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BOSTON -- With less than three weeks until election day in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker's administration spent the week celebrating the state's inaugural STEM Week in an effort to raise awareness of science, technology, engineering and math education.

Students from pre-kindergarten through high school were all encouraged to take part in activities that align topics across STEM subjects and connect them to other curricula. At the behest of the governor's office, schools hosted speaking events and field trips, while companies provided grants and scholarships.