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The 4th SEK International Schools Science Congress 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 in the sciences.
The Congress aims to foster key skills such as intercultural empathy and lifelong learning through sharing the findings of investigations carried out in school labs across the SEK network. It also creates a space to listen to and engage with other students and experts from the scientific community.
This streaming video invites the online audience to join us for the Opening of the IV Science Congress at 10:00 (CET).
At this year’s edition of the Congress, our community investigations have been divided into three itineraries, each with their own escape room challenge based on the contents of the presentations. To learn the findings of our student investigations and put your problem solving and scientific skills to the test, please find below each of the itineraries and escape rooms.
Itinerary 1 (English/Spanish): Ciencia que germina, transforma y reacciona
Itinerary 2 (English): Materials, Microplastics & Planet-Smart Design
Itinerary 3 (English): Body, Motion & Living Systems
The full range of presentations and posters from across our schools can be found below:
SEK International School El Castillo
La vitamina C y su efecto antibacteriano Presentación
Effect of Glycerin Concentration on the Mechanical Properties and Degradation of Bioplastic Presentación | Póster
SEK International School Ciudalcampo
A Plant’s Memory of Stress Presentación | Póster
Musical-mente: Influence of Types of Music on Participants’ Abilities Presentación | Póster
SEK International School Dublin
Effect of Baking Powder Mass on Cupcake Height? Presentación | Póster
Effect of Increasing Energy Drink Concentration on the Rate of Yeast Respiration Presentación | Póster
SEK International School Atlántico
Creación de envases de plástico a partir de biopolímeros Presentación | Póster
Influencia de las proporciones de compost y sustrato comercial en la germinación y crecimiento inicial de perejil (Petroselinum crispum) y albahaca (Ocimum basilicum) Presentación | Póster
SEK International School Catalunya
Antibacterial Effectiveness of Mechanical Cleaning and Chemical Disinfection Presentación | Póster
Effect of Liquid Viscosity on the Time an Object Takes to Descend Presentación | Póster
SEK International School Alborán
Correlation Between Salinity Levels and Lens culinaris Growth Presentación | Póster
Lens culinaris: Germination Across Soils Presentación | Póster
SEK International School Qatar
Beyond the Span: Investigating Materials and Mythological Themes in Structural Design Presentación | Póster
Eliminating Microplastic Contamination in the Human Body Presentación | Póster
SEK International School Global Campus
How Sustainable Housing Reduces Floor Risk Presentación | Póster
Thermochemistry: Effect of Unknown Compound Concentration on Specific Heat Capacity Compared to Ethylene Glycol Presentación | Póster
The Congress Forum is the focal point of the event and brings together the whole community for the keynote speech, round table discussion and closing remarks.
At this year’s edition of the Congress, we are privileged to be joined by Dr. Alberto García Redondo, a leading expert in genetic diagnostics and neurodegenerative diseases and Principal Investigator at the Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre (i+12) in Madrid. In addition to sharing his professional experience and expertise in genetic counseling and the molecular diagnosis of rare neuromuscular diseases such as ALS, Dr. Alberto García Redondo will be engaging with SEK students and educators in a roundtable discussion on the role and impact of genetics in medical treatments.
Congress Forum starting at 12:10 (CET).
Welcome remarks by SEK Science Teachers and Congress organizers Andrea Pariente (El Castillo) & Rafael Añez (Ciudalcampo)
Genetic Counseling in Biomedicine: Understanding Hereditary Diseases and Their Impact on Patients and Families
The Role and Impact of Genetics in Medical Treatments
Dr. Alberto García Redondo is Principal Investigator of the Genetic Diagnostics and ALS Research Laboratory at the Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre (i+12) in Madrid, a leading centre for the molecular diagnosis of ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and other rare neuromuscular diseases.
With a background in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, he has pioneered innovative diagnostic approaches and promotes multidisciplinary, patient-centred genetic counselling. A former Associate Professor at the Complutense University of Madrid, he collaborates closely with national ALS organisations and serves on the Scientific Committee of the Francisco Luzón Foundation. In 2026, he is organising the European ALS Congress (ENCALS) in Madrid.
Dr. García Redondo is especially recognised for emphasising the human and ethical dimensions of genetic information, ensuring patients and families are supported with sensitivity and care.
