LORETTO – The 21st annual Science Day was held Nov. 25 at St. Francis University. More than 500 high school students and 48 high school teachers from 30 area high schools engaged in learning opportunities focused on several branches of science.
Senior students enrolled in Sarah Fye’s advanced chemistry class at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School had the opportunity to compete in teams in a single elimination science bowl competition or attend three different presentations across campus.
Students were able to learn and explore aspects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) on a campus setting with SFU students, faculty, and local professionals.
Throughout the day, many students got to participate in science presentations. These presentations involved hands-on experiences presented by St. Francis University students, faculty and science industry professionals.
Students had the opportunity to choose from 45 different science-related presentations. Some students participated and worked on human cadavers while focusing on the thoracic cavity. Other students learned and witnessed chemistry in action.
Chemistry is behind most technologies that are currently used, from the space program to household kitchens. A few students explored the science behind scuba diving, where students had the opportunity to scuba dive in the university’s swimming pool.
Finally, four students had the opportunity to showcase the skills and knowledge that they have learned in their high school science classrooms. They competed against other surrounding schools in the science bowl. These students placed in the top eight out of a total of 16 teams.
Pictured in row one are Jake Lansberry, Jack Soult, Jilli Neeper, Janelle Wallace and Abby Snyder.
Pictured in row two are: Nick Hudson, Sadie Hubler, Spencer Herrington, Tessa Munshower, Noah Cline, Devynn Ireland, Maggie Sopic and Sarah Lash.
Pictured in row three are Seana Powell, Shelby Jury, Chereé McGonigal, Arianne Good, Eva Miller, Tessa Shadduck, Victoria Ireland and Lauren Butler.
Pictured in row four are Gavin Luzier, Micah Hummel, Joshua Johnson, Zac Hefferan and Cole Kephart.
