Marc Aisenbrey and Todd Wells from Jefferson High School received $913.94 for their idea, “Real World Robotics.”

They plan to purchase Makerzoid Master coding robots, GPS drones, and an 8-module drone curriculum that will be used by 100+ high schoolers. In the application, they wrote, “Students will get a hands-on approach to the engineering process through the use of robotics and drones. Students in the Real World Science class are learning about careers, and we want them to explore various job options and be able to problem solve. Students will program robots and drones to learn the coding and engineering process. If they are interested in expanding their knowledge, students will be able to bridge this coursework into an aviation or engineering course through CTE Academy. Giving our students the ability to work through a process, get hands-on experience, and collaborate with peers is crucial to any post high school career.”