A total of 434 middle and high school students from 59 schools across Minnesota competed in the 88th annual Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair (SSEF) on March 28 at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul. SSEF is proudly organized by the Minnesota Academy of Science (MAS). Participating students advanced from regional science fairs throughout Minnesota to compete in this prestigious state event.
Over 40 companies and organizations gave awards valued at more than $20,000, including:
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