On May 23, 2025, the latest Shanghai Hongrun Boyuan High School’s Science and Art Exhibition took place as scheduled. This year’s exhibition brought together a wealth of students’ and teachers’ explorations in the fields of science and art, showcasing the breadth of thought, depth of practice, and diversity of expression.

The science section featured a vast range of academic experiments, covering six major fields: mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, economics, and computer science. All projects were independently researched by the students.

Many exhibits demonstrated the seamless fusion of science and art:

The “Maglev Train” highlighted the beauty of dynamics through light and shadow on the tracks.

The “Homemade Lava Lamp” transformed fluid mechanics into visual art.

The “Weather Bottle” poetically expressed weather phenomena through crystal growth.

The “3D Tin Foil Art” and “Plasma Jet” created a stunning space aesthetic.

Visitors to the exhibition were invited to participate in fun interactive activities, such as:

Experiencing temperature control in the “Thermal Physics Sensor and Automated Marshmallow Roasting” exhibit.

Testing aerodynamic designs with the “Paper Cup Helicopter.”

Observing instantaneous pressure and kinetic energy transformation with the “Two-Stage Water Rocket.”

Engaging in game theory and biology crossover in the “Social Board Game - ADC Carrier Tree.”

Although the overall preparation and display were a success, there were areas for improvement and future prospects. Some students found it challenging to grasp the complexity and difficulty of their projects, which meant they didn’t dedicate enough time and effort. They look forward to refining their projects for future exhibitions.

The art section of the exhibition also featured stunning works. Students from the Fine Art and Material Art classes showcased their creations, including cloisonné enamel, clay coil pottery, fluid art, moss texture paintings, acrylic paintings, 3D tin foil art, and collage works made from yarn, as well as photography. Students and teachers also had the opportunity to create their own lacquered fans, where they experienced the charm of traditional craftsmanship and the joy of handmade creations through water ripple textures and fan designs.

Science is never limited to textbooks, and art originates from life’s perceptions. Here, students use curiosity as their starting point and practice as their path. They transform knowledge into works of art and turn thoughts into expressions. Each exhibit marks a stop along their journey of growth.

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Interview with Davy Zhu:

Q: In guiding students in their project selection for the science exhibition, how did you help them integrate rational exploration with the exhibition theme “Everything Has Reason”?

A: I believe the core of science education lies in fostering students’ ability to think rationally. The successful organization of this science fair was the result of the collective effort of all the science teachers.

During the topic selection phase, we organized all the science teachers to guide students in identifying research topics from everyday life phenomena. We found that scientific truths often differ from common perceptions. For instance, the widely held belief that “heavier objects fall faster” was disproven by scientific validation, where students found that objects of different weights fall at the same speed.

Through organizing this science exhibition, our primary goal was to teach students how to use logical thinking to analyze, think through, and draw conclusions. In this process, students gradually learn to distinguish between common misconceptions and scientific theories, which is the very reason we chose “Everything Has Reason” as the theme.