August 9, 2024
Space Interests Soar to New Heights
Jason Gruber, a 2024 Stockbridge High School graduate and FFA alumnus, is a rising star in the fields of space and agriculture. During the 2024 total solar eclipse, Gruber led a team of FFA members in his chapter to launch a cube satellite and high-altitude balloon into the atmosphere, capturing images to determine how eclipses affect crops.
Gruber’s journey began as a sophomore in Special Projects Lab, a student-led STEM course at his school that eventually merged with the Stockbridge FFA Chapter in Michigan. “I love working on hands-on projects,” he says. Visit FFA to read the full article.
