On November 22-24, 2024, students of the Athens College Junior High School Physical Thinking Group participated in the 4th Research and Science Student Conference. The aim of the conference was to simulate a Science Conference, to encourage students in writing a comprehensive research paper, to promote the cooperation of school units with Universities, Research Centers and Research Institutes, to contribute to the dissemination of new scientific knowledge in secondary education, to support the diffusion of scientific knowledge mediated by the school to wider sections of society, thus highlighting the role of the modern school.

Students presented in groups, either in person or through posters, their scientific projects on applications of physics and science in sport. Our school was represented by a total of seven (7) groups of students, six (6) through poster presentation and one (1) in person.

The papers presented at the conference were:

A Systematic Analysis of the Em-Biomechanical Principles Describing the Maximum Intensity "Sprint" Running Movement of Athletes with Prosthetic Limbs. Authors: Theodora Papathanasiou (γ6) and Ourania Hanioti (γ9)

The Effect of Natural Laws and Environmental Factors on Scuba Diving. Authors: Sakellari Marilia (γ7), Stamelou Natalia (γ7) and Stavrianou Evangelia (γ7)

Study of aerodynamics in a road racing bicycle and tactics followed by teams to optimize performance. Authors: Nikolaos Nikopoulos (γ6), Wilkinson Maximos Philip (γ7), Papadimitriou Eleni (γ6) and Petala Ioanna (γ6)

A Study on the Kinematic and Dynamic Approach to Jumps in Figure Skating. Authors: Barbouni Myrto (γ5), Sfakianoudi Panagiota (γ8) and Chrysomallii Hara (γ8)

Systematic study of human abilities and scientific innovations in F1. Authors: Glynos Giorgos (γ2), Gialousis Ioannis (γ2), Efstathopoulou Danae (γ2) and Mavrogiorgou Irini Sophia (γ4)

Study of forces and body orientation of the athlete during the start and acceleration phase of the 100m event. Authors: Karassavidis Yannis (γ3), Kateris Lambros (γ3), Polymenakos Christos (γ7), Kolettis Neoklis (γ4) and Kanatas Ioannis (γ3)

Study of some physical principles and laws exploited in the improvement of performance in the sport of alpine skiing. Authors: Tzovla Theodora Niki (γ8), Simeonidi Erifili Marina (γ8) and Perraki Sofia (γ7)

Responsible teachers: Ilias Tzavidopoulos, Physicist & Savvas Dimitriadis, Physicist