The 3rd SEK International Scientific Conference is a meeting space where research rigor, effective communication, and a strong sense of purpose form the foundation of learning. This event brings together students, educators, and international experts to share knowledge, experiences, and projects that reflect deep personal, relational, and intellectual transformation.

Through keynote talks, investigations carried out in the school´s labs, and a roundtable discussion on Data Visualization in Scientific Research: Techniques and tools to make scientific data more understandable and engaging, the congress fosters key skills such as intercultural empathy and lifelong learning. This streaming video invites the online audience to join this transformative experience, connecting with an educational community committed to excellence and innovation.

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During the 3rd SEK International Scientific Congress, we will use the interactive application Mentimeter to encourage active participation from all attendees, both in-person and online. This digital tool enables real-time questions, polls, and interactive activities, fostering effective communication and collaborative learning. To participate, simply scan the QR code displayed on screen using your mobile device.

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SEK International School El Castillo

Acetic Acid concentration of kombucha of different tea types Nathaniel Hopkins Presentation | Poster

Impact of natural antibiotics on bacterial growth Anna Cherniak, Linghong Su, Ziying Wang Presentation | Poster

 

SEK International School Ciudalcampo

Sound diffraction through a classroom door Pablo González Álvarez-Pallete, David Yiyang Wu, Max Sánchez Seipler Presentation | Poster

Simulation of Dental Deterioration Caused by Everyday Beverages: Comparative Analysis Using an Eggshell Ana Camarero Rubín, Lucía Gamella Gutiez, Marta Hazeu González, Noa Huertas Núñez Presentation | Poster

 

SEK International School Dublin

How does the concentration of sugar affect the electrical output (voltage) of a microbial fuel cell? Jeemin Ma, Sophia Grace Christie, Ana Sofín, Olga Recuero Presentation | Poster

 

SEK International School Atlántico

Efecto de la temperatura sobre la velocidad de oxidación de la vitamina C Lola Maceiras Besada, Candela Otero Freire, Lucía Villaverde Lorenzo Presentation | Poster

Efecto del pH en la descomposición del peróxido de hidrógeno catalizada por la enzima catalasa María Campos Buceta Presentation | Poster

 

SEK International School Catalunya

How does the location affect the air purity in PPM of carbon dioxide? Leo Conolly, Esteban Moutte Presentation | Poster

How does the mass of an object affect to its acceleration while sliding down an invariant ramp? Júlia Vidal, Ainara Gierecke Presentation | Poster

 

SEK International School Alborán

Investigating the Impact of Wet Acid Deposition on Plant Development Carla Herrera Santana Presentation | Poster

Pantallas Limpias, Manos Sanas: Evaluación de la Eficacia de Desinfectantes en Teléfonos Móviles Begoña López Ibáñez, Eva María Moya Maldonado Presentation | Poster

 

SEK International School Qatar

Health Literacy & Type 1 Diabetes Assel Akasha, Nour Yaucobi, Layla Bader, Amena Saed Aldien Presentation | Poster

Aflatoxins Study Emman Omer Naqui, Tameem Hadi Aburasheed, Farah El Said Presentation | Poster

 

Beacon Private School (Bahrain)

How do the different types of acidic drinks (Coca-Cola, coffee, orange juice, Gatorade, and water) affect the eggshells in terms of weight, texture, and color changes? Myah Yusuf, Mona Al Shaikh Saleh Presentation | Poster

How does age affect (short-term) memory? Lamees Al Alawi, Dhabia Asheer Presentation | Poster

 

New World International School (Oman)

The Effect of Energy Drinks on Physical Performance Adlina Mamoun Al Qutub, Al Yamin Al Zwar Al Busaidi, Amira Ali Al Issai, Foud Ahmed Jama, Salma Mohmmed Hijazi Presentation | Poster

 

Programme of the III SEK International Schools Scientific Conference

Thursday 22nd May 2025


10:00 h – 10:10 h – Opening of the III Scientific Conference. Greeting by Elvira Chiquero, head of school SEK-El Castillo.


10:10 h – 10:30 h – Inspirational talk by Miguel Anaya Martín, SEK alumni and researcher at the department of Condensed Matter Physics, University of Seville, recently awarded the Young Researcher Prize in Experimental Physics at the 2024 Physics Awards of the Royal Spanish Society of Physics–BBVA Foundation.


10:30 h – 11:25 h – Student presentations, following this order of connection: SEK-Qatar, SEK-Bahrain, SEK-Oman, SEK-Dublin y SEK-Atlántico


11:40 h – 12:05 h – Breakfast.


12:10 h – 13:10 h – Student presentations, following this order of connection: SEK-Alborán, SEK-Catalunya, SEK-Ciudalcampo y SEK-El Castillo


13:15 h – 14:00 h – Hybrid roundtable discussion involving students and teachers, with the participation of Miguel Anaya Martín.


14:05 h – Closing of the III Scientific Conference SEK International Schools general director Iván Martínez Pastor.