On Jan. 8, innovation and creativity were on full display during the West Hempstead School District’s annual STEMposium. Students transformed the second floor of West Hempstead Secondary School into a hub of scientific discovery and engineering design.
Classrooms, science labs, and the media library showcased STEM as students presented their projects that tackled real-world challenges through hands-on research, experimentation, and problem solving. The event was the culmination of months of student dedication, highlighting the power of inquiry-based learning.
Students participating in the STEMposium selected to execute the scientific method or engineering design in their research. Over the course of three months, students developed either a scientific conclusion based on research and experimentation, or a working prototype designed to solve a real-world problem.
The STEMposium included students enrolled in Science 7 and 8, Living Environment, Earth Science, Chemistry, and Physics, making it a district wide celebration of STEM learning across multiple grade levels and disciplines.
Families and district administrators attended the event, engaging with students as they shared their in-depth presentations and explained the thinking behind their projects. The STEMposium provided an opportunity for students to demonstrate not only their content knowledge, but also critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills.
