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Waukesha’s Catholic Memorial High School PLTW Students Design a Steering Wheel that Prevent Texting and Driving, and a Summertime Sled

Michael Reader

On April 30, 2014, students from Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha, Wisconsin showcased several engineering design and development projects which were completed as a result of their involvement with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program.

Among the projects showcased, was a steering wheel that requires both hands to stay on at all times, so as to prevent texting while driving. Another project featured a sled that was adapted for summertime enjoyment. Barry Butters, Director of Education and Training at Precision Plus, had been invited to attend the exhibit by the Waukesha Business Alliance Education Committee, and he was thoroughly impressed with the design and products featured by the students.

In partnership with schools, Project Lead The Way promotes “pre-engineering courses for middle and high school students.” According to PLTW, there are currently 1.3 million engineering-related jobs that go unfulfilled due to the lack of qualified individuals. Courses from PLTW integrate STEM education—science, technology, education and math.

We congratulate the Catholic Memorial H.S. students whose ideas and designs are sure to rock several industries.

Celebrating STEM Education Week with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Wisconsin at the Capitol Rotunda

Michael Reader

Precision Plus was thrilled to be a part of STEM Education Week, proclaimed by Wisconsin’s Gov. Scott Walker, and celebrated throughout Wisconsin from March 10 until March 15, 2014.  This image is from an exhibit at Wisconsin’s Capitol’s Rotunda on March 14, 2014.

Photo courtesy of Elkhorn Area High School.

Over 50 middle schools and high schools were represented at this exhibit, where student showcased real-world solutions to problems that were achieved as a result of their involvement with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Wisconsin’s initiative, whose vision is “to ignite the spark of American ingenuity, creativity and imagination within all our students.”

Precision Plus’ Brad Pearson, Intern and
Barry Butters, Director of Education & Training

Indeed a great day for Wisconsin’s future leaders!