Published On: March 5th, 2012|

The News Herald – Randal Yakey

“The robot’s performance was part of Florida State University Panama City’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Institute showcase. STEM is designed to encourage area K-12 students to pursue those academic disciplines….Amelia Tarkington, 11, Renascence School International in Panama City, had a display of a corn research program. “I’m testing genetically modified corn acidity against other corn,” Amelia said. “Some researchers think acidity can be a marker for cancer.'”(more)