Volunteers Are Currently Being Solicited for the WSU Science Bowl

The Office of Minority Student Initiatives Department of Chemistry Wayne State
University along with the Midwestern Region of the National Organization for
the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
(NOBCChE) are seeking volunteers for its Regional Science Bowl to be held
Saturdays January 19th, February 2nd & 9th (snow date). Our priority date for
volunteers is the junior division, February 2nd.

Description of program: This project is a trivia style tournament involving 3-4
student teams. This project allows students to showcase their knowledge in a
day-long (9A 5P) round robin/double elimination format with emphasis on
science, mathematics, engineering, technology and inventors of African descent.

The winning teams are generally, funded to compete at the national competition
sponsored by the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of
Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE). The first, second and third
winners in the two divisions junior (grades 7 - 9) and seniors (grades 10 - 12)
receive awards as well. Lastly, the senior and junior winning teams competes in
the Department of Energys National Science Bowl held annually in Washington
DC (seniors) and Golden, CO (juniors) respectively.

Of course, the most important pieces of this event are the participants, the
commitment of the teachers and coaches, and the volunteers. Without this
synergy this event would not be possible. Hence, we would like to call on you
and your friends and/or associates to volunteer for this worthwhile event.

Well, what are the area assignments for the volunteers? Volunteers can select to
do any of the following jobs:

Moderator (M) - This is the individual that controls the room. This person reads
the questions at each competition venue.

Competition Judge (SJ) - This person addresses any issues related to answers in
the form of a vague response by students.

Venue judge (CJ)- This person determines who gives the responses from each
team.

Timekeeper (TK)- This person keeps track of time in contestants responses, the
end of the half and the end of the game.

Scorekeeper (SK) - This person keeps the score and fills out the score sheet.

All questions and answers will be provided. Ideally, we would like run have
three - four competition venues the entire day.

The science bowl is an ideal community service volunteer opportunity for an
individual or group. Letters can be drafted for student organizations or
individuals would volunteer their time. Additionally, lunch and gifts will be
provided for those who volunteer. Volunteers need not be experienced to
perform designated duties. The coordinating staff will place each volunteer in
an assignment best suited towards their strengths.

Between 200-300 students, primarily minorities, from across the Midwest, will
compete on the main campus of Wayne State University in Science Hall. 410 W.
Warren Ave, corner of West Warren and Cass Aves, over the two dates listed,
above. Volunteers are needed so that these students can show the results of
their hard work.

Interested parties should e-mail Keith B. Williams before the end of December
2007, at AC1573@wayne.edu to sign up or for more information.