Seattle’s Bryant Elementary Science Fair features teams of 5th graders who have worked with mentors to formulate a hypothesis, develop appropriate experiments, analyze results, and draw/communicate conclusions. Current SMEA students Asiya Hussein and Jenna Rolf provided leadership, enthusiasm and expertise as they developed a scientific investigation for the teams of 5th graders that they each mentored.

The Bryant Elementary Science Fair is one way that current SMEA students give back to the local community, and is important for introducing STEM to elementary students in an exciting, engaging, and interactive way. Asiya and Jenna were involved throughout the Winter 2022 Quarter, volunteering a cumulative total topping 30 hours. Michelle Graf, who coordinates the Science Fair for Bryant Elementary, mentioned, “Bryant 5^th grade students greatly benefited from exposure to adult mentors who are pursuing a career in the sciences.”

Thanks to Asiya and Jenna for making the time to serve in this way!