By: James Lehmer Hiama Jr.; +231770334857; hiamajames@gmail.com
IPNEWS- Paynesville: Elias M. Chebli of the tenth (10th) grade class have won the first place in the senior high division of the second annual science fair at the Alexander B. Cumming Model Science and Technology School (ABCMSTS) that was held on July 12 and 14, 2022.
His project titled, Mechanically Powered Engine Igniter, demonstrated his ingenuity and creativity.
This win was also followed by Derrick Snyder and Damien Reeves, both of the ninth grade class, as they were excited when they took the first place in the junior high division of the fair.
Their project titled, Electrical blinder, demonstrated a mathematical composition of blended wires to produce light without electricity.
This year’s science fair was organized under the theme: โInvestigating Community- Based Challenges to Foster Systemic Growth.โ
The Fair sponsored by the Cummings Africa Foundation engaged students in research, experiments, and collaboration with their teachers to produce projects which were validated by a panel of judges.
The project showcased principles in the fields of biology, physics, engineering and technology.
The Alexander B. Cummings Model Science and Technology School (ABCMSTS) is a STEM school located in the Du-port Road Community in Paynesville Liberia.
The institution was established in 2015 as a public-private partnership institution through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the government of Liberia and the Liberia Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
The school is subsidized by the Cummings Africa Foundation with funding for operation. The mandate of the school is to provide STEM education: – Science, Technology, Engineering, and mathematics to young Liberia students from 7th- 12th grades.
These disciples are to be taught in an interdisciplinary me method. An early foundation would enable and encourage students to pursue higher education and careers in the STEM areas.
Meanwhile, students are recruited at the age of 13 or below. The school opened its doors in September 2016 with ninety-three (93) seventh (7th) graders and each year a grade is added resulting in five grades for academic year of 2021-2022 -7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th, 11th, and 12th.
