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Between hosting birthday parties, assisting children in labs, and helping faculty conduct experiments, Experium Science Academy gives juniors Sabrina Chin and Jessica Horoschak an opportunity they can’t pass up. As interns, Chin and Horoschak are able to explore a future career in science while they work. “Experium has given me this huge opportunity to work in a real lab, but also teach and learn at the same time,” Chin said. “Working by Laura Smith here has made me more confident in wanting to pursue science as a future career.” Experium Science Academy, located in Torrance, offers a variety of science courses for students ranging from kindergarten through 10th grade. Chin works as a Lab Technician Supervisor and Horoschak works as a Marketing Supervisor. They assist in teaching labs to students, promoting Experium to many families, planning field trips for schools, and hosting birthdays on the weekends. “I enjoy hosting birthday parties because you’re helping a child celebrate their big day with a day full of science,” Chin said. “I love working there and I enjoy every single part of my job.” At Experium, the girls are able to conduct their own research and instill a stronger passion for science. “It lets me further pursue my interest in medical science and allows me to instruct children and work better with others,” Horoschak said. “I love working with little kids and helping them find that science is so interesting.” Chin feels that Experium is the right place for her to start her journey in science. “I’m very dedicated and passionate about science, and working at the Experium allows me to explore a future career and solve any uncertainties I have in the area. ” she said. Chin finds the job helpful in her AP Chem class as well, especially because of the hands-on labs. “If I don’t understand something at school, I can always ask one of the teachers at Experium,” Chin said. “I enjoy AP Chem at school because I get to learn science more in depth, but at work I am able to do my own independent research and learn visually.” To Chin, Experium has much more to offer her than the science classes offered at RUHS. “School is for learning from a book and taking notes, but Experium is for doing lab work and science with a hands-on approach,” she said. Working at the science academy has become less of a job and more of a hobby for the two. “My favorite part is the great atmosphere,” Horoschak said. “The staff and other Lab Techs are great and we all work together in a warm, friendly environment that makes my job really fun.” Horoschak also feels that this science academy is filled with experiences that can’t be found in a basic school classroom. “Working at Experium provides me with new science techniques and as a facility where I can conduct my own research while working well with others,” she said. The overall atmosphere and faculty have created an enjoyable experience for Chin and Horoschak with their support and knowledge. “The teachers are so supportive and are excited for me to go to college to pursue what I love because I’m so dedicated in the lab.” Chin said. For both Chin and Horoschak, Experium Science Academy has become a second home. “I spend a lot of my time on the track and in school, but when I’m not at Redondo, I’m at Experium,” Chin said. “Experium is a big part of my life now.”
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>> Juniors Jessica Horoschak and Sabrina Chin pursue their passions for science through lab internships.
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Shark bait. 1&3. Juniors Jessica Horoschak and Sabrina Chin hold up sharks that they dissected during a lab at Experium. 2. Among other things, the girls are working on their lab techniques and precision while performing experiments.
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