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Xtreme Technology Event 2007 Huge Success
Thirty-eight (38) teams of high school students competed in the Fifth Annual Xtreme Technology Event (XTE) hosted by Benedict College. The event is one of the fastest growing scientific competitions designed to expose high school students to different perspectives on the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Nearly 300 high school students from South Carolina and North Carolina competed in the two day competition held November 15 and 16, 2007 at Benedict College.
I would like to thank you and Benedict College for all you have done with putting together this exciting competition. My kids enjoyed being a guest of Benedict College and enjoyed all the competitions. They had fun and learned at the same time.
... Milton Howard, Garrett Academy of Technology
Teams competed in seven (7) disciplines. These mini-projects and competitive activities were in the areas of physics, engineering, biology, chemistry, environmental science, mathematics and computer science. They were purposefully and selectively designed to challenge and advance the thinking and problem solving abilities of participating students. Each student participant received an XTE 2007 gift bag. The schools accumulating the highest overall points were awarded high tech prizes and trophies provided by our sponsors National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, SCANA, Wilbert Smith and Associates, Michelin, BMW, Apple and others. Competition results are as follows:
Overall Competition Winners |
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| 1st Place: | Irmo High School | Team A |
| 2nd Place: | White Knoll High School | Team A |
| 3rd Place: | Irmo High School | Team B |
| 4th Place: | Batesburg-Leesville High School | |
Each student received their choice of an Apple iPod Touch, a SONY PSP, an Apple (8 GB) iPod Nano, or an Apple (4 GB) iPod Nano
Discipline Awards |
Schools |
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|---|---|---|
| Physics: | White Knoll High School | Team A |
| Chemistry: | Strom Thurman High School | |
| Mathematics: | Irmo High School | Team A |
| Environmental Science: | White Knoll High School | Team B |
| Biology: | Irmo High School | Team A |
| Computer Science: | White Knoll High School | Team A |
| Engineering: | A.C. Flora High School | Team C |
On Thursday November 15, 20007, Columbia Mayor Bob Coble encouraged the participants in their scholarship. Mayor Bob spoke about the technological advances that the City of Columbia is pursuing and urged the students to continue to cultivate their enthusiasm for the sciences. On Friday, Radu Vitic, Dr. John Weidner and Mr. Howard Lederfind of the Greater Columbia Fuel Cell Challenge demonstrated A Fuel Cell/electric hybrid Segway used by the Columbia Police Department and the Jadoo XRT, a portable Fuel Cell power Generator for emergency responders used by the Columbia Department of Homeland Security. Each presenter discussed progressive uses of fuel cell technology.
The Xtreme Technology Event is a fun, high energy, educational opportunity for high school students to explore different areas in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
