Kennedy REACH Team Named National Finalist

Kennedy REACH Team Named National Finalists

The John F. Kennedy High School ITEEA REACH (International Technology and Engineering Educators Association) team received their poster award after being named finalists in the competition.

Photo courtesy of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

This is the highest award the district has ever won in this national competition.

They were challenged to create an adaptive and assistive device. They created a Thermal Kinetic Therapeutic Glove to help individuals with Raynaud’s Disease. The team won a STEM Grant, a gift card and STEM supplies. View their video here; https://youtu. be/S9rS36Us9aA

The REACH Challenge is an impactful Adaptive and Assistive Technology design thinking project for middle school, high school and college STEM programs. Teachers are provided a toolkit of curriculum and resources to lead their students to create a viable adaptive or assistive technological solution to help someone in their community. Projects can then be submitted to ITEEA for an opportunity to earn awards and funding for their STEM program.