Arkansas Online School Student Named Arkansas Finalist in the 2026 National STEM Festival
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Arkansas Online School is proud to recognize Aiden, an outstanding student innovator, who has been named an Arkansas finalist in the 2026 National STEM Festival. Aiden will compete in the "Future Food" and "Tech for Good" categories for grades 7-12.
The National STEM Festival recognizes top student innovators from across the country. Finalists from each state move forward for consideration as National STEM Champions, with the highest-scoring projects earning an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to present their work in June 2026.
In addition to national recognition, students may be eligible for special awards, scholarships, and grants, including honors such as the Broadcom Foundation "Tech for Good" Award, which celebrates projects that use technology to improve lives and communities.
We are excited to follow Aiden's journey and will continue to share updates as the competition progresses. Congratulations to this exceptional student for representing Arkansas Online School on a national STEM stage!