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On September 17th, the Stettler Learning Resource Center was buzzing with academic curiosity as Wyoming Seminary students gathered for the Summer Work Presentations. This event offered opportunities for students to share projects they had worked on during summer. This year, eight students presented projects based on topics spanning scientific research, community service, psychology, theater, and personal reflection.
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The presentations covered a wide range of subjects and personal interests. For example, Peter Zhuang \u201827 presented on Uranium and Uranium dating while Yolanda Zhou \u201829 focused on her community involvement with migrant children; Jayden Li \u201828 discussed Isolation of Mouse Intestinal Crypts Organoid Culture while MJ Michaels \u201828 explored how theater affects mental health and builds confidence; Stella Ruiz \u201828 examined the psychology of confidence; Anaya Choudhry \u201828 reflected on her experience in the STEM\/STEAM concentration; lastly, Benen Griffin \u201927 and Adam Salam \u201827 presented on their trip with the Normandy Academy. Across their varied subjects, the presentations also revealed how these events had shaped students\u2019 confidence, academic interests, and future goals.
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Among the presentations, Stella Ruiz \u201828\u2019s project on the psychology of confidence connected closely to students\u2019 everyday experiences since confidence can influence how they learn, communicate, and interact with others. Through vivid examples such as sports, she explained how people can fall into self-depreciation and examined the reasons behind this process. Reflecting on what she learned and how she hopes to apply it in the future, Stella said, \u201cConfidence is something that can seem so abstract, but in reality, it\u2019s a process that you can strengthen in your own brain. I\u2019m really excited to learn more and maybe help my peers train their own brains in the future!\u201d
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Beyond exploring a topic that affects everyday life, some presentations offered reflections on students\u2019 previous firsthand experiences with academic research. Anaya Choudhry \u201828 looked back on her time in the STEM\/STEAM concentration and how working in a university environment changed her understanding of science, as explained in her presentation:\u201cI saw that an experiment is only the beginning. The real scientific work continues when you analyze the evidence and decide whether it actually supports your hypothesis.\u201d Anaya\u2019s experience also helped her see research as a possible future path rather than simply a school assignment.
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The presentations ended, but the ideas continued to resonate in the SLRC. They demonstrated that learning does not pause when the school years end. The presenters returned to campus with new perspectives and questions, carrying their summer experiences into the academic year ahead.
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