Presented by Juniata College
April 6, 2024 – Pocono Mountain East
Line Mountain Scholarship
Congratulations Sarah Heath, from North Penn High School!
Sarah plans to attend William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
OMER’s Award
Problem 4, Div III: Wellsboro High School
Out of the deep space came a structure – a cylindrical structure! This team built a non-traditional structure with curved bracing in the style of a helix. This endeavor required incredible skill and talent, demonstrating the spirit of true OMers for going where few have dared to journey.
Ranatra Fusca Creativity Award
Problem 1, Div I: Wyland Elementary School
This team was nominated for the creative design of the vehicle’s propulsion and steering controls. The team designed four mechanical levers acting as switches that controlled four wheel-specific motors. The levers completed the circuit through paper clips and foil pads connected to motor power wires. They epitomized the spirit of Odyssey of the Mind.
Problem 1, Div III: Owen J Roberts HS
This team showed exceptional creativity in the creation of their vehicle, particularly their vehicle’s propulsion system. Operating similar to an inchworm, drawer slides allow two halves of the vehicle to expand and contract. The vehicle is moved by a pneumatic piston, powered by compressed air and controlled by a microprocessor and solenoid valves to move the vehicle. Not only did this system propel the vehicle, it also powered two mechanisms that were intended to complete the tasks.
Beyond the propulsion system, the vehicle also featured two ratchet wrenches controlling direction of the vehicle. The team took exceptional care and consideration for everyone’s safety to contain the pressure tank in a team-woven basket.
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