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Big Picture School Student Selected As 2024 Washington STEM Rising Star (Photo) - 09/20/24

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Seattle, WA. – Arushi Sinha, a student at Bellevue Big Picture High School in Bellevue, King County, has been named a 2024 Washington Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Rising Star. Sinha is one of eleven students from across the state receiving Washington STEM’s annual award. She was selected for her dedication to equity and inclusion on her school’s robotics team. 

  

“Advocating for equitable representation in STEAM, Arushi is a strong and compassionate leader,” says Hillary MacDonald, a robotics coach and Community Outreach Specialist at Bellevue School District. 

  

Since 2021, Washington STEM has partnered with ten regional networks to recognize young women and trans/nonbinary youth from across the state who explore STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to better themselves and their community. 

  

"Women make up only 34% of our country's STEM workforce, and that number drops to less than 10% for Black, Indigenous, and Latina women,” says Lynne K. Varner, CEO of Washington STEM. “These disparities fly in the face of numerous studies underscoring diversity as a key factor in business success. The Rising Stars represent a new generation that is closing that gap.” 

  

Awardees are nominated by their schools and selected in partnership with regional networks. They will receive a $500 stipend and be celebrated at Washington STEM’s 2024 Summit luncheon. Visit the Washington STEM website to see the complete list of 2024 Rising Star awardees. 

 

The Bellevue School District is dedicated to offering Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM), education to all students. Thanks to our special partnership with the Bellevue Schools Foundation, these programs are available to students across all grade levels. The Foundation has contributed over $2 million to support STEM curriculum, robotics teams, and the newly opened STEAMnasium thanks to community donations. The STEAMnasium provides students, like Arushi, with access to a full-sized practice field for their robotics teams and encourages all students to pursue their passions. 

The Bellevue Schools Foundation: Established in 1979, Bellevue Schools Foundation (BSF) is the first foundation dedicated to supporting public K-12 initiatives in Washington State. Its mission is to promote and fund the best possible learning opportunities for all students in Bellevue’s public schools. This year, the Foundation is supporting $887,000 of programming in the Bellevue School District. 

The Bellevue School District, with over 19,000 students and 28 schools, is a diverse and dynamic district in East King County, Washington. Its mission is "To serve each and every student academically, socially, and emotionally through a rigorous and relevant education that is innovative and individualized. As a learning community that values one another's humanity, we provide courageous support for an equitable and exceptional education for all students."  

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Big Picture School Student Selected As 2024 Washington STEM Rising Star (Photo) - 09/20/24

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Seattle, WA. – Arushi Sinha, a student at Bellevue Big Picture High School in Bellevue, King County, has been named a 2024 Washington Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Rising Star. Sinha is one of eleven students from across the state receiving Washington STEM’s annual award. She was selected for her dedication to equity and inclusion on her school’s robotics team. 

  

“Advocating for equitable representation in STEAM, Arushi is a strong and compassionate leader,” says Hillary MacDonald, a robotics coach and Community Outreach Specialist at Bellevue School District. 

  

Since 2021, Washington STEM has partnered with ten regional networks to recognize young women and trans/nonbinary youth from across the state who explore STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to better themselves and their community. 

  

"Women make up only 34% of our country's STEM workforce, and that number drops to less than 10% for Black, Indigenous, and Latina women,” says Lynne K. Varner, CEO of Washington STEM. “These disparities fly in the face of numerous studies underscoring diversity as a key factor in business success. The Rising Stars represent a new generation that is closing that gap.” 

  

Awardees are nominated by their schools and selected in partnership with regional networks. They will receive a $500 stipend and be celebrated at Washington STEM’s 2024 Summit luncheon. Visit the Washington STEM website to see the complete list of 2024 Rising Star awardees. 

 

The Bellevue School District is dedicated to offering Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM), education to all students. Thanks to our special partnership with the Bellevue Schools Foundation, these programs are available to students across all grade levels. The Foundation has contributed over $2 million to support STEM curriculum, robotics teams, and the newly opened STEAMnasium thanks to community donations. The STEAMnasium provides students, like Arushi, with access to a full-sized practice field for their robotics teams and encourages all students to pursue their passions. 

The Bellevue Schools Foundation: Established in 1979, Bellevue Schools Foundation (BSF) is the first foundation dedicated to supporting public K-12 initiatives in Washington State. Its mission is to promote and fund the best possible learning opportunities for all students in Bellevue’s public schools. This year, the Foundation is supporting $887,000 of programming in the Bellevue School District. 

The Bellevue School District, with over 19,000 students and 28 schools, is a diverse and dynamic district in East King County, Washington. Its mission is "To serve each and every student academically, socially, and emotionally through a rigorous and relevant education that is innovative and individualized. As a learning community that values one another's humanity, we provide courageous support for an equitable and exceptional education for all students."  

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