MILFORD, MA — Students from Milford Public Schools earned statewide recognition earlier this month after presenting original STEM and applied learning projects at the One8 Applied Learning Student Showcase, held May 8 at the TRACK at New Balance in Boston.
The annual event brought together students from fourth through 12th grade from across Massachusetts to share their project-based learning work with more than 500 STEM industry professionals, who provided students with real-world feedback and mentorship opportunities.
Milford students from Woodland Elementary School, Stacy Middle School and Milford High School participated in the showcase, presenting projects completed through Project Lead The Way and OpenSciEd curriculum programs.
“Milford students in Grades K-12 are heavily involved in STEM education and applied learning,” said Deputy Superintendent for Instruction and Student Services Kerry Taylor. “This showcase was an amazing opportunity for some of our students to show off what they have been learning and doing in class, while also seeing the opportunities and industries that might be available to them in the future.”
Two Milford student teams earned “Project of Distinction” honors at the statewide showcase.
For the first time since Milford adopted the OpenSciEd curriculum, Stacy Middle School students received Project of Distinction recognition. Sixth graders Ryder Rebecchi, Liam Cunningham and Kellan KokEnnen from teacher Megan Burke’s science class were recognized for their project, “How Does Sound Affect Matter?”
Judges praised the students for their understanding of scientific concepts and their ability to apply that knowledge to real-world questions.
Milford High School students Tony Huynh, Paulo Fernandes and Anthony Norris also earned honors for their “Haptic Keyboard” project in the PLTW Engineering Design and Development program with teacher Robert Knapp.
The students designed a keyboard that uses input filtering and haptic technology to help people with neurological disorders type more efficiently, improving accessibility for users with disabilities or medical conditions. The project received the PLTW Capstone Project of Distinction Award.
Governor Maura Healey praised the showcase and the students involved.
“Creative solutions to the world’s most pressing problems is what Massachusetts does best,” Healey said. “The One8 Foundation’s Applied Learning Student Showcase is shining a light on how our students are solving real world challenges and building their future success.”
The showcase is organized annually by the One8 Foundation’s Applied Learning Hub, which supports schools across Massachusetts through hands-on, project-based learning opportunities. Industry volunteers from engineering, medicine, finance, computer science and other fields met directly with students to discuss their projects and provide feedback.
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