Strand 06 · Grades 3–8
Scholar Science Symposium
How do we defend our findings in front of the community?
What scholars do
The year closes with a community symposium. Scholars present posters, films and prototypes to families, educators and outside judges, then take questions and defend their reasoning out loud. Public defense is the standard — excellence is something they demonstrate, not something they are told they have.
Goals for the year
- Every scholar presents and defends at least one full investigation publicly each year.
- Bring 300+ family and community members into the building for the symposium.
- Judge every presentation on the shared 4-point scholar rubric with written feedback.
Other strands
Strand 01
Hands-on Science Studio
Every scholar runs the bench — measuring, testing and recording their own evidence.
Strand 02
Digital Solutions Workshop
Harding Media puts cameras, editing suites and publishing tools in scholars' hands.
Strand 03
Design & Build Challenges
Design challenges where prototypes fail, get rebuilt and finally work.
Strand 04
Community Data Lab
Field sensors, real Bronx data sets and the analysis skills to read them.
Strand 05
Scientists Who Look Like Us
Sustained mentorship from Black and Latino scientists, engineers and media makers.
Ready to put your scholar in Showcase?
Enrollment, tours and family science nights for Bronx Excellence families.