By Kaylanii Albert – Staff Reporter

Every Monday, the Jonathan Law Science Club meets after school to build, test, and prepare for their upcoming competitions. 

Science Club allows students to meet new people, make more friends, and compete in Science Olympiads.

“My favorite part of Science Club is how it combines teamwork, competition, and hands-on learning,” President Siya Patil said. “I enjoy diving into topics beyond the classroom, preparing for events with my teammates, and then putting our knowledge to the test at competitions.”

A Science Olympiad consists of 23 different events, and the first competition is usually in January or February at various universities.

The competitions can be very competitive and stressful, but very rewarding and worth it in the end. 

The Olympiads are always held at a different college or university, including UConn. The Science Club at Law has competed at Yale, Brown, MIT, and Harvard.

“The events are all at different times and locations on the college campus,” Science Club Advisor Ms. Turcotte said. “so they are all running around campus to the various locations to meet with their partners for each event.”

At a Science Olympiad, members from each 15-person team are assigned to multiple events. The events are focused on a variety of topics, including astronomy, anatomy, chemistry lab, forensics, robotics, and more.

“Many of our students over the years have placed in the top three for various events,” Science Club Advisor Mrs. Gagnon said.

This year the Science Club is hoping to compete at Princeton.

“It’s very competitive and other schools put a lot of effort into their projects,” senior Aryan Sikhinam said. “But the satisfaction of going up on stage and taking home a medal is unmatched and makes everything worth it.”

Science Club offers a supportive environment where students can explore their interests in science. It’s a place to learn, grow, and make lasting friendships.

“Since I was a freshman, I wasn’t feeling comfortable meeting new people at first,” sophomore Ziad Elsayed said. “But later on in the year, I made new friends in the science olympiad, and it was a great and memorable experience meeting new people.”

Science Club can give students the opportunity to try new things, challenge their learning, and step out of their comfort zone.

“Participating in the Science Club provides students with an opportunity to explore and learn STEM topics that may not be covered in their classes,” Turcotte said. “They also get to meet and work with other students who share their interests.”