Shining STARS of Brashier
Haley Cannady
March 18, 2009
Filed under Archives, News
STARS members discussing their project
Many of the BMC student body are not aware of the work being done by their fellow classmates. Students Teaching And Researching Science, also known as STARS, has been meeting almost every Tuesday since November. The group consists of ten students, who enjoy science and are currently doing well in their chemistry class.
In December, the STARS students spilt into groups of three or four and decided on a research project to work on for the rest of the year. One group is trying to design the Biology lab for the new school building, another wants to design the Chemistry lab, and the third group is working to see how different variables will affect the settling patterns of Banton Silkes, a type of chicken. Each group had a different reason for picking their project. “We were interested in working with agriculture, and chickens seemed easiest,” said Juniors Olivia Forrester and Brittany Lamont. Juniors Ray Adcock and Morgan Clark said, “We want to design the school’s biology lab so we can leave our mark on the new school.”
Something most outside students do not know about STARS is that it is mainly student led. This means that during afterschool meetings the students are suppose to run the club. The club sponsor is Chemistry and Physical science teacher Greg Grabowski. Many of the members of STARS plan to use science in their future. They plan to go into careers such as veterinary medicine, teaching, and nuclear engineering.
As for the end of the school year, the students are hoping to complete or further their projects. They are also planning a field trip to BMW and the Oconee Nuclear Power Plant. Next year, many students would like the opportunity to continue STARS. Sophomores Paige Baker and Brooke Ingram said, “STARS is a good opportunity to broaden our horizon and it’s a unique way for students to explore science.” Forrester and Lamont also stated, “STARS is a challenging learning experience that opens your eyes to the way group research really works.”
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