Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Science outreach at the Kennedy Academy


On Wednesday evening, the Biology-Chemistry Club hosted a booth at the Kennedy Academy for their Family STEAM night to showcase science, engineering, and arts at a level that kids can appreciate. The Kennedy Academy teaches elementary and middle school aged children about midway between downtown South Bend and the airport. Club members Zahra Aljuboori, Morgan Blank, Guillermo Cardenas, Carlos Lopez Chavez, Zulema Lopez, and Jennifer Ngoumape all helped Professor Shahir Rizk demonstrate the excitement of biology and chemistry. While the youngest students at the academy might not be able to distinguish a professor from an undergraduate student, the older students can certainly tell the difference and interacting with someone who could be an older sister or brother is much more impactful than another parent or teacher figure. So thanks very much to all of the students who volunteered their time to this event.