Science research students from Babylon Junior-Senior High School recently visited the American Museum of Natural History. The trip provided students with an immersive, real-world connection to the topics they explore in their own research projects.

During the visit, students explored exhibits related to biology, earth science, astronomy, and environmental science. Highlights included the Hall of Biodiversity, the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, and the Rose Center for Earth and Space, where students examined large-scale models and data-driven displays that reflect current scientific understanding. These exhibits reinforced classroom concepts while introducing students to emerging questions and interdisciplinary approaches in modern science.

The visit emphasized how curiosity-driven inquiry, collaboration, and evidence-based reasoning play critical roles in scientific advancement, and are core principles of the science research program.

“This trip was both educational and inspiring,” said science teacher Patrick Donaldson. “It encouraged students to think more deeply about their own research topics and helped them envision potential pathways in STEM fields. Experiences like this enrich classroom learning and motivate students to pursue scientific inquiry beyond the school setting.”

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