Miner Creativity Challenge highlights student-designed STEAM toys
Posted by Kimber Crull
Team “Cymatic Sandbox” won first place from both judges and the kid’s choice award, earning a combined total of $4,000 at the Miner Creativity Challenge on April 29 at the Havener Center. From left: Team members Noah Johnson, Sophia Williams and Klajdi Hysenaj. Photo by Jordan Ropp/Missouri S&T.
Seven Missouri S&T student teams showcased interactive toy designs during the Miner Creativity Challenge finals on April 29, an initiative that engages students in developing hands-on STEAM learning experiences for children ages 8-11.
Top honors from both judges and the children’s choice vote went to the “Cymatic Sandbox” team, which developed a sound-based device that creates visual patterns through vibration. Additional awards recognized projects focused on magnetism, robotics and magnetic levitation, with winners selected by judges, participating students and the campus community.
The challenge is sponsored by Kummer Student Programs, with support from the Makers Studio, and includes participation from local elementary students who test the designs.
Read more about the Miner Creativity Challenge and student-designed STEAM toys.
Posted by Kimber Crull
