Hillsborough County School Board Celebrates Local Students’ Achievements in STEM Competitions

The recent Hillsborough County School Board meeting highlighted significant achievements by local students in various STEM competitions. Students from Randall Middle School were recognized for their experiment, “Mung Beans in Microgravity,” which will be part of a mission patch project, while winners from the regional STEM fair were also acknowledged. Furthermore, some students are set to compete at state and international science fairs.

14:29One focus of the meeting was the recognition of students from Randall Middle School who were celebrated for their experiment, “Mung Beans in Microgravity.” This experiment, conducted by sixth and seventh graders Grayson Jones, Shravan Karthick, and Platon Drozdov, will fly with a mission patch as part of a larger educational initiative that connects students with the arts in STEM fields.

16:35Additionally, the board recognized winners of the 2025 Hillsborough Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Fair. These students, from elementary through high school, were acknowledged for their exceptional projects. Marlowe Dougherty from Roland Park K-8, Evelyn Hill from Pride Elementary, and Justin Gallo-Castillo from Lutz K-8 were among the elementary students honored for their innovative projects addressing real-world problems, such as sun protection for autoimmune diseases and autonomous debris collection vehicles.

23:44In addition to these regional awards, 34 middle and secondary students qualified to compete in the upcoming State Science and Engineering Fair in Lakeland. Moreover, three students will represent Hillsborough County at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio, against peers from over 70 countries.

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