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For Better Health in People and Animals   News High School Essay Contest Winners The Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research is pleased to announce the winners in its eighteenth annual essay contest for high school students. A total of 482 students from 38 different schools wrote on the topic question, “Why Are Animals Used in Biomedical Research?”  Winners were selected after three rounds of judging by PSBR members and friends. PSBR congratulates the winners and applauds the efforts of all the students, teachers, and judges who took the time to help make this contest a great success. Creative Category      Grand Essay        Finalists          Participating High Schools PSBR  7th and 8th Grade Essay Contest Winners The Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research is pleased to announce the winners in its fourteenth annual essay contest for 7th and 8th grade students.  A total of 292 students from 35 different schools wrote on the topic question, "What's the Point of Bioscience Research?" PSBR congratulates the winners and applauds the efforts of all the students, teachers, and judges who took the time to help make this contest a great success. First Place           Second Place           Third Place          Participating Middle Schools Educators: Looking for new ways to get your students interested in careers in science and meet state and national standards? Exciting New Career Materials for Teachers & Students Check out “Careers in Laboratory Animal Science,” a new series of educational videos developed by the North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research... More info Interesting Reaction Paper from a Veterinary Technology Student Click here (word doc) PSBR Activities PSBR Sponsors TSA Essay Contest The Pennsylvania Technology Student Association (TSA) recently expressed its appreciation of the Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research (PSBR) for sponsoring its annual Biomedical Research Career essay contest.  Awards were given to 11 middle and high school students with an additional award to statewide winners.  “Activities like these that encourage students’ interest in science and scientific careers are in keeping with PSBR’s mission,” said John S. Ellis, Ph.D., PSBR Executive Director. PSBR sponsored the event last year, as well. “PSBR appreciates opportunities to partner with groups like TSA to ensure the next generation of scientists,” he said. “It’s (the essay contest) an excellent opportunity to learn about a major technological career pathway in our society,” said Dennis C. Gold, TSA Pennsylvania Facilitator, Bureau of Career and Technology Education. TSA is a statewide organization with more than 15,000 members in 48 middle and 73 high schools. It promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics through personal growth, leadership and opportunities in technology, innovation and design. Carlisle Student Thanks PSBR for TSA Essay Contest Sponsorship Dear Dr. Ellis, Thank you for granting me the opportunity to participate in the (TSA) Biomedical Research Essay Contest. This was a positive experience. It allowed me to learn more about careers in the biomedical field and to practice my writing skills, an invaluable capability. I was fortunate enough to be a regional winner at my local Technology Student Association competition. Thank you for allowing the Technology Student Association the chance to encourage students to explore the medical field. I hope the Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research continues to bestow this opportunity to the Technology Student Association, because it has helped me on my career path and may do the same for others. My plan is to major in biology and pursue a career as a physician’s assistant. Again, thank  you for this opportunity. Sincerely, A student from Carlisle, PA Link to PSBR Photo Gallery Users must register to access PSBR's photo library. Once registration is complete, PSBR will activate the account for   viewing, typically within 48 hours. To download photos, users must   use the drop-down menus. This WebSite2 is maintained by John Ellis (psbr@psbr.org) Please mail all comments and suggestions to him. ©2008; Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research.