From Question to Discovery at the MS Science Showcase

Last Wednesday, the Middle School came alive with energy, ideas, and invention as students proudly presented their work at WAB’s annual Science Showcase. The event was the result of months of inquiry, hands-on experimentation, and a celebration of how curiosity, perseverance, and knowledge come together at WAB. 

Students designed and led their own investigations, tackling real-world problems and exploring complex scientific ideas. From quantum physics to sustainable design, the showcase offered a glimpse into how young scientists think, test, revise, and communicate, just like professionals in the field. 

Months in the Making 

 Kamil Rudolf, Middle School Mathematics and Science teacher, explained that students spent five to six months working on their science projects, blending engineering, experimental methods, and real-world problem-solving. Kamil highlighted that the aim is to let students be "involved in an authentic learning of science" and "work like real scientists." In this way, students took ownership of their work, and that's when knowledge takes root.  

From Chernobyl to Quantum Tech: Student Research Highlights 

This year's Science Showcase featured a wide range of student research, from investigating Chernobyl's aftereffects to exploring quantum entanglement's potential to revolutionize modern technology. Among the various projects: 

• Sustainable Solutions: A team designed a lake garbage filtration cage to tackle pollution, while others explored eco-friendly food packaging alternatives to plastic. 

• Health & Nutrition: One group analyzed how cooking alters vitamin C in vegetables, offering practical dietary insights. 

• Bioinspired Robotics: A student's project investigated logarithmic spirals in nature (like octopus tentacles and elephant trunks) to improve robotic grasping technology. 

• Space & Security: Students examined astronauts' long-term health in space and theorized how quantum entanglement could revolutionize communication. ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Cross-Divisional Learning 

The showcase also highlighted WAB's collaborative spirit. Middle School Science teacher Marisabel Soliman stated that Middle School students worked alongside their peers from High School’s Nature of Science class, exchanging ideas on innovation and methodology. "It's a whole-community event," emphasized Marisabel. 

Lifelong Scientists in the Making 

The event wasn't just about results—it was about nurturing critical thinkers and future innovators. As Rudolf noted, they hope this ignites a lifelong passion for inquiry, preparing students not only for further academic study in High School but also motivates them to contribute to society through science and technology in the future.