INDIANAPOLIS — Four members of the Governor’s 2023 STEM Team were announced recently. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding high school students who have demonstrated exceptional talent and accomplishments in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM).
In addition to being selected as a member of the Governor’s STEM Team, each student is awarded a $1,000 scholarship deposited into an Indiana CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings plan, administered by the Treasurer of State, and a letterman jacket identifying them as members of the Governor’s STEM Team.
The members of the 2023 Governor’s STEM Team are:
• Science: Ethan Kiang, Bloomington High School South, Bloomington
• Technology: Brinna Porat, Center Grove High School, Greenwood
• Engineering: Katie Essex, Southport High School, Indianapolis
• Mathematics: Katherine Yu, Carmel High School, Carmel
In addition to the four members selected for the Governor’s STEM Team, eight students received honorable mentions:
• Science: Luke Reynolds, Marian High School, Mishawaka; Isabella Bradburn, Shelbyville Senior High School, Shelbyville.
• Technology: Alexandra Tauriainen, Lawrence Central High School, Indianapolis; Sarah O’Farril, Hanover Central High School, Cedar Lake
• Engineering: Chelsea Gonzalez, Pike High School, Indianapolis; Hailey Huser, Martinsville High School, Martinsville; Benjamin Myers, Washington High School, Washington
• Mathematics: Corbin Dowden, Huntington North High School, Huntington