Tyler Broussard, an eighth grader at Eastside John P. Powell Magnet School, recently achieved success at the Greater East Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair (GREASF). She won 3rd place in the competition that took place on February 23, 2024. As a result, Tyler advanced to the Alabama Science and Engineering Fair (ASEF) where she competed in the junior division for middle schoolers in grades 6th-8th. Her project, titled “Lights On” and falling under the category of Robotics and Intelligent Machines, caught the attention of judges.
Tyler’s accomplishments didn’t stop there though as she was recognized with the Broadcom Award for Coding with Commitment at ASEF. This award came with a $250 gift card and a Raspberry Pi kit. The recognition led to her nomination among the top 10% of participants from ASEF. Tyler has now progressed to the Broadcom Masters 2024 competition, where she will compete against approximately 300 other students for entry. Broadcom Masters is a national science competition for U.S. middle schools organized by the Society for Science.
Throughout her journey, Tyler has been receiving guidance from her Physical Science teacher, Dr. Vickie Benson who also serves as K-8 STEAM Specialist at East John P. Powell Magnet School. Dr Benson has been instrumental in helping Tyler hone her skills and succeed in competitive science fairs circuit.
In an interview, Tyler stated that “I couldn’t have done it without my teachers support”. “They encouraged me to pursue my passion and helped me develop my skills.” said Tyler.
Tyler’s journey showcases how dedication and hard work can lead to great achievements in science competitions.
As she prepares for Broadcom Masters competition, Tyler remains focused on continuing her pursuit of excellence in robotics and intelligent machines field while keeping in mind that this is just one step towards achieving her ultimate goal of becoming a renowned scientist or engineer in future years to come