This year, 526 students participated in National History Day at the Heinz History Center. While those advancing are listed here, every student showed personal growth by the mere fact of completing a rigorous project, and we hope that each of you feels that the students expanded their skill sets in research, writing, and public presentation.
NHD 2013 Winners
Click here to download a list (PDF) of all NHD 2013 winners, organized by division and type of project.
Click here to download a list (PDF) of all website submissions from the 2013 National History Day Pittsburgh competition.
Registration - NHD 2013
Admission
Educators, please click here to register your students for National History Day 2013.
Teachers, please have your students complete the following (PDF) forms, then use these forms to complete the online registration, and submit the statements of originality and photo release forms to the History Center.
- NHD Pittsburgh 2013 Registration Form - Simplified (PDF)
As a teacher, using this simplified registration form allows you to complete all student and entry information — you will not need to wait until all students and parents log into the website. - NHD Pittsburgh 2013 Registration Form - Standard (PDF)
You may still complete a standard registration as a teacher — that is, have students log into their individual accounts and complete their portion of registration as in past years.
Schedules - NHD 2013
Senior Division Competition Schedule (PDF)
Junior Division Competition Schedule (PDF)
Resources
As you prepare your National History Day projects, be sure to make use of the following PDF resources.
National History Day: An Introduction
Learn more about this year’s theme — “Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events” — as well as project requirements, and helpful tips and checklists.
Theme: Turning Points in History
This year’s theme is “Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events.” Read an introduction to this theme by Adrienne Pritchard, the Contest Manager for National History Day.
Timeline of Events
Keep on top of deadlines. Download the calendar for registration and competition dates.
Registration Checklist
As a teacher, how do you register your students for National History Day? Find out here.
Sample Topics
What counts as a “turning point” in history? Check out examples of sample topics.
Local Topics
How can students localize the theme of “Turning Points in History” to Western Pennsylvania? Read our list of sample topics.
Research Sources
Where should students turn to do their National History Day research? We provide a list of online sources.
Contact Us
Kate Lukaszewicz
NHD Pittsburgh Coordinator, Lead Educator
kalukaszewicz@heinzhistorycenter.org, 412-454-6314
Robert Stakeley
NHD Pittsburgh Registration Assistant, Education Programs Coordinator
rostakeley@heinzhistorycenter.org, 412-454-6359
Emily Cline
NHD Pittsburgh Assistant, Educator
eccline@heinzhistorycenter.org
Nate Rodda
NHD Pittsburgh Assistant, Educator
nrrodda@heinzhistorycenter.org, 412-454-6407
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