Science Whizz 2006 Television Series

This 7-part series, sponsored by the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC), features entrants of the Science Whizz Competition, doing their amazing presentations for television audiences.  The 2006 series also showcases NIHERST’s science showman, Aldwyn Gordon, in “Aldwyn Dax, the man with the facts” and “NGC Gas Facts” updates viewers with facts on natural gas.  A “Super Scientists” segment presents profiles of outstanding locals in the fields of science, technology and medicine.  These seven episodes first aired on local television in March/April 2006.

Episode 1
“Bioremediation” by Helen Bissoon from St. Stephen’s College
Aldwyn Dax: “Floating Water”
Super Scientist: Ivan Chang-Yen (Environmental Chemist)

Episode 2
“Ice Fishing” by Arita Edmund from Scarborough Secondary School
Aldwyn Dax: “Stretchy Water”
Super Scientist: Rudranath Capildeo (Mathematician)

Episode 3
“Vedic Mathematics” by Allan Samaroo from Holy Cross College
Aldwyn Dax: “Swirly Milk”
Super Scientist: George Moon Sammy (Food Technologist)

Episode 4
“The Lava Lamp” by Justin Viera from Brazil High School
Aldwyn Dax:
Super Scientist: Julian Kenny (Biologist)

Episode 5
“Air” by Schonnelle Khan from St. Joseph’s Convent, St. Joseph
Aldwyn Dax:
Super Scientist: Halsey McShine (Surgeon)

Episode 6
“Amazing” by Tyann Henry from St. Joseph’s Convent, St. Joseph
Aldwyn Dax: “Colour Trouble”
Super Scientist: Kenneth Julien (Engineer)

Episode 7
“Chemical Lucky Number Draw” by Joella Gardner from San Juan Gov’t Secondary School
“Static Electricity” by Shahera Wright from Scarborough Secondary School
Aldwyn Dax: “The Attractive Balloon”
Super Scientist: Courtenay Bartholomew (Medical Researcher)