Saint Rose of Lima Academy Students Attend Regional STEM Fair in Kearny, N.J.
Students from Saint Rose attended the regional Science Fair at the Archdiocesan Youth Center in Kearny on Saturday, April 6. They worked on their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) projects for months under the guidance of Mrs. Gutierrez and Ms. Harrington. The project entailed identifying an environmental issue and developing a solution to the problem. Students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades worked on their projects. The top three from the school were invited to attend the regional event in Kearny. The projects are described below.
* “Holly’s House” is a biodegradable, eco-friendly sanctuary for Sun Conure birds, which are an endangered species.
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*“Project Plankton” was developed to solve the problem of Coral Bleaching. It is a biodegradable cube that releases phytoplankton into the ocean to reverse coral bleaching.
*“Starz Inc” addresses the problem of ocean pollution. It is a filter in the shape of a star, and contains a sponge-like material that removes chemicals from the ocean.
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It was an exciting experience for the students as they were joined by 37 other schools from the Archdiocese with 119 projects being featured. The students received medals for their participation, creativity and hard work.
To learn more about the Academy please attend one of our Open House Events on Friday, April 12th 9:15 - 10:45 AM or Sunday, April 14th 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM. To register for the Open House or to schedule a private tour contact us at principal@srlacademy.org or call 973.379.3973
