30 Years of Curiosity: Science Research Group Night at the Upper School
For 30 years, Wyoming Seminary’s Science Research Group (SRG) Night has been a celebration of curiosity in action – where students don’t just learn science, they do science.
One of the featured researchers, Upper School senior Remy Turrell, presented a study on Tetrahymena—a microscopic single-celled organism commonly found in freshwater environments. Turrell won first place in biology at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Competition in March, 2026, and will advance to the state competition in May. Watch the video of her presentation here.
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Held in Nesbitt Hall, SRG Night brought together students, families, and faculty for an evening of original research and conversation. From environmental studies to advanced lab work, students shared projects that reflect months – often years – of inquiry, experimentation, and refinement.
What sets SRG apart is the depth of the experience. Through close collaboration with faculty, including founder and associate director of the Maslow STEM School, Andrea Nerozzi, students learn how to think like researchers – asking meaningful questions, analyzing results, and communicating their findings with confidence.
“SRG is about giving students the opportunity to explore their interests at a deeper level,” Nerozzi said. “They take ownership of their work, and that’s where real learning happens.”
The evening itself is as much about community as it is about research. Guests move from project to project, engaging directly with student presenters and seeing firsthand the passion behind their work.
And in true Sem fashion, the night also includes a few well-loved traditions – refreshments, treats, and a crowd favorite, the chocolate fountain. SRG definitely lives up to its motto: “come for the food, stay for the science!”
Three decades in, SRG Night remains a powerful example of the kind of learning that defines Wyoming Seminary: hands-on, student-driven, and built on strong relationships between students and faculty.
Watch the SRG Night video here!
Science department faculty, from left: Kristie Stevenson, Patricia Strazdus, Andrea Nerozzi, Alison Duda, and Science Department Chair Melissa Tomeo.