Smoky Mountain Chapter of the American Meteorological Society
Local Science Fair Winners for Best Projects in the Atmospheric Sciences
These awards were given to outstanding projects involving meteorology, climate, or atmospheric and related oceanic sciences at the Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair (SASEF). Additional requirements involved having a complete data set and a detailed write-up.
AMS Smoky Mountain Chapter's Robert Lind Miller Memorial Award:
The Smoky Mountain Chapter of the American Meteorological Society is proud to present the Robert Lind Miller Memorial Award, which carries a $100 cash prize and a certificate.
The winner for 2009 was Tyler Warren of Nolachuckey School.
AMS Smoky Mountain Chapter's Award:
The Smoky Mountain Chapter of the American Meteorological Society presents an additional award, which carries a $100 cash prize and a certificate.
There was no winner for 2009.
AMS National Award:
The American Meteorological Society national organization presents an award (in both senior and junior divisions) for the best project in atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences at regional science fairs. The winner receives a certificate of outstanding achievement from the AMS, and will be recognized in their national newsletter.
The winner for 2009 was Tyler Warren of Nolachuckey School.
Tyler Warren of Nolachucky School
Tyler Warren (AMS National Award and Bob Miller Memorial Award) for his project titled "Getting the scoop on drought-stressed soils".
2008 Winners:
Byron Jaeger (AMS National Award - senior division) for his project titled "Math – scaling problem".
Keith Birdwell (AMS National Award – junior division) for his project titled "Climate change in Anderson County".
Katharine Sloop (Bob Miller Memorial Award) for her project titled "Carbon transfer to/from biosphere".
Evan Mitchell (AMS Smoky Mountain Chapter's Award) for his project titled "Arctic Ice Meltdown".
2007 Winners:
Benjamin Quigley (AMS National Award – senior division) for his project titled "Carcinogenic Caves".
Grant Garrett Fisher (AMS Smoky Mountain Chapter's Award) for his project titled "Mysteries of the Night".
Julianna Romanoski (AMS Smoky Mountain Chapter's Award) for her project titled "Clean Water for a Thirsty World".