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!
The CGM Zoomers Mackenzie Kollm, Christine Cho and Gianna Iannazzo won 1st place overall virtual presentation.
The Dr. Bahal Group, Darian Bui, Atta Hassen, Andrew Long and Harlo Ramos won 3rd place overall in person presentation.
Diya Nambiar, Izzy Talbot and Roan Olsen won a teamwork award.
Addison Jenniges and Lucy Yang won the Conservation Award.