WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some 150 students got to demonstrate their science knowledge thanks to an annual competition in Wilkes-Barre. The always popular Egg Drop was just one of the categories on Saturday at the SHINE Science Olympiad.
Wilkes University welcomed students from nine different schools in Luzerne County.
28/22 News Anchor Nick Toma and Reporter Amelia Sack served as celebrity judges.
The event emphasizes the importance of STEM learning through the program SHINE, which stands for Schools and Homes in Education.
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The kindergarten through eighth graders were happy to be there.
"It was an amazing time because when I was practicing it so it won't break, it kept breaking, but I added this final touch, and when I came here it stayed and it didn't break," 10-year-old Participant Brianny Alberto told 28/22 News.
"We want them to feel really stimulated. We want them to engage in their education, and we want them to really know that there's a future, and if we can get them excited about learning and careers as we move forward, we know that they'll be a success and give back to our community later," SHINE Program Executive Director Carol Nicholas said.
Community donations and sponsorships help make the SHINE Science Olympiad possible at Wilkes.
