The Science and Career and Technology Education Departments at Saint Michaels Middle High School (SMMHS) recently hosted their 3rd annual STEM Showcase. Students in grades 6-12 who are enrolled in Science, Math and Career and Technology Education (CTE) Courses used their knowledge and creativity to invent a product or process that would meet a need or solve a problem. The range of topics included environmental, engineering, medical and technological issues. Students conducted an inquiry based project, were able to choose their project design, and were encouraged to choose a project that they found interesting and engaging. Communication and research skills were greatly enhanced throughout the invention procedure.
“This event is highly anticipated by our students,” said Robin Powell-Werner, SMMHS Science and CTE teacher. “It challenges students to be innovative and to apply valuable design processes to their projects. It also allows our staff to collaborate with students and encourages teachers to develop lessons that align with the competition.”
Several projects were recognized for their outstanding effort and achievement.
High School Winners:
Research and Experimental Design: McKenna Browning, Christina Smithpeter and Caroline Lenkiewicz
Structural Design: Ashlynn Stevens, Ashley Henckel and Andre Setter
Digital Design: Gretchen Kinnamon
Overall High School Winner: Ashlynn Stevens, Ashley Henckel and Andre Setter
Middle School:
Research and Experimental Design: Jordan Regan and Campbell Gowe
Structural Design: (Tie) Katie Roe and Sophia Fernwalt and Makenna Culver, Riley Papineau, Jess Watts and Alyssa Wojcik
Digital Design: Ava Reaid
Overall Winner: Brianna Crow, Kalei Knox and Myla Ramey
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