They did it again! We're excited to share more big news from our engineering department! A team of three talented senior engineering students at Wabash High School has been named one of six Indiana State Finalists in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. This national competition challenges students to use STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills to address real-world issues in their communities.
Our students have developed an innovative assistive technology device. Their idea is designed to help individuals with hand and arm disabilities use a smart pen to its full potential. The device, which was designed using CAD (Computer-aided Design) software, 3D printed, and programmed, detects various user movements to control different pen functions.
By advancing to the state finals, our team has already won a $2,500 prize package! They now have the opportunity to compete for even greater rewards, including:
State Winner: $12,000 in Samsung technology and a Samsung Video Kit to create a STEM solution pitch video.
National Finalist: A trip to New York City to present their project to a panel of judges.
National Winner: A grand prize of $100,000 for their school and a chance to work with Samsung engineers to bring their idea to life.
We're incredibly proud of our students' hard work and Mr. Denney's dedication and leadership. Their innovative solution has the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of people with disabilities. We wish Kasen Oswalt, Malachy Ford-Showalter, and Gerry Lee the best of luck as they continue to compete in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. We look forward to following the team's progress as they compete for the next round of the competition. We are confident that they will continue to shine and make Wabash High School proud!
