OIHS student selected as 2023 STEM rising star
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Bethany Carter, a student at Orcas Island High School, has been named Northwest Washington STEM Network’s 2023 Washington STEM Rising Star.
“Bethany’s drive is unparalleled. She is an innovator, a risk-taker, and a team player, and she goes above and beyond to find ways to pursue her passion for STEM,” says Meagan Gable, a career counselor and teacher at Orcas Island High School.
The Washington STEM Rising Star Awards recognize young women who explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) in ways that will support their education, career, personal development, and community. The awardees were nominated by their schools and selected in partnership with regional networks. They will receive a $500 stipend and will be celebrated at Washington STEM’s 2023 Summit luncheon.
“The data show that a strong cradle-to-career STEM education prepares students for high-demand, household-sustaining jobs,” says Lynne K. Varner, CEO of Washington STEM. “The Rising Star Awards highlight the next generation of leaders and encourage girls and young women to explore STEM education and careers.”
The 2023 Rising Star awardees are listed by name and region on the Washington STEM website, washingtonstem.org.
