If you can not see the Registration Chart below.

You can go directly to:  http://ysap2010.eventbrite.com

To Download the invitation: click here

This Year, in addition to the Final Report, each project group MUST submit a 3 – 5 minute maximum video presentation of the project. Cameras are provided by YSAP and will be shipped to each school in early April. Take sure to visit the following 2 website links for video presentation guidelines:

http://sciencefair.math.iit.edu/presentation/outline

http://sciencefair.math.iit.edu/presentation/manner

FLIP VIDEO CAMERA: INSTRUCTIONS, TUTORIALS and REQUIREMENTS

1. Take the camera out of the box and watch the following instructions that show how
to use and operate the video camera:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh6s9gNoFro&feature=related
2. Start recording the videos.

3.  Once you have finished recording the videos, you need to plug the camera into the
computer to download the videos. Watch the following videos that show you how to plug
your camera into your computer to download the videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YApQcMQBnMg&feature=related

Notes:
-Once you plug the camera in, a pop up folder window might come up:

For PC: you might need to double click on the: Setup_flipShare.exe

For Mac: you might need to double click on the Start FlipShare

4.  To download the videos the software-ready program will be installed automatically
once you plug in the camera. Watch the following video that shows how to use “FlipShare”
quick manual.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT6cMk83_CI&feature=related

5.  Once you are in the “FlipShare” software, you are able to edit the videos.
Please watch the following video that shows you how to edit and make the final
movie to upload it into STEP 4 on the YSAP website.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZtFkrJT5ys&feature=related

Note: Once you have finished saving your movie, you will find a file on the left
information bar of the FlipShare window program. Find the: COMPUTER folder Click on: Th
e default month. You will find your movie there.
6.  To export the video:

-Having selected the movie on the FlipShare window program.

Go to: File
Click on: “Export to” button
A pop up window will come up named: "About exporting Items"
Click on the “Export” button
A pop up window will come up. (this window is asking you to select where would you
like to save the movie in your computer.

-Select "Desktop" folder: This way you will not need to look for your
video anywhere else in the computer.

-Once you have selected your destination folder.
Click on the “Choose” button
-The window will close, and this means that your video was exported
correctly.

-Go to your desktop screen or folder and you will find your video there.

NOTE: make sure you Eject the camera from your computer by:

PC: on the lower right bar of your computer click on

MAC: on the finder window click on EJECT or just right click over the
FLIPVIDEO icon and click on EJECT.
7.  To Upload the Video into the www.YSAP.org

Go to www.ysap.org
Click on STEP #4
On the right side column you will find the #2 green bar “SUBMIT 3 - 5 MINUTE MAXIMUM
VIDEO PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT”

Click on the gray  “BROWSE”

-A pop up window will come up.
-Select the video file  from your desktop or folder where you saved it.
Click on the “Select” button-Once it has upload.
Click the orange “SUBMIT” button.

This Year, in addition to the Final Report, each project group MUST submit a 3 – 5 minute maximum video presentation of the project. Cameras are provided by YSAP and will be shipped to each school in early April. Take sure to visit the following 2 website links for video presentation guidelines:

http://sciencefair.math.iit.edu/presentation/outline

http://sciencefair.math.iit.edu/presentation/manner

FLIP VIDEO CAMERA: INSTRUCTIONS, TUTORIALS and REQUIREMENTS

1. Take the camera out of the box and watch the following instructions that show how
to use and operate the video camera:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh6s9gNoFro&feature=related
2. Start recording the videos.

3.  Once you have finished recording the videos, you need to plug the camera into the
computer to download the videos. Watch the following videos that show you how to plug
your camera into your computer to download the videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YApQcMQBnMg&feature=related

Notes:
-Once you plug the camera in, a pop up folder window might come up:

For PC: you might need to double click on the: Setup_flipShare.exe

For Mac: you might need to double click on the Start FlipShare

4.  To download the videos the software-ready program will be installed automatically
once you plug in the camera. Watch the following video that shows how to use “FlipShare”
quick manual.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT6cMk83_CI&feature=related

5.  Once you are in the “FlipShare” software, you are able to edit the videos.
Please watch the following video that shows you how to edit and make the final
movie to upload it into STEP 4 on the YSAP website.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZtFkrJT5ys&feature=related

Note: Once you have finished saving your movie, you will find a file on the left
information bar of the FlipShare window program. Find the: COMPUTER folder Click on: Th
e default month. You will find your movie there.
6.  To export the video:

-Having selected the movie on the FlipShare window program.

Go to: File
Click on: “Export to” button
A pop up window will come up named: "About exporting Items"
Click on the “Export” button
A pop up window will come up. (this window is asking you to select where would you
like to save the movie in your computer.

-Select "Desktop" folder: This way you will not need to look for your
video anywhere else in the computer.

-Once you have selected your destination folder.
Click on the “Choose” button
-The window will close, and this means that your video was exported
correctly.

-Go to your desktop screen or folder and you will find your video there.

NOTE: make sure you Eject the camera from your computer by:

PC: on the lower right bar of your computer click on

MAC: on the finder window click on EJECT or just right click over the
FLIPVIDEO icon and click on EJECT.
7.  To Upload the Video into the www.YSAP.org

Go to www.ysap.org
Click on STEP #4
On the right side column you will find the #2 green bar “SUBMIT 3 - 5 MINUTE MAXIMUM
VIDEO PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT”

Click on the gray  “BROWSE”

-A pop up window will come up.
-Select the video file  from your desktop or folder where you saved it.
Click on the “Select” button-Once it has upload.
Click the orange “SUBMIT” button.

If you are interested in applying for these position, please send a 500-word or less essay on why you want to become a scientist or engineer to Edward Holloway at essay@ysap.org Deadling for submission of student essays is May 14, 2010.

In order to qualify, you must have completed your junior year in high school by the end of June 2010.

Only submissions to essay@ysap.org will be accepted. Kindly provide the following information:

Student Name
High School Name
Email Address
Teacher Name
Telephone Number
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We have selected some of the best YSAP final student reports for all our
2010 participants.  Students and teachers may download them and have them
as the reference point for the final reports of this year.

To Download, click on each report:

FINAL REPORT 1 YSAP SAMPLE.pdf
FINAL REPORT 2 YSAP SAMPLE.pdf
FINAL REPORT 3 YSAP SAMPLE.pdf
FINAL REPORT 4 YSAP SAMPLE.pdf
FINAL REPORT 5 YSAP SAMPLE.pdf
FINAL REPORT 6 YSAP SAMPLE.pdf
FINAL REPORT 7 YSAP SAMPLE.pdf

Note:

Once you click the download button, you might not have seen that the

document was downloaded already. Please check your download folder or

desktop in your computer to find the document named:

FINAL_REPORT_1_YSAP_SAMPLE.pdf
FINAL_REPORT_2_YSAP_SAMPLE.pdf
FINAL_REPORT_3_YSAP_SAMPLE.pdf
FINAL_REPORT_4_YSAP_SAMPLE.pdf
FINAL_REPORT_5_YSAP_SAMPLE.pdf
FINAL_REPORT_6_YSAP_SAMPLE.pdf
FINAL_REPORT_7_YSAP_SAMPLE.pdf

AT&T GNOC, SOC and Labs Tours with Engineer Job Shadowing to Take Place in Bedminster and Florham Park, NJ on Thursday, February 18th

Deadline to submit: Friday, February 12, 2010

As part of Engineers Week 2010, February 14-20, AT&T will celebrate National Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on Thursday, February 18th by inviting local high school girls from the Youth Science Achievers Program to spend the day with AT&T Labs engineers at the AT&T Global Network Operations Center (GNOC), AT&T Security Operations Center (SOC) and the AT&T Tech Channel in Bedminster, New Jersey and at AT&T Labs in Florham Park, New Jersey. You will get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of network, software and sound engineering at world-class research, development and network operations facilities. You will also meet with women engineers who have advanced science and technology throughout their careers. Come see how cool everyday work is for them at AT&T Labs!

If you are a high school girl who is interested in participating, please apply by sending your full name, parent(s)’ or guardian(s)’ full name(s), a phone number and email address where you can be reached  along with a 100-word or less paragraph on why you think there should be more women in science and engineering fields.

Important note: you will be required to provide your own transportation to AT&T in Bedminster, NJ arriving at 8:00 AM on 2/18 and from AT&T in Florham Park, NJ departing at 3:30 PM on National Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day at the below addresses:

AT&T: Bedminster Location

1 AT&T Way

Bedminster, NJ 07921

Directions

• Make your way to 287
• From 287 North, take exit 22B
• From 287 South, take exit 22
• Stay to the far right after the exit
• After you pass through the light, continue to stay right – the far right lanes will take you into the Bedminster Complex
• Stop at the guard station, and they will tell you where to park

AT&T: Florham Park Location

Shannon Labs

180 Park Avenue, Building 103

Florham Park, NJ 07932

Directions:

http://www.research.att.com/directions

AT&T will provide lunch and transportation from Bedminster to Florham Park.

Applications will be reviewed by AT&T Labs representatives and up to 10 student candidates will be notified of their selection to participate by Monday, February 15th. Parent permission and video/photo release forms must be signed by parents and students and returned in advance. Students and parents should notify school teachers and administration of their participation in this weekday extracurricular activity. A formal letter of invitation will be provided by AT&T for use with the attendance office.

YSAP WINNERS’ LIST 2009-2010

To Download the list click here

Note:
Once you click the download button, you might not have seen that the
document was downloaded already. Please check your download folder or

desktop in your computer to find the document named:
YSAP_Winners_List_2009-2010.pdF

To view the list online click here

YSAP-MIRTHE Science Day at Princeton University

January 9th 2010 Saturday

Deadline for registration: Thursday, January 7th at 4p.m

- All students must plan to arrive by 9am for registration checking and breakfast.
- Program will run throughout the day and adjourn at 4pm.
- Attendance is a requirement for all participating students, teachers, mentors. Parents are also encouraged to attend.
- Don’t miss out on this exciting and fun-filled day for all!!!

- To REGISTER click on the following link :
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=175302
- To DOWNLOAD AGENDA for Science Day and MAP with directions to Princeton University CLICK HERE

Note:
Once you click the download button, you might not have seen that the
document was downloaded already. Please check your download folder or
desktop in your computer to find the document named:
YSAP_Agenda_&_Map_2010_Science_Day_ Princeton_University_MIRTHE.pdf

AT&T Will Donate Share of $1 Million Netflix Prize to Science Organizations

The Netflix Prize has at least four more winners. AT&T plans to donate its share of the $1 million Netflix Prize, which was awarded to the team with the best method for improving Netflix’s movie recommendation algorithm, to four science- and youth-oriented organizations. Too see the full article please visit:

http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/11/att-will-donate-share-of-1-million-netflix-prize-to-science-organizations/