Mechanical Engineering

Conveyor Systems

In this project, developed collaboratively by myself and Dr. William Wahby, students design conveyor systems for the transport and sorting of candy. Students choose from a menu of options to make a system that fits their interests and perform research and brainstorming to develop a functional machine. Check out the unit packet below!

Balloon Cars

This twist on the conventional balloon car exercise would make a great afternoon activity, or it can be adapted to a month-long project unit. Kids of all ages will enjoy helping Lightning McQueen & his crew adapt to a changing environment!

Origami Robots

In this project, developed collaboratively by myself and Dr. William Wahby, students design expandable and refoldable origami shapes to imagine the manufacturing method behind a robot like Baymax from Big Hero 6.  This project was designed in March 2020 to provide an at-home learning opportunity, and it can be completed using only household materials.