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2023 Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair

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Each year, hundreds of middle and high school students from across Minnesota present original research to STEM professionals and compete for awards valued at $15,000+. Top students are selected to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair.

Earlier Event: February 11
2023 Middle School Science Bowl
Later Event: April 28
2023 Winchell Undergradaute Research Symposium

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MEDTRONIC RECOGNIZES MN STUDENTS at the 2026 SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS

The 2026 State Science Fair is made possible through the support of Medtronic, the event’s Premier Sponsor.

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November 2025 MN STEM News
November 2025 MN STEM News
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September 2025 MN STEM News & Events
September 2025 MN STEM News & Events
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Sincere Thanks to Kris Fowler
Sincere Thanks to Kris Fowler
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Minnesota Academy of Science Announces Resignation of Executive Director
Minnesota Academy of Science Announces Resignation of Executive Director

Kristen Barry has announced her resignation from her role as Executive Director of the MAS, effective May 30, 2025.

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June 2025 MN STEM News & Events Digest
June 2025 MN STEM News & Events Digest

Top Minnesota STEM News | 25+ Upcoming MN STEM Events | Farewell Emily S. | Summer Volunteer Opportunities | Team MN Represents at the International Science & Engineering Fair | AND MORE

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Farewell and Gratitude to Emily Shepard
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MAS Alum Grace Lavan: "Good Mentors Make all the Difference"
MAS Alum Grace Lavan: "Good Mentors Make all the Difference"

State Science Fair alum Grace Lavan presented her continued research at our 2025 Winchell Undergraduate Research Symposium. Learn about her research path, motivations, and more!

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May 2025 MN STEM News & Events Digest
May 2025 MN STEM News & Events Digest

Students Present at Undergraduate Research Symposium | Staff Spotlight: Evangeline Holley | Top MN STEM News Stories | 25+ Upcoming STEM Events

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MAS Staff Spotlight: Evangeline Holley
MAS Staff Spotlight: Evangeline Holley

Evangeline began coordinating our FORSE program in 2022. In this role, she works with our educational and community partners to organize STEM learning opportunities for students from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM. 

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MEDTRONIC RECOGNIZES MINNESOTA STUDENTS WITH SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS
MEDTRONIC RECOGNIZES MINNESOTA STUDENTS WITH SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS

The 2025 State Science Fair is made possible through the support of Medtronic, the event’s Premier Sponsor.

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Undergraduates Present Research at Regional Symposium
Undergraduates Present Research at Regional Symposium

Ninety undergraduate students will present their original research on April 26 at North Hennepin Community College 45th annual Winchell Undergraduate Research Symposium.

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MINNESOTA STUDENTS COMPETE AT STATE SCIENCE FAIR
MINNESOTA STUDENTS COMPETE AT STATE SCIENCE FAIR

434 middle and high school students from 59 schools across Minnesota competed in the 88th annual Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair (SSEF) on March 28 at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul.

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April 2025 MN STEM News & Events Digest
April 2025 MN STEM News & Events Digest

Top MN STEM News Stories | 30+ Upcoming STEM Events | 434 MN Students Participate in State Science Fair | 2025 Winchell Research Symposium on April 26 | FORSE Update and more

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MINNESOTA STUDENTS SHOWCASE RESEARCH AT STATE SCIENCE FAIR
MINNESOTA STUDENTS SHOWCASE RESEARCH AT STATE SCIENCE FAIR

 Approximately 400 Minnesota students will compete in the 88th annual Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair (MSSEF) on March 28 at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.

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March 2025 MN STEM News & Events Digest
March 2025 MN STEM News & Events Digest

Top MN STEM News Stories | 30 Upcoming STEM Events | Middle School Science Bowl Results | Science Salon: Physics in the Round | Announcing New Board Members | MN STEM Map and more

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Minnesota Academy of Science Welcomes Jie Luo to Board of Directors
Minnesota Academy of Science Welcomes Jie Luo to Board of Directors

The Minnesota Academy of Science is honored to welcome Jie Luo of Eden Prairie to its Board of Directors.

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Minnetonka Middle School East Wins the Statewide Middle School Science Bowl
Minnetonka Middle School East Wins the Statewide Middle School Science Bowl

Minnetonka Middle School East Team 1 won the Minnesota statewide Middle School Science Bowl on February 15, competing against 21 other teams from 10 middle schools.

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Minnesota Academy of Science Welcomes Sam Kreidenweis to Board of Directors
Minnesota Academy of Science Welcomes Sam Kreidenweis to Board of Directors

The Minnesota Academy of Science is honored to welcome Sam Kreidenweis to our Board of Directors.

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110 Minnesota Students to Compete at Statewide Middle School Science Bowl
110 Minnesota Students to Compete at Statewide Middle School Science Bowl

On Saturday, February 15, approximately 110 students representing ten middle schools will gather at Rosemount Middle School to compete in the 2025 Minnesota Science Bowl.

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February 2025 MN STEM News & Events Digest
February 2025 MN STEM News & Events Digest

Top MN STEM News Stories | 35+ Upcoming STEM Events | Get Ready for the Middle School Science Bowl and more

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Wayzata High School Team 1 Wins the Statewide High School Science Bowl
Wayzata High School Team 1 Wins the Statewide High School Science Bowl

Wayzata High School Team 1 won the Minnesota statewide High School Science Bowl on January 25, competing against 27 other teams from 15 high schools.

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150 Minnesota Students to Compete at Statewide High School Science Bowl
150 Minnesota Students to Compete at Statewide High School Science Bowl

On Saturday, January 25, 150 students representing 15 high schools will gather at Hamline University to compete in the 2025 Minnesota Science Bowl.

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Farewell to Sara Gomez, Longtime MAS Employee

We are deeply grateful to Sara Gomez, who is wrapping up her time with MAS after being at the heart of our organization for nearly a decade.

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January 2025 MN STEM News & Events Digest
January 2025 MN STEM News & Events Digest

Top MN STEM News Stories | 25+ Upcoming STEM Events | Get Ready for the High School Science Bowl | Provide STEM Supplies for Students and more

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December 2024 MN STEM News & Events Digest
December 2024 MN STEM News & Events Digest

Top MN STEM News Stories | 20+ Upcoming STEM Events | Science Bowl Volunteer Registration Opens | Fall FORSE Update | MAS Volunteer Spotlight and more!

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November 2024 MN STEM News & Events Digest
November 2024 MN STEM News & Events Digest

Top MN STEM News Stories | 20+ Upcoming STEM Events | Science Bowl Registration Opens | FORSE Kicks off the School Year | Science Salon Recap

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Volunteer Spotlight: Peyton Battis
Volunteer Spotlight: Peyton Battis

This month, we’re highlighting Peyton Battis, a volunteer who has served in many roles at MAS programs!

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October 2024 MN STEM News & Events Digest
October 2024 MN STEM News & Events Digest

Top MN STEM News Stories | 30 Upcoming STEM Events | 10/5 Science Salon | Help Us Inspire Students to See Themselves in STEM | Science Fair Winners Visit Medtronic

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Recapping 2024 & Looking Ahead to 2025
Recapping 2024 & Looking Ahead to 2025

The Minnesota Academy of Science 2024 Annual Retrospective and Outlook highlights the accomplishments of the MAS community through the past year and offers a peek at what's in store for 2025.

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