WA Students shine on STEM Signing Day
46 high school seniors from across Washington state were chosen based on their accomplishments and involvement in STEM education.
May 31, 2023 in Our Community
When 18-year-old Rishi Hazra heard about STEM Signing Day, the Skyline High School senior was quick to apply to be a part of the celebration.
“I’ve always seen athletes sign their letters of intent,” said Hazra, “and I was like, I want to commit to a career in service and STEM, so it’s a great opportunity for me.”
Hazra was one of 46 high school students who recently participated in two celebrations for the 2023 Washington state STEM Signing Day, presented by Boeing. One celebration was held at the Museum of Flight in Seattle and a second was held at Boeing Moses Lake.
Just like college signing days for athletes, the next STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) leaders signed a letter of intent to pursue a two- or four-year credential in a STEM field. The students were chosen based on their accomplishments and involvement in STEM education.
“This is showing community recognition of the importance of STEM,” said Hazra, “and how STEM, too, can build community just like athletics and other programs.”
Hazra is committing to Harvard University where he plans to pursue a degree in chemistry. He has a passion for sustainability and believes humans can fight climate change by understanding the world through STEM research.
“All these different systems that we take for granted that are just part of the natural environment are a product of physics and chemistry and the laws that govern our universe,” he said. “So it’s important for us as a nation to be advanced in technology and STEM.”
Meet 4 more STEM Signing Day stars:
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Name: Divinity Singleton |
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Name: Dalia Al Hayyawi |
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Name: Lillian Goodwin |
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Name: Caleb Craddock |