Status 2007-2008 : Active
Contact: lucas@sciencedays.org

Chapter Director:

Nikhita Singh, Class of 2008.
"My source of interest in becoming a chapter director revolves around my love for science and my experience in working with children," says Nikhita, "by founding a chapter in my city, it will be possible to show kids that science can go beyond the classroom. Often, students tend to feel that science and engineering are dull. I have even observed a similar attitude with by younger brother at times. However, when kids are given the chance to see the significance of science in their lives, they find it more interesting. Because this is a student club, I feel it will be easier to relate to younger kids. As high school students, we have been through the same school system and can appreciate the student perspective. Simply relating scientific knowledge to popular themes can ignite interest. By becoming a chapter director, I hope to foster scientific knowledge in younger kids, in addition to high school students. Within high schools, there is little interest in science-related extracurricular activities. I would like to organize events and activities for high school students with this group to show that science can go beyond the textbooks in our classrooms. I feel that if, students are given the chance to interact with professionals in the fields of science and technology, they may consider a future in that field. All in all, I feel that the fields of science and engineering are often misunderstood by students in both elementary and secondary school. By initiating a Science Days chapter, I hope to show students that science can be just as fascinating and enjoyable as other activities."  Nikhita has volunteered at Indian National Association for the Blind in New Delhi, volunteered as a gallery host and craft manager at London Regional Children's Museum, worked as a birthday party host/teacher/jewelry designer at The London Beadery and volunteered as a camp counselor at London Youth Sikh Camp.  She has also been involved with the science fair for the past 4 years and have competed at ISEF. Last year, she worked on a project at the University of Western Ontario entitled Environmentally Friendly Delivery System for Pesticides where she was able to decrease pesticide runoff by over 80% by testing over 10 variables and developing a user friendly program to implement these changes.

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