Students learn about technology at AT&T High Tech Day

Above, Miami Coral Reef High students use telepresence technology to connect with peers in Texas, New Jersey and Central Florida during AT&T’s High Tech Day on Thursday. Below, Pace Center for Girls High sophomore Cynkerria Huntley experiences AT&T’s virtual reality goggles. Shannon Kaestle skaestle@miamiherald.com

Dozens of students from numerous Miami-Dade high schools participated in AT&T’s High Tech Day. The purpose for High Tech Day wass to get students excited about careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Students attending the Miami High Tech Day learned about the Internet of Things, like connected cars, smart homes, video on the go, and more. General Motors will actually have one of its Connected Cars at the event for kids to try. The students will also heard from a National Geographic Explorer on the importance of STEM education.

This story was originally published February 26, 2016 at 4:35 PM with the headline "Students learn about technology at AT&T High Tech Day."

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