On Jan. 8, innovation and creativity were on full display during the West Hempstead School District’s annual STEMposium, where students transformed the second floor of West Hempstead Secondary School into a vibrant hub of scientific discovery and engineering design.
Classrooms, science labs, and the media library became a STEM showcase as students presented projects that tackled real-world challenges through hands-on research, experimentation, and problem-solving. The event highlighted months of student dedication and showcased the power of inquiry-based learning. Students participating in the STEMposium selected one of two pathways: the scientific method or engineering design. 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 districtwide 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.
The district congratulates this year’s student participants for their impressive work and commitment to excellence in STEM research and innovation.
