PJAS

PJAS stands for Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science. This is a chance for students from 7th to 12th grade to present a research project, above their current level of study, to a panel of judges in the areas of mathematics, science, computer science or behavioral science. Hanover Area sponsored 8 students on March 8, 2008 at this year's regional competition, held at King's College. Michael Radzwilla (11th grade) researched Optimization in Calculus and received a first place award. Fiona Steel (11th grade) researched Derivatives and Related Rates in Calculus and received a first place award. Amy Molitoris was able to capture a first place award with the question, "Can you become a Millionaire?". She described and tested the newest Pennsylvania lottery game. Kayleigh Williams received a first place award in the field of Science. Nicholas Kruger received a first award with his study of Logarithms. These students will be heading to Penn State's Main Campus on May 18-20th for competition at the state level. Gino Warnick (10th grade) began his study of Trigonometry by discussing the Law of Sines and Cosines. Brianna Good (8th grade) researched the Matrix and Shawna Rabbas (8th grade) researched the Binomial Theorem. Gino, Brianna, and Shawna each received a second place award. Congratulations to all our participants! Good Luck is extended to those moving into the state level of competition.