Student with VR Headset

On Friday, May 31, 2024, more than 380 students from 28 schools districtwide participated in the annual STEM Fair. This was our biggest STEM fair to date, with 100 more science displays than the previous year. The fair included live demonstrations from STEM pathways, virtual reality experiences, a live Esports tournament, hydroponics demonstrations, drone activities, student projects and more. The event allowed students to show off their knowledge and innovation while tapping into their passions, creativity, and curiosity.

Congratulations to this year's winners:

  • Best in Show - High School: Great Path Academy

  • Best in Show - Middle School: McDonough Middle School

Science:

  • 5th and 6th Grade Invention Convention: Dwight Bellizzi Dual Language Academy

  • 7th Grade Science: Burr Middle School

  • 8th Grade Science: Betances STEM

  • IEPS: Hartford Public High School

  • Chemistry: Classical

  • Physics: Hartford Public High School

Esports:

  • Smash Tournament - High School: Sport and Medical Sciences Academy

  • Smash Tournament - Middle School: Classical Magnet School

  • Best in Show - Elementary Esports Minecraft Education Build: Breakthrough Magnet School North

Click here to see an article on the STEM Fair from our Bulkeley Student Journalists!