Students use the scientific process as they reinforce skills and principles they have learned in agriscience courses. They conduct research projects and prepare a scientific report and display for judging at the state level.
Competition is divided into five categories:
Biochemistry/Food Science/Microbiology- Biology of microorganisms-bacteriology, virology, protozoology, fungi bacterial genetics, yeast. This area also can include chemistry of life processes-molecular biology, molecular genetics, enzymes, photosynthesis, protein chemistry, food chemistry, hormones, etc.
Botany - Study of plant life-agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, forestry, plant taxonomy, plant physiology, plant pathology, plant genetics, hydroponics, algae, etc.
Engineering- Technology; projects that directly apply scientific principles to manufacturing and practical uses-mechanical, chemical, electrical, environmental engineering, etc.
Environmental Sciences- Study of pollution (air, water and land) sources and their control; ecology
Zoology- Study of animals-animal genetics, ornithology, ichthyology, entomology, animal ecology, paleontology, cellular physiology, animal husbandry, cytology, histology, animal physiology, invertebrate neurophysiology, studies of invertebrates, etc.
State Event Location: American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, TX
State Event Date: July 13-16, 2010
Event Provider Contact: Dr. Rudy Ritz
Texas Tech University
Ag Education and Communications
Box 42131
Lubbock, TX 79409-2131
(806) 742-2816
rudy.ritz@ttu.edu
Registration Deadline: June 22, 2010
State winners in each category and division are awarded $1,000 scholarship and advance to the National FFA Agriscience Fair held in conjunction with National FFA Convention.