June 4, 2026- The STEAM Academy at High School East hosted a Research Poster Showcase May 29. Students were able to show off and explain their research projects, while a handful provided more in-depth presentations.

Facilitated by science teacher Jessica Kurtz, the event included other STEAM Academy classes, HSE staff, administrators and — most special of all — friends and families.

"Having our families join our researchers on Friday night was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a year-long process successfully completed," said Kurtz.

Researchers and presenters included Adam Amer, Oluwatimilehin Afolayan, Hannalura Baumgartner, Maddison Bognar, Cormac Butler, Silvia Clemens (presenter), Noah Eichert (presenter), Corey Hankins, Ruby Haug, Andrew Heid, Kiran Kanuga (presenter), Caitlynn Kelly, Logan Lonergan, Maverick Marck, Bryan Maya, Victoria Mazurkiewicz, Isabella Merlino, Morgan Minelli, Isabella Nunez, Natalia Osemlak, Jayden Reed, Cameron Russomano, Sadey Svenson, Jack Weber, and Michelle Zuraw (presenter).

See additional photos from the scientific showcase below.