DAVIS, WV- Students in the second cohort of the Youth Science Discovery Experience (YSDE) successfully completed their first research weekend at the Canaan Valley Institute (CVI) located in Davis, West Virginia. Students spent their time researching diverse projects, exploring the pristine surrounding environment and receiving instruction and lecture from visiting and resident scientists.
Kate Schramm (NYSF) provides instruction during a whole group activity at YSDE 2012. Students attempt to develop methods to accurately measure the thickness of a piece of aluminum foil with limited resources and sample sizes. This activity introduces students to the concepts of margins of error, estimation, measurement and uncertainty in science as well as encouraging critical thought and development of the scientific method.