Donate
Search wpr.org
Banner reads Join the Challenge with light bulbs, some lit and some unlit, showing donation progress toward a goal of 1,200 by June 26. Red circle reads Power WPR.
, , , , , ,

Milwaukee Public School students show off science and engineering skills

MPS STEM Fair highlights 300 projects from district

By
Two children sit together on the floor playing with scientific toys.
Two students participate in demonstrations brought to the MPS STEM Fair by science groups Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

Milwaukee Public School students spent months designing and conducting science experiments. Their findings were on display last week at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee.

More than 300 projects from 54 schools were presented during the 16th annual MPS STEM Fair. Student work included solving everyday engineering problems to answering tough scientific questions.

A young girl holds at table she created for the fair.
A kindergartner from Cass Street Public School shows off her STEM Fair project Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

Stay connected to Wisconsin news — your way

Get trustworthy reporting and unique local stories from WPR delivered directly to your inbox.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Students stand in front of a table and reach into red bins.
Students participate in a hands-on STEM Fair activity Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wis. Angela Major/WPR
Children gather around a table to do an activity.
Students participate in the STEM fair Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wis. Angela Major/WPR
A Wisconsin Public Radio keychain is shown next to several keys, with text offering it as a thank-you gift for any donation.

Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2025, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.

Related Stories