Talented Lynwood Unified students showcased their brilliance at the Regional Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) competition on April 13, with Cesar Chavez Middle School students earning a spot in the National Engineering Design Competition (NEDC) on May 18.
CCMS students Nancy Gonzalez, Leilani Ceja, Phil Menjivar and Santiago Ramirez were tasked with designing and coding a project aimed at minimizing or eliminating barriers to opportunities for success – "Designing for Equity" – and fostering the chance to think globally and act locally in their communities.
The team crafted an outstanding website called "Lynwood's Helping Hands," serving as a valuable resource hub for their peers. Their creation clinched the second spot overall at the Regionals, securing them a spot in the state competition held in San Jose.
The state qualifiers have earned a well-deserved spot at the NEDC event in San Jose, where they will further demonstrate the creativity and innovation of Lynwood Unified students. Other students who shined at Regionals include:
- CCMS students Aridai Martinez, Bella Hernandez and Christopher Soto claimed the first-place title with their inventive Cargo Glider, a launching mechanism challenged to fly the furthest and over obstacles.
- CCMS students Valerie Estrada, Alexa Cordova and Audrey Jaimes earned third place overall with their creative and captivating Rube Goldberg MESA Machine, a multi-energy sourced contraption designed to lead a ball toward a target.
- Firebaugh High School students Brigitte Lopez, Itzel Luna and Karen Garza earned a first-place victory with their “Think Tank” presentation, which focused on electric transportation and included an innovative 3D design concept for an all-inclusive electric vehicle.