By Kayleen Holder
Editor
A simple definition of engineering is “the application of science and math to solve problems,” and that’s exactly what this group of bright, young engineers are doing, putting that definition into action.
Devine High School engineering students only stopped to take a quick photo while brainstorming ideas in class last Friday as they made plans on the best way to build a prosthetic leg for Pongo, a golden retriever who recently lost a leg.
Within just a few minutes, this team of up and coming leaders were already discussing ideas for inventing a better and more flexible prosthetic limb as opposed to what’s on the market already… creating something “that’s never been done before.”
This project may be starting small, with one lucky dog, but imagine the impact a development like this could have for others who rely on a prosthetic limb. Approximately 1.7 million people in the United States use a prosthetic limb.
As I watched this session, and listened to their ideas, I found the compassion and ambition of these young students to be very inspiring. They each contributed different thoughts and angles to consider.
An initiative by the U.S. Department of Education states “In an ever-changing, increasingly complex world, it’s more important than ever…
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that our nation’s youth are prepared to bring knowledge and skills to solve problems.”
Engineering, science, and math is where it’s at, “if we want a nation where our future leaders, neighbors, and workers can understand and solve some of the complex challenges of today and tomorrow.”
The golden retriever belongs to 1st grader Tucker Holder, of Devine. He and Pongo love to run and play together.
