Kids Judge 2006

Kids Judge Neuroscience Fair 2006
Neuro Science 430
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Judges check in.	Sandi Brabb and Dr. Rector welcome and outline Judges.	Dr. Rector explains the basics of neuroscience.

B1 Michael Balam, Joseph Haynes, Russell Hyslop, and Crystal Philes Why Does My Mouth Feel Numb? Model Outline Neuro Model Thesis: Michael Balam, Joseph Haynes, Russell Hyslop and Crystal Philes.	Students learn how anesthetics block transmission and sensations of touch and pain.
B2 Brandon Alcott, Justine Gullaba, and Ting Kwan Liu V.A.W.B.A.M. (Visual, Auditory, Wernicke's Area, Broca's Area, Angular Gyrus, Motor) Model Outline Neuro Model Thesis: Brandon Alcott, Justine Gullaba, and Ting Kwan Liu.	Students learn how the brain processes spoken and written words.
B3 Kelly Blindheim and Cora Fix My Oh Myelin! Model Outline Neuro Model Thesis: Kelly Blindheim and Cora Fix.	Students learn why myelin-sheathed nerves process signals more quickly than nerves without myelin.
B4 Manuel Rojas, Jinna Navas, and Vian Yousify The Brain Under the Microscope University Exhibit	Students examine photographs, slides, and models of brains and neural tissue.
G1 Jennifer Clifton and Andrea Steele The Totally Tasting Tongue Model Outline Neuro Model Thesis: Jennifer Clifton and Andrea Steele.	Students learn how the tongue interprets different tastes.
G2 Andrew Ensslen, Amanda Foust, Bonnie Larson, and Erin Zimmerman Putt Putt Pathways Model Outline Neuro Model Thesis: Andrew Ensslen, Amanda Foust, Bonnie Larson and Erin Zimmerman.	Students learn about selectivity in membrane ion channels. Poster from exhibit.
G3 Sasha Edmunds and Bernadette Ronayne Why You Can't Sleep with the Lights On Model Outline Neuro Model Thesis: Sasha Edmunds and Bernadette Ronayne.	Students learn that light coming into the eye wakes you up.
G4 Psychology Club Lobalization University Exhibit	Students take a journey inside the brain.
P1 Darius Banks and Chihiro Ishikawa Synaptic Tag Model Outline Neuro Model Thesis: Darius Banks and Chihiro Ishikawa.	Students learn how neurotransmitters cross the synapse.
P2 Jennifer Erickson and Skye Powell Growth Cone Game Model Outline Neuro Model Thesis: Jennifer Erickson and Skye Powell.	Students learn the functions of growth cones (no photos available)
P3 Danielle Tulloss and Melissa Wu How Big is Your Leg in Your Brain? Model Outline Neuro MoName1del Thesis: Danielle Tulloss and Melissa Wu.	Students learn that different areas of the body are more sensitive to touch.
P4 Dr. Changhong Peng, Scott Bright, Deepen Kothari, and Jingchuan Zhang The Secret Ingredient University Exhibit	Students investigate the impact of temperature on the taste reception of ice cream.
R1 Michael Falter, Fan Liao, Miles Matsen, and Rupinder Singh What Do You See? Model Outline Neuro Model Thesis: Michael Falter, Fan Liao, Miles Matsen and Rupinder Singh.	Students learn how the eye processes visual information.
R2 Mark Leedy and Ryan Ross Egg-tastic Fluid Model Outline Neuro Model Thesis: Mark Leedy and Ryan Ross.	Students learn how the cerebrospinal fluid protects the brain from injury.
R3 Liz Lauerman and Chelsey Stewart Don't Smoke Your Muscles Model Outline Neuro Model Thesis: Liz Lauerman and Chelsey Stewart.	Students learn how nicotine affects skeletal muscle stimulation.
R4 Krueger Lab Sleep and Performance University Exhibit	Students learn how getting a good night's sleep helps them perform better in school.
Specialty Exhibits
Imaging the Brain	Students learn ways of non-invasively diagnosing brain injuries and diseases.
The Human Brain: Jello Snack Station	A "smart" choice for a snack.
Bertie Bots' Jelly Bean Taste Test	Students learn the processes involved in taste.
Brains, Brains, and More Brains (Dr. Mark DeSantis)	Students get hands-on experience studying human and animal brains.
Palouse Discovery Science Center	Students investigate depth perception. Students investigate how the brain interprets colors. Students investigate how the brain processes paradoxes in visual and text information.