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Bermudian Springs students place second at national competition
Summary
At a school board meeting, student presenters described advancing from state to national competition in Dearborn, Michigan, where their class project placed second; they outlined technical upgrades, plans to consult engineers and a $1,600 quote for custom parts.
Students from a Bermudian Springs class told the school board that their engineering project advanced from the state competition to nationals in Dearborn, Michigan, and finished in second place. The presenters described a months-long improvement process that added a rechargeable battery, refined the electrical system and implemented a timer to make the product more user-friendly.
The presentation emphasized hands-on learning and career preparation. One presenter said the most valuable takeaway was "problem-solving skills," calling that ability "a huge important factor in the future." They described the national event at the Henry Ford Museum, noting exposure to a wide range of student inventions and a chance to speak with industry executives during a "Shark Tank"-style event.
On technical details, the students said they incorporated a Peltier-effect cooler to generate cold on one side of a ceramic plate and heat on the other, and that smaller, flexible thermoelectric plates remain a market challenge. They also said experts quoted roughly $1,600 to produce the custom parts needed to complete the prototype, which has slowed progress toward any commercialization.
Board members congratulated the students and thanked the teachers who supported their work. The presentation concluded with the board moving on to its consent agenda.
