Curiosity, creativity and discovery took center stage at Viewpoint on Thursday, January 22, as students, faculty and families gathered for the annual Community STEM Fair.

“The goal was to bring our community together to celebrate this work and give it a visible and communal moment of recognition,” said Nancy Argano-Rush, computer science and design chair and STEM coordinator.

Led by the STEM Club alongside faculty and student club leaders, the fair featured a broad range of student- and faculty-led experiences, including arts-integrated offerings such as Water Drop Photography and Alginate Hand Casting.

“Hands-on engagement is central, and we work with presenters to encourage them to include some sort of hands-on component,” Argano-Rush added.

Other activities ranged from AI-focused explorations to design and engineering challenges, including XP Boost: AI Learning Lab, Common Threads with the addition of a sewing machine, and Engineering Design: From Idea to Innovation, which featured original projects designed and built by students.

Joe Abdou ’26 also presented his AI chess bot, created as part of his STEM Scholars Honors Project, giving students the opportunity to compete against one another or challenge the student-built AI during Speed Chess with Mr. Azhar.

“This event would not be possible without the enthusiasm and generosity of faculty and students who volunteer their time and expertise, and the leadership of the STEM Club in bringing the fair to life each year,” Argano-Rush said.