The 2018 Polk STEM Team has taken 1st place in the Technology Student Association’s annual TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science) competition. TEAMS is an annual STEM competition challenging students to work collaboratively and apply their math and science knowledge in practical, creative ways to solve real everyday engineering challenges. This year’s theme was “Engineering a Greener World.” Competitors were tasked with a hands-on design challenge using designated materials as well as completing timed tests. Each team also was required to do research and write an in-depth essay. Polk Middle School was one of 22 teams that made it to the State level of competition, ultimately beating out 21 other public, private, and charter schools.
View more photos of the team in our Flickr gallery.
