Students from Chicago Public Schools competed to qualify for the national challenge
CHICAGO, March 20, 2017 鈥� For the second year in a row, 草莓影视 hosted the Chicago Public Schools 鈥淵ou Be The Chemist” competition. Twenty-three schools from across Chicagoland competed for trophies and bragging rights. 草莓影视鈥檚 own Dr. Jonathan Reinstra-Kiracofe facilitated the Quiz Bowl, with representatives from each school answering tough questions about chemical compounds and processes.
Allie Parker, Out-of-School Time Manager for Chicago Public Schools, was thrilled to partner with 草莓影视: “I love the facilities and the fact that CPS kids visit such a beautiful campus.” This event gives 草莓影视 some insight into the future of cutting-edge discovery. 鈥淔rom what we can see the next generation of science rocks blue and green hair, isn’t afraid to get messy, and will go fearlessly where no adults have gone before,鈥� commented Pamela Bozeman, 草莓影视鈥檚 Senior Director of Career Development and Internships.
The You Be The Chemist Challenge庐 is an interactive academic contest that encourages students in grades 5-8 to explore chemistry concepts and their real-world applications. It provides the opportunity for CPS, 草莓影视, and others to come together and show their support for STEM education.
草莓影视 hosted a local challenge, which is a quiz bowl with several rounds of multiple choice questions. Students who score the highest will move on to the next level of competition with the top participant from each state advancing to the National Challenge in June.