Science Metropolis in Union Station is about to have a grand opening for its newest exhibit, which was designed by college students. The Raytown Problem Gifted Program, consisting of over 40 college students, gained the grand prize within the Burns & McDonnell Battle of the Brains competitors in March 2022. Their proposal for a robotics-themed exhibit earned them $50,000 in grant cash and the prospect to collaborate with STEM professionals at Burns & McDonnell to carry their concept to life as a $1 million exhibit at Science Metropolis.

The scholars, thrilled with their success, had the chance to fulfill with the builders and talk about their plans for the exhibit. In addition they engaged in numerous actions and supplied suggestions on what they needed to see and any enhancements that could possibly be made. The exhibit, named “Riveting Robots,” could have the scholars’ faculty identify on it, a supply of delight for them.

Science Metropolis employees shared that the Riveting Robotics area can be a novel addition to Kansas Metropolis. The exhibit consists of eight items, together with Robothespian, Gripper Show, Mission: Code, I-Sight, Race a Robotic, Co-Operation, Construct a Bot, and Lace ‘Em Up. Greater than half of the 92,000 sq. foot area at Science Metropolis was created by means of the Battle of the Brains competitors, which has seen over 6,400 scholar members since its inception in 2011.

The grand opening of the exhibit marks an thrilling milestone for Science Metropolis and the proficient college students who contributed their concepts and efforts to make it a actuality.