A Girl’s Place is in the Lab.

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Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School for Girls students Liliana Arida-Moody and Allison Mackey, both eighth graders, have claimed two out of three regional championship spots for the You Be The Chemist (YBTC) competition, and will represent Cranbrook at the state level.
 
Last year, two Cranbrook Schools students finished first and third in the state-level competition for the contest.  
 
The Chemical Educational Foundation's You Be The Chemist programs are designed to enhance K-8 science education by introducing the central role of chemistry in all the sciences and in our everyday lives. To accomplish its mission, CEF relies on the collaboration of industry, educators, and all members of a community to enhance science education among every generation, beginning with our youth.
 
The YBTC Challenge is a fun and interactive academic competition that engages grade 5–8 students in learning about important chemistry concepts, scientific discoveries, and laboratory safety. Challenge competitions are exciting events that take place across the country, encouraging the collaboration of industry members, schools, and community organizations, as together, they educate students about the value of science education and the role of chemistry in their everyday lives. The Challenge cycle culminates in the National Challenge in June, held in Philadelphia and organized by CEF.
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    • Liliana, left, and Allison, right, with eighth grade science teacher Ashlie Smith