Check out these future scientists—or future well-rounded citizens, whatever their chosen field!

Last week our 4th grade had a fantastic visit to the Omeros Corporation, a local biotech company co-founded and led by one of our own Evergreen parents. Students dove deep into the science of disease-fighting cells with hands-on activities.

They extracted real DNA from strawberries, used lab-grade microscopes to examine specimens from tarantula exoskeletons and kidney samples to their own hair, and—perhaps the highlight for many—discovered that liquid nitrogen might just be the coolest substance on Earth (almost literally!). After freezing flowers solid and then gleefully smashing them to pieces, the students wrapped up by tasting ice cream fresh made using liquid nitrogen.