Southern Indiana Business Report
WASHINGTON – A Washington High School student earned an honorable mention distinction from the Indiana Governor’s 2023 STEM Team.
WHS student Benjamin Myers received honorable mention for engineering.
Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Department of Education announced last week the selection of four students selected to the 2023 STEM Team for their exceptional talent and accomplishments in the fields of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).
Eight students, including Myers, received honorable mentions. Myers, a senior, was recently announced as a National Merit Scholarship finalist.
“I continue to be impressed by the students selected for my STEM team, not only for their commitment to academic success but also their eagerness to make a positive impact on fellow Hoosiers, communities, and our state,” said Gov. Holcomb. “As opportunities for STEM education continue to grow, I want to commend our students for seizing these opportunities to improve their future, as well as our passionate educators for their work to prepare students for all that lies ahead.”
The four students named to the STEM Team:
Ethan Kiang, Bloomington High School South
Brinna Porat, Center Grove High School
Katie Essex, Southport High SchoolKatherine Yu, Carmel High School
Katherine Yu, Carmel High School