BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI (April 26, 2013) — Friday, April 26th, marked the annual BEST Early Research Symposium, held at Halenz Hall on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs. The annual event was created to promote an interest in science and technology among local youths.
The symposium featured the best scientific work of Berrien RESA students from around the county. The symposium is championed by Dr. Desmond Murray, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Andrews University, with over 17 years of college and high school teaching experience. Dr. Murray is also the recipient of the 2012 College Science Teacher of the Year from the Michigan science Teachers Association.
“We were very excited to be a sponsor of the great event”, commented Kellie Eldridge, Branch Manager of Honor Credit Union’s Berrien Springs office. “We enjoyed seeing the passion that the students had toward their research, and we’re already looking forward to next year”.
The symposium was launched with a video message from Congressman Fred Upton and Senator Debbie Stabenow, recognizing the accomplishments of the students and their support of the program.
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