Montana students show smarts at STEM – This year saw a surge in high school students participating in the event.

Trevor Hughes, vice president of Add-A-Tudez Entertainment Co. http://www.teamkaizengames.com, said he and company president Josh Hughes always planned to find a way to help the community through their work. They found it when they received an education grant allowing them to teach elementary school students the basics of computer programming.

"Kids can do basic-level programming and modeling without realizing they’re learning," said Trevor Hughes at the STEM — which stands for science, technology, engineering and math — Expo for Great Falls students of all ages.

Students can use the game, "Little Big Planet," to learn how to program, but they can also learn about earth movement and how airplanes fly. Hughes said he’s seen students who dislike the traditional classroom setting flourish while learning to program.

Briana Wipf
Tribune Staff Writer

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Montana students put STEM skills to the test

A grant that funded the STEM Expo wasn’t renewed this year, but thanks to community involvement and support, the third annual event continued just as strong as ever before on Saturday.

Students spent the day exploring their potential future careers in science, technology, engineering and math at Great Falls High School.

Students had the chance to explore career paths that could shape their future. From pigs lungs to robots – to technology, the STEM Expo was a showcase. It’s a battle of the brains, embracing innovation and creativity.

by Simone DeAbla – MTN News

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