Michigan—Battle Creek Academy (BCA) math and science departments hosted their semi-annual science fair in Jan. Bonnie Velez, BCA math and science teacher, and Carla Nelsen, BCA math, science, and computer teacher, co-sponsored the event that was open to third- through twelfth-grade students.

Ninety-five entries from six different areas of research filled the BCA gymnasium. Students could choose a project in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, or psychology.

“It was exciting to see how much work the students put into their projects. It was especially exciting to see some of the unexpected results that surfaced,” observed Nelsen.

Event judging was conducted by Andrews University professors: David Steen, biology department director; Steven Warren, chemistry department director; and Mickey Kutzner, physics department director. Three Andrews University graduate students accompanied the professors: Christina Burden, Christopher Campbell, and Aimee Greene.

The Best of Show award went to Camden Bowman, a BCA freshmen, for his authentic trebuchet. In Mar., three students attended the Regional Science Fair held in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Michelle Cain, Battle Creek Academy public relations