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Ridgewood’s Super Science Saturday : Be Part of Super Science Saturday’s Award-Winning Day

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December 14,2015
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Ridgewood NJ, Find out first-hand why Super Science Saturday, the biggest science and technology exhibition in Northern New Jersey, has won a prestigious award from the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame.

Science professionals, parents, teachers and students are all welcome to play a role in making this award-winning event an even bigger success in 2016. Super Science Saturday welcomes new members for the all-volunteer Executive Committee that is planning the next exhibition, scheduled for February 27 at Ridgewood High School.

There also are a variety of other volunteer opportunities for those who are passionate about science and technology and want to be involved in a high-impact program like Super Science Saturday– from helping spread the word about this award-winning exhibition, coordinating with new adult and student presenters or just assisting on the day

The 28th annual Super Science Saturday is a particularly special event, as the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame (NJIOF) recently recognized Super Science Saturday for its

“Advancement of Invention & Process.” This award recognized Super Science Saturday for creating and sustaining this annual half-day exhibition, which showcases the marvels of science and technology for attendees of all ages.

NJIHOF honors inventors whose lifetime work has contributed significantly to the prosperity of New Jersey. Inaugural award winners include Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison. Over the years, NJIOF has recognized Nobel Laureates and prominent researchers in many fields, including those who have pioneered life-saving drugs, and contributed to advanced communications technology, astrophysics and NASA missions.

Super Science Saturday’s Executive Committee is proud to be recognized along with such distinguished award-winners.

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Ridgewood’s Super Science Saturday set for this weekend

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Ridgewood’s Super Science Saturday set for this weekend

February 26, 2015    Last updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 3:41 PM
By By Tiffany Katehakis
Staff Writer |
The Ridgewood News

An experiment in learning at Ridgewood High School (RHS) that was first tried 27 years ago proved to be a huge success.

Super Science Saturday, with its hands-on, kid-friendly demonstrations and contests, is returning on Feb. 28 and is expected to attract more than 1,200 eager visitors.

The event features a slew of interactive exhibits, from professional and amateur scientists alike, with subjects including robotics, 3-D printers, solar telescopes, drones, rockets, the environment, medicine, and technology commonly used by police, fire and EMT professionals.

But what sets “Super Science Saturday” apart from other student science fairs is that it is a non-competitive event where kids and adults can present their work alongside each other.

The event’s organizer, MichaelAaron Flicker, a Ridgewood native who has been running the program for more than 11 years, said that the non-competitive nature of the event is essential so that “kids are not focused on beating anybody – instead people take time to talk to exhibitors and learn about the projects being presented and enjoy the day.”

Flicker added that “there is so much testing and pressure on students to succeed academically these days that what makes this event unique is that it’s a free event where students and members of the community can get together and just have fun learning.”

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