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By Alexis Rios – Staff Reporter 

In a trip to Brown University on February 7, the Jonathan Law Science Club competed in several events.

Science Club is a STEM-based club that allows students to expand their knowledge of science and compete with other schools. 

“Students stayed up late finalizing everything to compete at brown the following day,” Science Club advisor Ms. Turcotte said. “They got a great experience and learned how to perfect their projects for the state competition”

Events can vary from building projects to onsite experiments. Students complete these hands on activities for their competitions. 

Prior to the Olympiad, students are assigned two to three events that they must prepare for. On the day of the event, the students must come prepared with their required building or studying. 

Some events include Disease Detective, Sounds of Music, Write It Do It, Protein Modeling, Chemistry Lab, Boomilever, Dynamic Planet, and many more. There a wide range for everyone to choose from. 

“(It was) a lot of fun,” junior Rachna Vipparla said. “Not only did we get the chance to see Brown University, but we also got to participate in many interesting events.”

Students prepare months in advance for these competitions by doing research and creating experiments. Students have to dedicate time and effort for their projects and experiments. 

“Overall, the trip to brown was very fun,” junior secretary Meghana Cheela said. ̈ Being able to compete allowed me to expand my knowledge in the engineering and science world.”

Competitors can win anything from ribbons to scholarships. These competitions, which include categories such as biology, chemistry, physics, and other sciences, allow students to gain experience for the future.

“̈The best part of this club is being able to collaborate with my peers,” junior Sreeya Gudlavetti said. “Being in a competitive atmosphere allows me to prepare for the future.”

These events can help build teamwork and leadership skills and offer new opportunities for competitors. 

Other than competing, the students were able to explore downtown Providence and explore Brown University. 

“The trip to brown was so much fun,” junior Sreya Mandalika said. ”Not only did we get to see Rhode Island, but we also got to present our research and events.”

The Science Club visits different colleges and universities every year for their competitions. For example, last year students visited Yale for their competition.  

“It usually takes a lot of coordination with team members and faculty,” Viparla said. “My partners and I had to meet up at the library and study for our events/prepare for the onsite experiments.”