From Water Quality to Cancer, Meet 6 STEM Students Solving Real-World Problems
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Posted By: Hija Chang on May 01, 2025 Prosthetic hands, water quality detection tools powered by artificial intelligence and biodegradable bandages were among the 106 student inventions and projects showcased recently at the National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C. The March event was the culmination of the second annual STEM competition hosted by EXPLR, a national curriculum company. Students in grades 7 to 12 were invited to submit projects last fall that addressed real-world problems in six categories: aerospace, food, technology, health and medicine, energy and the environment. From thousands of submissions, 106 students from 47 states and four U.S. territories were selected as National STEM Champions and advanced to the festival to present their findings. Here are six students who attended the festival and their innovations: https://www.the74million.org/article/from-... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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