MENTORSHIP SESSIONS
OC Biology offers free mentorship for science fairs and competitions. These sessions will be led by LeAnn Tai, who has won nationally in scientific research and biology competitions.
LeAnn has presented her research at numerous conferences and symposiums and has experience with research in diverse fields of science and biology. Her winning projects include:
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Dietary Flavonoid Dihydromyricetin (DHM) Ameliorates Alcohol-Induced Intestinal Microbiome Changes Associated with Alcoholic Liver Disease
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Efficient Removal of Soil Contaminants Using Biodegradable Adsorbents
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Effect of Climatic Changes on Plant Growth: A Study of Their Adaptation Patterns
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Natural Alternative to Preservation Without Refrigeration
Additionally, LeAnn has won multiple awards at national and international biology competitions.
Look below to learn more about a type of competition. Fill out the attached form to sign up for a session!
SCIENCE FAIRS
Type: Consultation
Frequency: Upon signups
Opens: August 2021
We provide: Consultation, research feedback, registration help, mock interviews
Preparation for:
• Orange County Science and Engineering Fair
• California Science and Engineering Fair
• Broadcom MASTERS
• Research conferences and symposiums
QUIZ BOWLS
Type: Group training
Frequency: 1 meeting/month
Start: (tentative) Spring 2022
We provide: Practice/mock question sets, quiz bowl training, registered team
Preparation for:
• Biology Bowl
• Medicine Bowl
• Science Bowls
• Competitions with biology-related bowl components
WRITTEN EXAMS
Type: Group training
Frequency: 1 meeting/month
Start: September 2021
We provide: Study material, study plans, mock exams, Q&A with previous winners
Preparation for:
• USA Biolympiad
• IMDO
• Biology Challenge
• Biology Olympiads
For other questions or inquiries, contact ocbiologyorg@gmail.com.