Tampa Bay students participate in Grand Prix STEM Day
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — While drivers were busy running laps on the track of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete Friday, a large group of local students learned about the connection between science and racing.
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About 75 students from John Hopkins Middle School, Bay Point Middle School, and Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School and 10 students from the St. Pete Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Program participated in the program.
“It makes me happy because I’m getting opportunities and learning new stuff,” sixth-grader Cameron Harris said.
From designing a logo for the Grand Prix, trying virtual reality race simulations, and building a catapult and circuit building, students were able to gain a better understanding of how STEM education relates to racing.
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“It’s amazing, I never done this before. This is my first time,” Seventh Grader De’aujanae Bell, 12, said.
Students also received a behind-the-scenes tour of the Grand Prix location, including part of the car inspection process.
“I would like to do more experiences like this in the future like doing engineering and building stuff like that,” Eight Grader Maria Michaels, 13, said.
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete runs through Sunday.
Tickets are available on their website.
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