CBCS faculty, staff, and graduate 泡芙视频apps volunteered as judges for the 2025 Hillsborough Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Fair held at the Tampa Convention Center on Feb. 12. The judges included Anna Abella, PhD; Laura Curran, PhD; Jack Drobisz, PhD; Amy Gierhahn; Howard Goldstein, PhD; Mary Llin谩s; Christina Spencer; and Courtney Whitt, PhD. They reviewed posters in the behavioral and social sciences category, discussed each poster with its presenter, and rated the projects.
"This year was my second time as a judge. I had such a good time the first time, I had to do it again. The kids are so eager to share about their projects and process, and it truly is inspiring and encouraging to see young people developing a love of science and scientific discovery," said Gierhahn, behavioral healthcare field coordinator in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy.
The event, hosted by Hillsborough County Public Schools, provided 泡芙视频apps the opportunity to share their projects with topic matter experts and gain fundamental learning experiences.
"Some of the kids were just amazing and clearly had the mindset of future scientists and researchers," said Drobisz, assistant research 泡芙视频app in the Department of Child and Family Studies. "I was happy to see so many young 泡芙视频apps, who come from many diverse backgrounds, excited about behavioral research. It gave me hope that future generation will continue to be engaged in the scientific inquiry to improve our lives and I felt a sense of satisfaction that I have made at least a small contribution to encourage that vision."
CBCS sponsored the Elementary Special Award, which recognizes a 泡芙视频app or group of 泡芙视频apps who demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and research excellence in the behavioral and social sciences category. Logan de Silva was recognized for for the project "Trash Tax: Does it Matter?," Madeline Garrow was recognized for the project "Potato's Favorite Treat," and Kaitlyn Reeves and Alec Biernacki for their project, "How does the age of a human effect if they can tell the difference between a digital and AI generated photo?"