. Katherine Comerford, id Tech Camps Mrs. Nisha Corbie, FPL Ms. Cristina Delgado-Ruiz, CTE Ms. Alina Diaz, University of Miami Ms. Giselle Dominguez, Miami Dade College-North Campus Mr. Gabriel Dopazo, University of Miami Ms. Priscilla Ejimofor, Florida Power and Light Mr. Mark Eyerman, Broward County Schools Mrs. Joann Felipe, Mater Lakes Academy Mrs. Karen Gant, Lake Stevens Elementary Mr. Robert Gott, Pinecrest Preparatory Middle-High Mr. Jonathan Hefley, University of Miami RMC TEAM Mr. Jose Heijn, University of Miami Dr. Amanda Heinemann, M-DCPS Science Mr. Eduardo Ibarra, M-DCPS Mr. Andrew Innerarity, M-DCPS Alumnus Dr. Jessnelly Jackson, North Hialeah Elementary School Ms. LaKeevia Jackson, American Society of Civil Engineers Ms. Elisabeth Jeffrey, University of Miami Ms. Cindy Jolicoeur, M-DCPS Science Ms. Annie Klian, M-DCPS Mathematics Mr. Truman Lease, University of Miami NASA RMC Team Mrs. LaTonya Lissade, Florida Power & Light Mrs. Mia Lorenzo, WLRN Mr. James March, WLRN Mrs. Marcela Marcos, M-DCPS Mathematics Mrs. Raquel McKinnon, M-DCPS Mathematics Ms. Enit Medina, Pevida Highway Designers Mrs. Yulet Miguel, American Society of Civil Engineers South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair Judges Mr. Jhonny Montano, Florida International University Mrs. Katherine Narvaez-Camacho, University of Miami Mrs. Karen Nelthropp, Miami Beach Senior High Mr. Gabriel Pacareu, Miami Dade College Mr. Dennis Parces, MCM Mr. Pedro Pena, University of Miami Mr. Shuvam Pochi, University of Miami Ms. Amy Porzio, Howard D. McMillan Middle School Dr. Tchao Podona, Miami Dade College North Campus Mrs. Chris Pritchard, John G DuPuis Elementary Dr. David Quesada, St. Thomas University, School of STEM Mr. Robert Quinn, M-DCPS - CTE Ms. Katrina Ramos, Pinecrest Preparatory Middle-High Mrs. Eva Rodriguez, M-DCPS Department of Mathematics Mrs. Solangel Rodriguez, Pinecrest Preparatory Middle-High Mrs. Eva Rodriguez, M-DCPS Mathematics Ms. Nancy Rosales-Loo, Pinecrest Academy Charter South Campus Ms. Maria Rubio, M-DCPS Mathematics Ms. Wendy Ruiz, Miami Dade College Ms. Judy Roseblum, M-DCPS (Retired) Ms. Monica Russell, M-DCPS Mathematics Mrs. Odalys Sanchez-Reyes, G. Holmes Braddock Senior High Mrs. Anat Schwartzbaum, North Beach Elementary Mr. Ricardo Sinclair, M-DCPS Mathematics Ms. Rachael Snyder, University of Miami Ms. Yadly St. Fort, Ludovici and Orange Consulting Engineers, Inc. Mr. Stephen Szydlo, Ruben Dario Middle School Ms. Mary Tweedy, Dade County Science Teachers' Association Mrs. Rachel Unger, North Beach Elementary Mrs. Lisset Vazquez-Rios, Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy Dr. Vivian Veiga, Kensington Park Elementary Mr. Eric Vicaria, M-DCPS - Division of Academic Support Mrs. Stephenie Wasilewski, Pinecrest Preparatory Middle-High Mrs. Pamela Wentworth, M-DCPS Instructional Technology Mrs. Michelle White, M-DCPS Mathematics Mr. James Williams, M-DCPS Ms. Valerie Williams-Allen, Myrtle Grove K-8 Center Dr. Rosena Wright, Miami Dade County Public Schools Mr. Ivan Yaeger, The Yaeger Foundation Ms. Valerie Williams-Allen, Myrtle Grove K-8 Center Dr. Rosena Wright, Miami Dade County Public Schools Mr. Ivan Yaeger, The Yaeger Foundation Dr. Nitin Agarwal, University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Ms. Celeste Amadei, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Ms. Melanie Anyosa, Florida International University Mr. Brandon Aquino, Florida International University Mr. William Arata, Naval Academy Alumni Assoc. Ms. Ana Paula Benaduce, University of Miami Mr. Eric Betancourt, Florida International University Ms. Sumana Bhattacharya, Florida International University Mrs. Vania Boeva, North Miami Beach Senior High School Ms. Katheen Bravo, Florida International University Ms. Jennifer Britton, University of Miami Dr. David Buncher, Michael Krop High School Dr. Anna Bystrik, University of Miami Mr. Carlos Cabrera, Florida International University Mr. Joe Calloway, Winston Park K8 Center Ms. Isabelle Camille, Coral Reef Senior High School Mr. Francisco Capellaro, USNA Alumni Association South Fl. Chapter Mrs. Yacklinda Carballosa, Pinecrest Preparatory High Charter Ms. Melissa Castillo, University of Miami Ms. Neha Chawla, Florida International University Mr. Walters Cheso, Educational Alternative Outreach Program Ms. Victoria Collazo, 3D Chimera Ms. Dina Dajani, University of Miami 15

20 Ms. LaTreese Denson, University of Miami RSMAS Mr. Don Deresz, Currency Exchange International Dr. Julia Diaz Consul, Miami Dade College Ms. Jessica Dominguez, Earth and environment / Florida International University Mr. Richard Dominguez, Winston Park K8 Center Mr. Clemente Fernandez, Miami Dade College Dr Renny Fernandez, Florida International University Dr. Gwendolyn Foote, Nautilus Middle School Ms. Kimberly Fordham, Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School Ms. Laura Gantiva, Florida International University Ms Claudia Garcia, Florida International University Dr. Guillermo Garcia, George Washington Carver Middle School Ms. Valerie Gauthier, Miami Dade Public Schools Dr Varan Govind, University of Miami Mr. Vaidya Govindarajan, University of Miami Ms. Sarah Greenblatt, University of Miami Ms. Carla Hamaty-Muriel, Miami Dade College Dr. Audrey Harkness, University of Miami Mr. William Harrington, Hialeah Senior High Ms. Lianett Hechavarria, Southwest Miami High School Mr. Albert Hernandez, Miami Dade County Ms. Isabel Hernandez, Florida International University Ms Esther Hoffman, MDCPS Riviera Middle School Mr. Alexander Hussain, 3D Chimera Dr. Krish Jayachandran, Florida International University Dr. Dushyantha Jayaweera, University of Miami Ms. Lesly Jean Philippe, Miami Dade College Dr. Rodney Johnson, Miami Dade College Ms. Claudia Jurado, David Lawrence Jr K-8 Center Mr. Richard Lapworth, Felix Varela High School Mr. Brian Layton, Nova Southeastern University Ms. Meghan Lenahan, FIU Agroecology Dr. Yair Levy, Nova Southeastern University-College of Engineering and Computing Mr. Peter Yu-Wai Lin, Barry University Mr. Irvin Lustig, Princeton Consultants Dr. Priyanka Maiti, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Dr. Priyanka Maiti, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Miami-Dade STEAM Expo Special Area Awards Sponsors Ms. Carola Martinez, University of Miami Mr Daniel Mejia, University of Miami Dr. Haydee M. Mendez, ETO Ms. Kathryn Mendez, Florida International University - Honors College Mr. Julio MIguez, Highland Oaks Middle School Ms. Zahra Nafar, Florida International University Ms. Swati Narasimhan, University of Miami Mr. Felix Neco, South Dade Middle Mr. David Negrelli, Winston Park K8 Center Dr. Crystal Noller, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Ms. Cynthia Nunez, Florida International University Mr. Jose Ocana, Alpha Charter of excellence Mr. Nezih Pala, Florida International University Ms. Birgith Phillips, MDCPS- DCSTA Ms. Jeidi Pinto, Florida International University Dr. Tchao Podona, Miami Dade College North Campus Ms. Hemalatha Raju, Biorasi Dr. Michelle Ramim, Miami Dade College Ms. Jessica Rios, Miami Dade College Dr. Steven Ritter, Miami Dade College Ms. Lisa Roberts, Florida International University Mrs Denisse Rodriguez, MDCPS Ms. Yosniurys Rodriguez, Imc health Ms. Yusmary Rodriguez, Barry University Ms Seema Sah, Florida International University Dr. Daniel Samano, University of Miami The Miami Project To Cure Paralysis Ms. Daphne Santamaria, Florida International University Mr Kurt Scott, USNA alumni chapter Dr. Kateel Shetty, Florida International University Mr. Dorant Smith, FIU STEM TEACH Mr. Robert Steinhoff, Florida Memorial University Ms. Julie Torruellas Garcia, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Scott Welford, University of Miami Ms. Agnes Winokur, DEA - Southeast Laboratory Ms. Dana Yancoskie, MAST Academy Dr. Zuzana Zajickova, Barry University Ms. Victoria Zusman, Miami Dade College All great academic achievements are supported and guided by those who share our passion for education. Miami-Dade County Public Schools would like to thank the organizations and individuals who have so consistently encouraged and sponsored our students efforts. American Meteorological Society American Psychological Association Arizona State University Rob & Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Association for Women Geoscientists Broadcom Masters Dade County Science Teachers Association Florida Association of Science Teachers INTEL Excellence in Computer Science INTEL ISEF INTEL Science Talent Search Miami-Dade College - North Campus Mu Alpha Theta NAACP NASA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Naval Research - Department of U. S. Navy Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Ricoh Corporation SECME Society for In-Vitro Biology Stockholm Junior Water Prize U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association U.S. Air Force U.S. Metric Association Yale Science and Engineering Association, Inc. 16

21 We would also like to thank all of those Miami-Dade County Public Schools individuals who assisted in the delivery of today s event. The success of which is a result of their professional knowledge and commitment to excellence. Miami-Dade STEAM Expo Competition Coordinators Division of Academics Cristian Carranza Administrative Director, STEAM Department of Science Ava D. Rosales, PhD Executive Director, Science Vanessa Baker, District Supervisor Dane Jaber, Instructional Supervisor Richard Morera, District Supervisor Miami-Dade STEAM Expo Support Staff Division of Academics Lupe Diaz, PhD Executive Director, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Michelle R. White Executive Director, Mathematics Silvia Aday, Instructional Supervisor, Mathematics Diana Collingwood, District Supervisor, CTE Cristina Delgado-Ruiz, District Supervisor, CTE Annie Klian, District Supervisor, Mathematics Mabel Morales, District Supervisor, VPA William Reaney, District Supervisor, VPA Sherrilyn Scott, PhD, District Supervisor, Social Science Nestor Marcia, Instructional Support Specialist, STEAM Adela M. Aiguesvives, Science Teacher, Biscayne Nature Center Joanne Baquedano, Art Teacher, VPA Maribel Bernat, Curriculum Support Specialist Division of Academics Ralph Bryan, Curriculum Support Specialist, CTE Arles Carballo, Curriculum Support Specialist, Science Noreyda Casanas, Curriculum Support Specialist, Science Laura Duchene, Art Teacher, VPA Juliet Colthirst-Edwards, Curriculum Support Specialist Mathematics Amanda Heinemann, Curriculum Support Specialist, Science Cindy Jolicoeur, Curriculum Support Specialist, Science Pamela Lopez, Curriculum Support Specialist, CTE Linda Mangual, Art Teacher, VPA Marcela Marcos, Curriculum Support Specialist, Mathematics Kristie Martinez, Art Teacher, VPA Raquel McKinnon, Curriculum Support Specialist, Mathematics Miguel Mejia, Curriculum Support Specialist and Program Director STEAM Through SECME Stars IV Catherine Morin, Science Teacher, Biscayne Nature Center Aliana Ochoa, Art Teacher, VPA Yusimi Osteen, Curriculum Support Specialist, Science Joseph Petty, Science Teacher, District Robert Quinn, Curriculum Support Specialist, CTE Eva Rodriguez, Curriculum Support Specialist, Mathematics Maria Rubio, Curriculum Support Specialist, Mathematics Monica Russell, Curriculum Support Specialist, Mathematics Matthew Sabatella, Curriculum Support Specialist, VPA Sonia Samaroo, Curriculum Support Specialist, CTE Ricardo Sinclair, Curriculum Support Specialist, Mathematics Julien Zaragoza, Science Teacher, Biscayne Nature Center 17

22 Mildred K. Farber, District Administrative Assistant Merlyn Rodriguez, Secretary Division of Academic Support and Education Transformation Office Jennifer Russell, District Supervisor - Science Lilibet Sosa, District Supervisor - Science Eric Vicaria, Curriculum Support Specialist, Science Instructional Technology Peter Hotung, Instructional Support Specialist, IT Pamela Wentworth, Curriculum Support Specialist, IT Facilities Operation, Maintenance Edward Velez, Director 1 Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Miami-Dade STEAM Expo Performers Hialeah Gardens Senior High Marching Bulls Mr. Carlos Franco, Director of Bands Miami Jackson Senior High School Color Guard Master Sergeant Michael Jones 18

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24 Miami-Dade STEAM Expo Map First Aid US Army Mobile Unit (Science Complex Area) Bldg. A. Regional Science and Engineering Fair Projects; Bionic Hand, SECME Awards; Information, Bldg. 5 Lehman Theatre. MS/HS Brainbowl; STEAM Art Fusion and Cody Humanoid; Brain Fair and UM Brain Bee Lakeside: STEM Vehicle, Mobile Labs, First Aid Bldg. 9. Regional Science and Engineering Fair Headquarters Bldg. 2. Bridges; FPL Generator; SECME Math (HS); Display of Banners Bldg. 7: Ten-80 Racing and Drones! Bldg. 14. SECME: Vex,Vex IQ; Mousetrap Car Bldg. 3. ES Science Fair; Interactive Activities; SECME Math (MS); Parking Lot: Egg Drop; Rockets pick up projects from cafeteria Bldg. 4. Band Assessment; SECME ES Math and ES Brain Bowl; ES Science Fair Awards Building A: Regional Science and Engineering Fair Projects, SECME Awards, Information, First Aid Lakeside: STEM Mobile Labs, Vehicles; First Aid Building 2: SECME: Bridges, FPL Generator; HS Math; Banners Building 3: Elementary Science Fair, SWAT Interactive Activities, MDC Academic STEM Tables, Building 3 Grassy Area: Interactive Ascitvities Building 4: SECME; Elementary Science Fair Awards, Building 5: UM Brain Bee; SECME; Art Interactive/Gallery; Brain Fair Building 7: Ten-80 and Drones Building 14: SECME; Mousetrap; Vex IQ; Vex Robotics N9 (Parking lot): SECME Egg Drop and Rockets (pick up projects from cafeteria) In case of emergency, Campus Security: