Buchanan-Verplanck STEMists Share Knowledge at Science Expo
The Buchanan-Verplanck gymnasium morphed into an information-packed science museum last week, when 52 second and third graders presented their research on a wide range of topics at the school’s Science Expo.
The students’ investigations ranged from researching animals that live in Alaska and can survive frigid temperatures to building jumping robots and roller coasters. Attendees learned about the metallurgy of soldering copper and how a bullet train levitates, as well as the fact that the bread we eat is often filled with preservatives.
“Most impressive were the STEMists themselves,” said STEM teacher Catherine Holzman. “Each one knew so much about their investigation that all questions were answered with great detail.”
Many family members and friends came out to support the STEMists, and students have already excitedly started planning for next year's Expo.