Brooklake’s FER Program Wins Big
Jun 20, 2022 02:22PM ● By Joe Nicastro
From left to right: Mr. David Letchinger (Gr.5 Science Teacher), Gr. 5 Students, Alaa Bennasser, Devina Chatterjee, Alison Dolan, Nathan Plumb, Justin Kim, and Dr. Steven Caponegro (Superintendent)
The Fair for Emergent Researchers or F.E.R is a national program that seeks to increase diversity, accessibility, and communication in science research by mentoring students in 5th thru 8th grade. Students are responsible for coming up with their own science experiments, present their scientific findings, and answer questions from a panel of judges from varying universities.
Congratulations to Justin Kim & Nathan Plumb for taking 1st Place & Allison Dolan for taking 2nd Place.
Justin Kim & Nathan Plumb won with their experiment on how lower pH levels in Acids Affect the Corrosion of Metals
Allison Dolan won with her experiment on the effects of climate change on plant growth.
Additionally, Devina Chatterjee & Alaa Bennasser received an honorable mention from the judges for their experiment on how sound travels.
“We are incredibly proud of all of our students who participated in this year’s FER program at Brooklake School. This was the first year of its implementation and what a success it was! Working with university professors and students from across the nation was a wonderful experience for our students and district. Mr. Letchinger’s assistance and oversight was instrumental in helping guide our young researchers.” - Dr. Caponegro, Superintendent
