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ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge

ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge

The ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge offers students in grades 3-12 a chance to develop a solution to a real problem faced by zookeepers and staff at the Minnesota Zoo. This year, students were challenged to apply their science and math knowledge, creativity and problem-solving skills to engineer an innovative enrichment or exhibit design solution for the Minnesota Zoo’s bison and black-tailed prairie dogs. Several groups from Valley Crossing won awards in their categories. Congratulations!

cg zoomers

The CGM Zoomers Mackenzie Kollm, Christine Cho and Gianna Iannazzo won 1st place overall virtual presentation.

dr bahal group

The Dr. Bahal Group, Darian Bui, Atta Hassen, Andrew Long and Harlo Ramos won 3rd place overall in person presentation.

vc 4th graders

Diya Nambiar, Izzy Talbot and Roan Olsen won a teamwork award.

vc 4th graders

Addison Jenniges and Lucy Yang won the Conservation Award.