Area youth bring talent to the Future City State Championship

Students from across Missouri challenged each other and their view of a future city with an exciting day of competition in Butler-Carlton Hall. Using the Engineering Design Process (EDP) and project management skills, students showcased their solutions to a citywide sustainability issue. This year’s challenge asked students to build a 100% electrically powered city with energy generated from sources that keep citizens and the environment healthy and safe. Kaleidoscope Discovery Center organized the event, and it was sponsored by the S&T Kummer Center for STEM

Anne Faeth-Boyd, pictured far right, organized the field trip and S&T alumni Brett, EnvE’12, and Emily, GeoE’14, Forthaus, helped in coordinating.

This class elected to work with indoor plants to improve indoor air quality and aesthetics, while also discussing and researching other benefits of the plants. Faeth-Boyd serves as the Green Mentor for the students’ quest.