February 21, 2003

Tomorrow's scientists shine at Timilty Science Fair

This year's annual Timilty Science Fair, held Feb. 10 to13, highlighted colorful experiments, proud mentors and bright smiles as more than 600 students from the James P. Timilty Middle School in Roxbury participated in the event. As in the past, MGHers were eager to cheer on tomorrow's scientists as they traveled to the school to judge the science fair projects. The science fair is a culmination of efforts by the MGH/Timilty Partnership, organized by MGH Community Benefits. Each year, approximately 30 Timilty students from grades 7 and 8 work with MGH mentors who help their young apprentices create experimental science fair projects. "The Timilty Science Fair is a great success each year because of the efforts of MGHers who volunteer their time as mentors and judges," says Susan Berglund, program manager. MGHers volunteer their time as mentors from October through February. For more information about the MGH/Timilty Partnership, call (617) 445-5712. Pictured above, MGH judge, Oswald Mondejar, right, with a Timilty student.