Putting science in students’ hands

Posted on February 12, 2016

By MARK VIOLA / Staff writer

With an ever increasing emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in schools, several teachers at Taylor County High School (TCHS) are working to put those disciplines directly in the hands of students, thanks to a series of grants from corporate and non-profit sponsors.

This year, students in a variety of science classes and after-school programs will be building underwater vehicles, designing electronics, constructing drones, studying forensics and farming tilapia to create a sustainable hydroponic garden.

PHOTO: AT&T awarded Taylor County High School a $2,000 grant to purchase equipment and curricula to allow students to construct underwater (Remotely Operated Vehicles). Above, Ashton Massey (left) and Dilan Clark work with some of the provided components.

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