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Hillsborough County School Board Celebrates Local Students’ Achievements in STEM Competitions
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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.
One 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.
Additionally, 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.
In 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.
Van Ayres
School Board Officials:
Nadia Combs, Stacy Hahn, Jessica Vaughn, Patricia “Patti” Rendon, Henry “Shake” Washington, Karen Perez, Lynn Gray
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
04/15/2025
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Recording Published:
04/15/2025
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Duration:
51 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Florida
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County:
Hillsborough County
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Towns:
Apollo Beach, Balm, Bloomingdale, Brandon, Carrollwood, Cheval, Citrus Park, Dover, East Lake-Orient Park, Egypt Lake-Leto, Fish Hawk, Gibsonton, Keystone, Lake Magdalene, Lutz, Mango, Northdale, Palm River-Clair Mel, Pebble Creek, Plant City, Progress Village, Riverview, Ruskin, Seffner, Sun City Center, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Thonotosassa, Town Country, University (Hillsborough County), Valrico, Westchase, Wimauma
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