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Portledge Annual Science Symposium Showcases Student Innovation

An incredible evening of curiosity and innovation unfolded at Portledge School during the Annual Science Symposium for Upper School students.

Families and students gathered to celebrate a wide range of research spanning artificial intelligence, engineering, neuroscience, environmental science, and beyond.

The symposium highlighted the strength of student-driven inquiry at Portledge, with projects that bridged classroom learning and real-world application. Students explored topics such as AI systems for study optimization and fruit freshness detection, adaptive robotics powered by neural networks, algorithmic approaches to stock trading, and the ways auditory environments influence focus and cognitive performance. Additional research examined the impact of blue light exposure on human physiology, as well as advanced medical studies on maternal immune activation and placental development in pregnant mice.

Featured student presenters included: Avery J. ’26, Matteo G. ’26, Tyler W. ’26, Soleil C. ’27, Henry C. ’27, Nicholas Galvin G. ’27, Sebastian H. ’27, Valentina L. ’27, Jaron S. ’27, Amelie B. ’28, David V. ’28, Kimi L. ’28, Brielle P. ’28, Olivia P. ’28, Micha S. ’28, and Jayden T. ’29.

Portledge parents Mr. Jonah Schachner and Mr. Frank O’Keefe also shared professional insights, helping connect student research to real-world challenges in science and engineering.

The Science Symposium continues to reflect the strength of inquiry-based learning at Portledge, where students are encouraged to explore bold ideas, pursue meaningful research, and share their discoveries with the broader community.
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