Sierra Economics and Science Foundation

Eighth-graders in western Nevada County can now compete for a prize and bragging rights in a local mathematics and science examination.For the first time this year, the Nevada County nonprofit Sierra Environmental Studies Foundation will have TechTest Jr.SESF will administer a math/science exam for eighth grade Nevada County students and award iPods and bragging rights to the winners.SESF will partner with local eighth-grade teachers to administer the exam the week of April 16, 2012. The exam will be proctored during regular school hours and classrooms.SESF has awarded more than $65,000 in college scholarships to Nevada County high school seniors since 2008 through the merit-based, TechTest scholarship program.Any teachers interested in signing up their students for the exam are encouraged to email SESF board member Michael McDaniel at Mcdanielwealthman@sbcglobal.net.SESF members offer the TechTest program to encourage education in math and science, and to encourage students to follow careers in technical fields. Visit www.SESFoundation.org for more information.