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2025 LA Region 10 Science & Engineering Fair
Friday, February 21, 2025
***Region 10 Science & Engineering Fair Winners***
Important Information
- Fair fees are $25 individual project, $35 team project
- Entry forms, completed forms are due by February 7, 2025
- Checks must be made out to Nicholls State University or Money Order only. No cash accepted.
- Please provide one school representative from your school to contact for missing forms and/or information.
- A maximum of three (3) projects per category can be accepted from a parish fair or a total of thirty (30) projects per school provided a parish fair is not held.
- The Region 10 Science Fair and the Louisiana State Science Fair follow all rules and guidelines established by the ISEF. Please refer to the ISEF website.
- It is the participants responsibility to make sure the correct forms (ISEF) are completed and submitted for judging. Please refer to the ISEF website.
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Region 10 Social Studies Fair Date — March 27, 2025
SCHEDULE:
9:00 am – 9:30 am — Check-In and Project Setup in Student Union Ballroom
9:45 am – 11:15 am — Judging (each exhibitor must be present until judging ends)
11:30 am or after judging is completed — Awards Ceremony in Student Union Ballroom
**Projects must be removed immediately after awards ceremony.
Parking will be available on the side of Ellender Memorial Library.
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May 6, 2025 — State Social Studies Fair. All state fair information and payment must be submitted to Nicholls State University by noon on April 1, 2025 to the Office of Camps and Special Programs.
International Sugar Institutes – 2025
Nicholls State University offers two cane sugar institutes each year during the summer. They include the International Sugar Cane Refiners’ Institute, which began in 1978, and the International Raw Cane Sugar Manufacturers’ Institute, which began in 1985. The success of these institutes can be contributed to many factors such as timely topics, excellent professors, Cajun food, southern hospitality and especially the support of organizations such as the Sugar Industry Technologists, American Society of Sugarcane Technologists, the American Sugarcane League and of course the many sugar companies, mills and refineries around the world. All these programs have the same format, two weeks of intense day long discussions on the various and timely topics of each aspect of sugar production.
Nicholls State University offers two cane sugar institutes each year during the summer. They include the International Sugar Cane Refiners’ Institute, which began in 1978, and the International Raw Cane Sugar Manufacturers’ Institute, which began in 1985. The success of these institutes can be contributed to many factors such as timely topics, excellent professors, Cajun food, southern hospitality and especially the support of organizations such as the Sugar Industry Technologists, American Society of Sugarcane Technologists, the American Sugarcane League and of course the many sugar companies, mills and refineries around the world. All these programs have the same format, two weeks of intense day long discussions on the various and timely topics of each aspect of sugar production.
Upon successful completion of an institute, students are awarded a certificate of completion. Upon request, a certificate for applicable Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be issued at the close of each Institute.
Fees, also listed in the flyers, include tuition, room and board, as well as a copy of all the notes of the lecturers, which will serve as a reference for the students for many years.
The institutes are scheduled so that participants may enroll in one or two programs in a given summer. An added benefit of these short courses has been the many friendships and exchanges of ideas among the students.
Nicholls State University is happy to have contributed to the growth and success of the world sugar industry and is extremely proud to be a leader in world sugar education.
International Raw Cane Sugar Manufacturers’ Institute: May 28 – June 6, 2025 (May check in on May 27, 2025)
International Cane Sugar Refiners’ Institute: July 21-31, 2025 (May check in on July 20, 2025)
For more information contact:
Office of Camps and Special Programs
Nicholls State University
P.O. Box 2119
Thibodaux, LA 70310
Tel: 985-448-4444
E-Mail: camps@nicholls.edu
May 28 – June 6, 2025
Online Registration
Objectives
The objectives of this program are:
- to promote training which will upgrade the skills of participants making them better employees;
- to provide background knowledge so that participants will be better prepared to assume positions of responsibility and leadership; and,
- to develop in participants an appreciation for the total operation of the plant.
Course Format
Classes will be lecture and discussion. Instructors will be encouraged to conduct an informal class in order to encourage questions and discussions by participants. A-V equipment will also be utilized when appropriate. After successful completion of course, students are awarded a Sugar Institute certificate of completion. Upon request, a certificate for applicable Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be issued at the close of each Institute.
Cost
The total fees for the short course are $2,950 per participant. This includes room, board and all workshop materials. Fees for commuters are $2,650. Housing is provided in the University residence hall and is included in the fees. Local motels are available for those who do not wish to stay in the residence hall. Commuter fees would then be applicable. Please make checks payable to: Nicholls State University. There is a $25 additional fee for all payments made by wire transfer. Participants name and company must be listed on all wire transfers.
***Registration Deadline – May 16, 2025***
Payment Policies
- Payment must be made in U.S. dollars on a U.S. bank with a U.S. address. Payment must be received one week before the Institute begins.
- In the event of a housing status change, refunds will not be issued.
- Wire transfers are now accepted for an additional $25.00 fee. The names of the participant and company must be listed on the transfer.
- Any cancellation must be received before close of business on the Friday before the start of the Institute in order to receive a full refund.
Topics
- Overview of the Sugar Industry
- Cane as the Raw Material Varieties, Sampling and Payment Scale
- Preparation and Milling Storage, Washing, Chopping, Crushing/Diffusion, Maceration Water, Sanitation
- Clarification and Filtration Purification, Apparatus, Reagents, Reaction, Heating
- Evaporation and Crystallization Evaporation, Boiling Systems, Pans and Designs, Molasses Exhaustion
- Centrifugals Principles, Efficiency, Maintenance
- Energy Economy Steam Balances, Energy Balance, Electrical Utilization, Boiler Efficiencies, Bagasse as a Source of Fuel
- Basic Instrumentation/Operational Computers Juice Scales, Flow Meters, Control Valves, Operational Control
- Chemical Control Chief Chemists, Laboratory, Factory Control
- Raw Sugar/Molasses/Value Added Products Handling, Storage and Marketing
- Government Programs/Regulations Farm Bill, E.P.A., O.S.H.A., Quotas
- Problem Solving, Resumé, Evaluation
Individuals needing accommodations (ADA) please contact 985-448-4783 or visit www.nicholls.edu/ada
Nicholls State University
(985) 448-4444
Field Trips
John Deere Industries, Thibodaux
LSR Refinery
Lafourche Sugars
International Cane Sugar Refiners’ Institute
July 21-31, 2025
Online Registration
Objectives
The objectives of this program are:
- to promote training which will upgrade the skills of participants making them better employees;
- to provide background knowledge so that participants will be better prepared to assume positions of responsibility and leadership; and,
- to develop in participants an appreciation for the total operation of the plant.
Course Format
Classes will be lecture and discussion. Instructors will be encouraged to conduct an informal class in order to encourage questions and discussions by participants. A-V equipment will also be utilized when appropriate. After successful completion of course, students are awarded a Sugar Institute certificate of completion. Upon request, a certificate for applicable Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be issued at the close of each Institute.
Cost
The total fees for the short course are $2,950 per participant. This includes room, board and all workshop materials. Fees for commuters are $2,650. Housing is provided in the University residence hall and is included in the fees. Local motels are available for those who do not wish to stay in the residence hall. Commuter fees would then be applicable. Please make checks payable to: Nicholls State University. There is a $25 additional fee for all payments made by wire transfer. Participants name and company must be listed on all wire transfers.
***Registration Deadline — June 27, 2025***
Payment Policies
- Payment must be made in U.S. dollars on a U.S. bank with a U.S. address. Payment must be received one week before the Institute begins.
- In the event of a housing status change, refunds will not be issued.
- Wire transfers are now accepted for an additional $25.00 fee. The name of the participant and company must be listed on the transfer.
- Any cancellation must be received before close of business on the Friday before the start of the Institute in order to receive a full refund less $100.00 processing fee.
Topics
- Overview of the Sugar Industry
- Clarification Methods
- Adsorption Process/Ion Exchange
- High-Grade and Low-Grade Crystallization
- Conditioning, Storage of Granulated and Liquid Sugar
- Centrifugals and Their Operation
- Sugar Marketing, Government Programs
- Energy Economy
- The Control Laboratory
- Basic Instrumentation/Operational Computers
- Overview of Legal Regulations(EEOC, EPA, FDA,OSHA, etc.)
- Statistical Quality Control
- Problem Solving, Panel of Experts
- Resumé, Evaluation
Individual needing accommodations (ADA), please contact 985-448-4783 or visit www.nicholls.edu/ada
Field Trips John Deere Industries, Domino Sugars, LSR Refinery
For wire transfer payment options, please submit the form and contact Nicholls State University at 1-985-448-4444, or email liz.mccurry@nicholls.edu. NOTE: Wire transfers will require an extra $25 fee added to total program fee. Participants name and company must be listed on all wire transfers.
Raw Institute Dates: May 28 – June 6, 2025
Refiner’s Dates: July 21-31, 2025
ADULT PROGRAMS
Career Training Programs from Nicholls State University
Nicholls State University, in partnership with ed2go, offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.
Our programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, providing you with effective web-based learning programs. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience, responding to any questions or concerns, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.
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Veterinary Assistant
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Health & Wellness Professional Programs:
IT, Software Development and Media Programs:
- Digital Arts, Certificate
- Marketing Design, Certificate
- Multimedia Arts, Certificate
- Video Game Design & Development
Maritime Management Certification Programs: (In affiliation with the College of Business Administration)
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Thibodaux, LA 70310
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