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National Invention Contest Honors Massachusetts Students For Creating Solutions With STEM
"When I got called on the stage, it was a wish come true," said Sharon High School freshman Srivibhu Piratla.
September 6, 2024
HOPKINTON - Several Massachusetts students were recognized at a national competition for inventions they created that address real world issues by involving science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.
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Despite the abundance of jobs in science, technology, engineering and math, just one in six high school seniors in Massachusetts say they're interested in studying STEM. For Gov. Maura Healey's administration, strengthening STEM education is a top priority.
"This year I did a lot more research, a lot more data, and a lot more testing so I was confident," said Sharon High School freshman Srivibhu Piratla. "When I got called on the stage, it was a wish come true."
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