2018 National You Be The Chemist Challenge Media Coverage
WJLA/ ABC7 | Washington, D.C. (6/18/18): ‘You Be The Chemist Challenge’ ignites a passion for chemistry in D.C.
WTTG/ FOX | Washington, D.C. (6/18/18): National Challenge Late-Night Coverage
KXAS / NBC | Dallas, TX (6/18/18): National Challenge coverage
KAET / PBS| Phoenix, AZ (6/18/18): National Challenge coverage
WVIT / NBC | Hartford, CT (6/18/18): National Challenge coverage
Fox 55 27 | Champaign, IL (6/19/18): Eighth grader takes fourth in “You Be The Chemist” Challenge
Orange Observer | Orange, FL (6/18/18): Gotha Middle student earns trip to D.C. for chemistry competition
The Star-Ledger | Bergen County, NJ (6/10/18): Ridgewood student will compete in national chemistry competition
Moultrie News | Charleston, SC (6/8/18): You Be The Chemist Challenge Announces 42 Student Participants
KARE-TV / NBC11 | Minnetonka, MN (6/7/18): MN student heading to ‘You Be The Chemist National Championships’
Newark Post | Elkton, MD (6/4/18): Newark Student to Compete in National Chemistry Contest
2017 National You Be The Chemist Challenge – Select Media Coverage
Op-Ed from CEF Executive Director, Dwayne Sattler, in RealClearEducation | (6/28/17): Engaging Future STEM Leaders
The Washington Times | Washington, D.C. (6/19/17): Competition Reward Encourages Students to Study STEM
WJLA-TV (ABC7) | Washington, D.C. (6/19/17): Students From Around U.S. Compete in National Chemistry Competition
STEM Daily | Washington, D.C. (6/20/17): News Aggregator: Competition Reward Encourages Students to Study STEM
NewsChannel 8 | Washington, D.C. (6/19/2017): 2017 National You Be the Chemist Coverage
WRTV-IN (ABC) | Indianapolis, IN (6/19/2017): 2017 National You Be the Chemist Coverage
2017 National You Be The Chemist Challenge Media Coverage
NBC Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA (6/19/17): Pa. Student Competes in 2017 National You Be The Chemist Challenge
NBC San Diego | San Diego, CA (6/19/17): San Diego Student Wins 2nd Place in National ‘You Be the Chemist’ Challenge
KRQE-TV | Albuquerque, NM (6/20/17): New Mexico Sixth Grader Competes in National Chemistry Competition
The Monroe News Star | Ruston, LA (6/21/17): Ruston Teen Honored in National Chemistry Competition
Community Advocate | Westborough, MA (6/25/17): Westborough Student Wins National ‘You Be The Chemist’ Challenge
Island Ad-Vantages | Stonington, ME (6/29/17): Elementary School Student Represents Maine
Cronkite News | Washington, DC (6/22/17): Chemical Attraction: Scottsdale Teen in National Chemistry Competition
2017 National Challenge Broadcasting Coverage
New England Cable News | Boston, MA (6/20/2017): 2017 National You Be the Chemist Coverage
WXIN-IN (FOX) | Indianapolis, IN (6/20/2017): 2017 National You Be the Chemist Coverage
NBC Boston | Boston, MA (6/24/2017): 2017 National You Be the Chemist Coverage
KNSD-SD (NBC) | San Diego, CA (6/20/2017): 2017 National You Be the Chemist Coverage
KNSD-SD (NBC) | San Diego, CA (6/19/2017): 2017 National You Be the Chemist Coverage
KASA-ABQ (FOX) | Albuquerque, NM (6/20/2017): 2017 National You Be the Chemist Coverage
KRQE-ABQ (CBS) | Albuquerque, NM (6/20/2017): 2017 National You Be the Chemist Coverage
KAET-PHX (PBS) | Phoenix, AZ (6/19/2017): 2017 National You Be the Chemist Coverage
WRTV-IN (ABC) | Indianapolis, IN (6/19/2017): 2017 National You Be the Chemist Coverage
WZDX (FOX) | Huntsville, AL (6/19/2017): 2017 National You Be the Chemist Coverage
NewsChannel 8 | Washington, D.C. (6/19/2017): 2017 National You Be the Chemist Coverage
Lead-Up to the 2017 National Challenge
AL.com | Huntsville, AL (6/18/17): 7th Grader Representing Alabama in National Chemistry Competition
Akron Beacon Journal | Akron, OH (6/18/17): Good News – June 19: Rock & Recovery Receives Advocate of the Year Award; Civitan Club awards scholarships; St. Sebastian school celebrates STEM designation
The Madison Record | Madison, AL (6/17/17): Phan Qualifies for National Challenge in Chemistry
News Monitor | Wahpeton, ND (6/16/17): Kratcha To Take on Washington
The Lawton Constitution | Lawton, OK (6/14/17): Chemistry Challenge Taking Duncan Student To D.C.
The Meridian Star | Meridian, MS (6/13/17): Neighbors: Lamar Student Competes in Chemistry Challenge
The Journal News | White Plains, NY (6/9/17): Irvington M.S. Student to Head to D.C. for Chemistry Competition
Wahpeton Daily News | Wahpeton, ND (6/8/17): Young Chemist
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Atlanta, GA (6/6/17): Atlanta Student Heads to Washington for Chemistry Competition
Previous Coverage
Journal & Topics | Des Plaines, IL (9/30/15): Schools Recognize Student For Efforts At STEM ‘Derby’
Fort Bend Lifestyles & Homes | Stafford, TX (9/1/15): Fort Settlement Middle School student places fourth at national chemistry competition
India West | Artesia, CA (8/17/15): Indian Americans Take Top Spots at National Chemist Challenge
Daily North Shore | Highwood, IL (7/28/15): Awarded For Excellence in Lake Bluff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch | Lake Forest, IL (7/27/15): 2 Teachers, Student Receive Excellence in Character Awards
The Courier-Tribune | Asheboro, NC (7/16/15): Learning doesn’t end at 3:30
Ruston Daily Leader | Ruston, LA (7/15/15): Student places ninth in chemistry competition
Fort Bend Star | Stafford, TX (7/3/15): Sugar Land student places fourth at national chemistry competition
Toledo Blade | Toledo, OH (6/29/15): Chemistry winner is No. 1 in nation
WTOL11-TV Toledo News Now | Toledo, OH (6/25/15): Ottawa Hills High School gaining 10-year-old student
Education Week | Bethesda, MD (6/25/15): 10-Year-Old Wins National Chemistry Challenge
Bellevue Business Journal | Bellevue, WA (6/23/15): Aum Upadhyay from Odle Middle School Wins 2nd Place at You Be the Chemist Challenge
West News Magazine | Chesterfield, MO (6/23/15): Student has the right chemistry
Journal & Topics | Des Plaines, IL (9/30/15): Schools Recognize Student For Efforts At STEM ‘Derby’
Fort Bend Lifestyles & Homes | Stafford, TX (9/1/15): Fort Settlement Middle School student places fourth at national chemistry competition
India West | Artesia, CA (8/17/15): Indian Americans Take Top Spots at National Chemist Challenge
Daily North Shore | Highwood, IL (7/28/15): Awarded For Excellence in Lake Bluff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch | Lake Forest, IL (7/27/15): 2 Teachers, Student Receive Excellence in Character Awards
The Courier-Tribune | Asheboro, NC (7/16/15): Learning doesn’t end at 3:30
Ruston Daily Leader | Ruston, LA (7/15/15): Student places ninth in chemistry competition
Fort Bend Star | Stafford, TX (7/3/15): Sugar Land student places fourth at national chemistry competition
Toledo Blade | Toledo, OH (6/29/15): Chemistry winner is No. 1 in nation
WTOL11-TV Toledo News Now | Toledo, OH (6/25/15): Ottawa Hills High School gaining 10-year-old student
Education Week | Bethesda, MD (6/25/15): 10-Year-Old Wins National Chemistry Challenge
Bellevue Business Journal | Bellevue, WA (6/23/15): Aum Upadhyay from Odle Middle School Wins 2nd Place at You Be the Chemist Challenge
West News Magazine | Chesterfield, MO (6/23/15): Student has the right chemistry
The Villager | Bay Village, OH (5/27/15): LBMS Students Participate in National Chemistry Contest
The Advocate | Baton Rouge, LA (5/27/15): Ponchatoula school announces annual Awards Day winners
West Shore Sun | Cleveland, OH (5/22/15): Westlake junior Alex Ikezawa earns perfect 36 on ACT: Westlake’s Good News Gossip
The Livonia Observer | Livonia, MI (5/21/15): Livonia youth vies in national chemistry contest again
Oak Hill/Herndon Connection | Alexandria, VA (5/20/15): Nysmith ‘Know Brainers’ Keep on Competing
Knoxville News Sentinel | Knoxville, TN (5/13/15): Adria Amos: Fifth-grader competing in national chemistry, math contest
Daily Voice | Tarrytown, NY (5/12/15): Irvington MS Students Compete In NYS You Be The Chemist Challenge
Rockwood School District | Eureka, MO (5/11/15): Rockwood Student Wins Chemist Challenge, Heads to Nationals
The Virginian-Pilot | Suffolk, VA (5/10/15): Chemistry buffs cook up a winning formula in Suffolk
The Times-Mail | Bedford, IN (5/9/15): St. Vincent students compete in chemistry challenge
Midland Daily News | Midland, MI (5/9/15): Roses to Bullock Creek second graders
Newtown Patch | Newtown, PA (5/8/15): Council Rock Eighth Grader Wins State Chemistry Competition
Courier News | Somerville, NJ (5/7/15): Avenel Middle School students become chemists for a day
Ruston Daily Leader | Ruston, LA (5/7/15): Local twins win chemist competitions
Daily Voice | Tarrytown, NY (5/6/15): Scarsdale Middle School Student Wins New York State Chemistry Competition
The Herald | Rock Hill, SC (5/6/15): School notes: Clover teacher gets Apple honor
The Daily Star | Hammond, LA (5/4/15): Cooper Coldwell
Midland Daily News | Midland, MI (5/2/15): BC second graders make award-winning video
Republican-American | Waterbury, CT (5/2/15): Region 15 wins chemistry honors
KFSM-TV 5 News | Fort Smith, AR (5/2/15): High Five: Clarksville Student Wins “You Be The Chemist” Competition
The Courier | Russellville, AR (5/1/15): Clarksville student wins statewide chemistry challenge
Gazette | Chicago, IL (5/1/15): Around the Neighborhood: Chemistry Star
Washington Jewish Week | Rockville, MD (4/30/15): Celebrations
Amite-Tangi Digest | Amite, LA (4/30/15): School Board recognizes local students’ achievements
Suffolk News-Herald | Suffolk, VA (4/27/15): Suffolk center stage in chemistry
Woodbury-Middlebury Patch | Woodbury, CT (4/27/15): Rochambeau Middle School Students Excel in State Championship
The Gazette | Gaithersburg, MD (4/27/15): Tilden 8th-grader is chemistry whiz
The Herald-Dispatch | Huntington, WV (4/27/15): Brenda Lucas: Community news column for Monday, April 27
Suffolk News-Herald | Suffolk, VA (4/25/15): Chemistry minds meet
Courier & Press | Evansville, IN (4/23/15): Henderson middle schoolers competing in chemistry competition
SurfKY News | Madisonville, KY (4/23/15): Students to Represent Henderson County in National Chemistry Competition
The Daily Star | Hammond, LA (4/22/15): Excellent and talent applauded
Ames Tribune | Ames, IA (4/14/15): Ames fifth-grade student wins state chemistry challenge
The Lakewood Observer | Lakewood, OH (4/14/15): Lakewood Student Advances To State Finals In “You Be The Chemist Challenge”
The Daily Voice | Cortlandt Manor, NY (4/10/15): Blue Mountain Students Compete In ‘You Be The Chemist’ Challenge
The Advocate | Baton Rouge, LA (4/8/15): Zachary students compete in chemistry challenge
In the ZONA | Tempe, AZ (3/31/15): Meet the CEE ‘You Be The Chemist’ Team
Rivertowns Patch | Dobbs Ferry, NY (3/31/15): Irvington Middle Schoolers Compete in Chemistry Challenge
Daily Voice | Tarrytown, NY (3/31/15): Irvington Middle School Students Compete In ‘You Be The Chemist Challenge’
Daily Herald | Arlington Heights, IL (3/30/15): Local winners named in You Be the Chemist
The Facts | Clute, TX (3/27/15): Students test science knowledge at competition
Suffolk News-Herald | Suffolk, VA (3/27/15): Chemistry skills shine
Grosse Pointe News | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (3/26/15): Parcells student has the right chemistry, heads to state finals
The Spectrum & Daily News | St. George, UT (3/26/15): Inside Our Schools
The Drum | Baton Rouge, LA (3/24/15): Student chemists advance to state competition
Victoria Advocate | Victoria, TX (3/21/15): Five Crossroads students advance to state chemistry contest
Herald Guide | St. Charles, LA (3/20/15): 69,000 state job vacancies expected in tech field by ‘18
The Times | Ottawa, IL (3/20/15): Local middle school students take chemistry challenge
Journal & Topics | Des Plaines, IL (3/19/15): Student Chemist Captures First At Challenge
The Berks-Mont News | Pottsville, PA (3/18/15): Hamburg Area Middle School students take “You Be the Chemist” Challenge
Bedford Patch | Bedford, NH (3/17/15): Lurgio Middle School Sweeps First NH You Be the Chemist Challenge
Journal & Topics | Des Plaines, IL (3/17/15): Algonquin Student Advances To State Championships For Chemist Challenge
Pottstown Mercury | Pottstown, PA (3/17/15): Methacton student places in You Be the Chemist Challenge
The Times Herald | Norristown, PA (3/16/15): Methacton student places in You Be the Chemist Challenge
The Winnetka Current | Winnetka, IL (3/16/15): Science competition stirs interest in science at CHA
News-Times | El Dorado, AR (3/15/15): Young chemists
The Times Picayune | New Orleans, LA (3/11/15): You Be the Chemist Challenge presented by Dow in Hahnville
Butler Eagle | Butler, PA (3/9/15): 22 Students Test Knowledge
Reading Eagle | Reading, PA (3/8/15): Chemistry draws 84 students to challenge at Penn State Berks
The Advocate | Baton Rouge, LA (3/4/15): About 300 students to compete in chemistry challenge
KATC-TV3 | Lafayette, LA (3/3/15): Local students advance to the “You be the Chemist” State Competition
News Tribune | La Salle, IN (3/3/15): Peru Parkside student wins You Be the Chemist Challenge
Action News 17 | Hammond, LA (3/1/15): Interview with Dr. John Crain, President of Southeastern Louisiana University
Action News 17 | Hammond, LA (3/1/15): Interview with Mark Kolwe, Tangipahoa School Superintendent
Donaldsonville Chief | Donaldsonville, LA (2/28/15): Donaldsonville’s Cayette wins first at chemist challenge
Tangipahoa Schools News | Amite, LA (2/27/15): You Be The Chemist 2015 Challenge
Morris Daily Herald | Morris, IL (2/26/15): Grundy students put science knowledge on display in chemist challenge
The Advocate | Baton Rouge, LA (2/24/15): Around the Westside for Feb. 25, 2015
Action News 17 | Hammond, LA (2/23/15): ‘You Be the Chemist’ brings middle schools to SLU Friday
Muhlenberg College News | Allentown, PA (2/23/15): ‘Berg hosts Lehigh Valley students in national chemistry competition
Daily Voice | Tarrytown, NY (2/16/15): Irvington Students Participate in Chemistry Event
The Advocate | Baton Rouge, LA (2/10/15): Around the Westside for Feb. 11, 2015
The Courier | Russellville, AR (2/10/15): Clarksville student to compete at state
The Lion’s Roar | Hammond, LA (2/10/15): Chemistry passion inspires volunteering
WAFB | Baton Rouge, LA ( 2/9/15): Dow brings national chemistry competition to Iberville, West Baton Rouge students
Kokomo Perspective | Kokomo, IN (1/8/15): Students get hands-on
ICIS Chemical Business | New York, NY (12/8/14): NACD: Facing the Challenge
Atlanta Journal Constitution | Atlanta, GA (7/17/14): Best in Class for July 18
My Suburban Life | Downers Grove, IL (7/15/14): Young Brookfield resident wins national chemistry competition
Bellevue Reporter | Bellevue, WA (7/3/14): Bellevue student places sixth in national chemistry challenge
Lessburg Today Online | Leesburg, VA (7/3/14): Blue Ridge Student Places In Chemistry Challenge
The A to Z of Materials | Cheshire, UK (7/3/14): BASF Sponsored Blue Ridge School Student Finishes Fourth Place in National Chemistry Challenge
Chicago Tribune | Chicago, IL (6/27/14): Brookfield girl wins national chemistry challenge
Philadelphia Inquirer| Philadelphia, PA (6/24/14): Solid performance at chemistry contest
