Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science (TEAMS) holds an annual theme-based competition. Teams of four students apply STEM knowledge in creative ways to solve real-world engineering challenges. This year, with a theme of “Engineering Solutions in a Pandemic,” groups were challenged to design and build a prototype for a robotic delivery device (RDD). The task was to deliver “textiles” (cut up paper towel rectangles) using a RDD. The device had to lift the textile into the designated packaging (target box).

Using the Design Cycle process that MCA students use across all classes, they worked from problem to solution through a series of steps. The competition was virtual, so students filmed and submitted their results.

Congratulations to the following groups for placing on the state level:

First Place

8th Grade: Team A                                            
Josephine Ferris            
Emma Groetsch
Helen Morlier
Casey Swanson

Ninth Grade: Team A
Molly Arruebarrena
Angelina Granier
Julia Lion
Francesca-Rose Mayeux

12th Grade: Team B
Grace Delaune
Reagan Krupp
Grace Popham
Kristine Rutledge

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Second Place

8th Grade: Team B
Caroline Garritty
Marguerite Hopkins
Riley Kitchen
Ava Perret

10th Grade: Team B
Corrine Clement
Nateli Ferguson
Sophia Greene
Madie Nguyen

11th Grade: Team A
Paige Restel
Rashmi Srivastava
Taylor Stokes
Rachel Stone