MILWAUKEE — More than 600 students from over 50 Milwaukee Public Schools demonstrated their science and engineering skills at Vincent High School, focusing on practical solutions to environmental challenges and more.
Watch: Milwaukee students wow with practical, eco-friendly solutions at STEAM Fair
These aren't your typical science fair projects. Instead of baking soda volcanoes, students are addressing significant real-world issues with creative solutions. From kindergarten through 12th grade, students are answering big questions and solving tough challenges.
"So, this is our Capri Sun umbrella. Our problem was about 6 billion Capri Sun pouches are used every year and only 1.4 billion are recycled. So this is our solution, it's only a small fraction, but it still works, and it still shows how we should save our planet. No planet B!" said Abigail and Kailyn from Cooper School.
The event offered a glimpse into Wisconsin's future workforce, showcasing young innovators who are already thinking about sustainable solutions to environmental problems.
There was also a special awards ceremony that included the Tomorrow's SHEroes in STEM award, celebrating innovation by young women in science.
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