Young girls across Connecticut put their problem-solving skills to the test Saturday in Milford during the school's 20th Annual All Girls Science Olympics.

The event at Lauralton Hall invited students in grades five to eight to explore the world of science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on challenges.

From flight simulators to forensic crimes scenes and even a "mad scientist" display, participants worked together to solve mysteries and test real-world skills.

"It feels great that so many girls are interested in science," said Beth Coyne, head of school at Lauralton Hall. "I know as a parent I would always bring my kids to the soccer field, or bring them to a baseball game, or a softball game, and we celebrate those things and that competition and that engagement. So it's fulfilling that here on a Saturday morning that we're doing the same thing around science."

This year's event also featured world-renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee.