I just went to the OSC Science Challenge over the weekend. I've never been overly fond of this fair because it is seemingly unpredictable. The usual methods of judging aren't always used here. Judges don't check log books, reprint files, or research papers, and they come all at once, in large groups. I had a single group of four people.
In general, when one is competing, they are always nervous for their first interview. When you only get one interview - with four people at once - it's even worse. I was messing up left and right, I was so nervous. I knew immediately after my interview that I didn't stand a chance.
The winner of my category at OSC was someone I consider to be a worthy opponent. We have competed in the past and his work has always appeared good and sound. So, if I couldn't win, I'm glad he was able to.
State fair is in less than a week. I don't think it's fully sunken in yet, but it's right around the corner, ready or not. All I can do now is work to try to up my game. I'm nearly done with this site. I'm right on the cusp, I can feel it. All I have left to type up is year 3 and 4 material, and I already have a lot of it up. I'm also going to try to include graphs amd diagrams into my papers here. So much to do, so little time. Adios for now.
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