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SWANTON Six students from Missisquoi Valley Union competed in the Vermont State Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Fair March 30 at Norwich University.

The students who attended were finalists in the local MVU STEM Fair held on Feb. 8. They spent Saturday presenting to multiple judges and visitors. MVU students performed admirably by winning a gold medal (top 10 percent among participants) and claiming one of the $3,000 scholarships to the New Hampshire Academy of Science, a three-week prestigious summer program, along with other prizes.

Attending the fair were Kelsey Paradee, Avery Guyette, Surelle Casperson and Rowan Gregory in grade 10 and Briana Fremeau and Emma Flanders in grade 9, along with MVU STEM Fair coordinator Rich Ballard.

Awards:

Avery Guyette - with her project: Does Perceived Attractiveness Influence Judicial Decisions In Respective Court Cases?

Gold Medalist (Top 10% in Vermont)

Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences Top Project showing good research techniques. ($200 prize)

American Psychological Association - Achievement in research in physiological science

Emma Flanders - with her project - How Luminol Reacts When Mixed with Other Chemicals

Many thanks to the MVU science teachers for challenging their students to do some great projects. Thanks to the many local businesses and community organizations that supported the effort, including Viatris, for supporting the MVU STEM Fair with a generous grant.

Thanks also goes to the non-profit STEM Challenge Initiative organization, which promotes STEM education in the region and also provided a grant to the MVU STEM Fair, as well as MVU STEM Fair coordinator Rich Ballard for organizing and supporting the student participation in the 2024 event.

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MVU participates in the 2024 Vermont Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Fair - St. Albans Messenger