Ameera '32, Anisha '32 receive honorable mention at Toshiba Exploravision
Two first grade Tigers proposed a futuristic mask for the annual STEM competition.
By Jagdish Nachnani, Parent of Anisha Nachnani '32
Ameera Amro '32 and Anisha Nachnani '32 received honorable mention in Toshiba's Exploravision contest, making them Tennessee's only winning submission in the Grades K-3 category.
Exploravision is a STEM learning project in which participants are challenged to envision and communicate new technology 10 or more years in the future through collaborative brainstorming and research of current science and technology.
For their project, Ameera and Anisha envisioned the SmartMask. The duo researched current mask technology — N-95 masks, gas masks, etc. — and proposed a futuristic mask with the capability to detect any infection that the wearer might have and any chemicals in the air. Their Exploravision proposal detailed the history of masks used for medical purposes and noted the technological breakthroughs that would be required to create the SmartMask, also.
Ameera and Anisha are in First Grade Teacher Debbie Roth's class, and she presented them with their honorable mention certificates.
"They were so excited to explain their project to the class," Roth shared. "The best part was seeing the response of their classmates; it was wonderful to see so many of them express interest in participating in the future."
View Ameera's and Anisha's proposal here and visit the Exploravision website to learn more.
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Ameera Amro '32 and Anisha Nachnani '32 received honorable mention in Toshiba's Exploravision contest, making them Tennessee's only winning submission in the Grades K-3 category.
Exploravision is a STEM learning project in which participants are challenged to envision and communicate new technology 10 or more years in the future through collaborative brainstorming and research of current science and technology.
For their project, Ameera and Anisha envisioned the SmartMask. The duo researched current mask technology — N-95 masks, gas masks, etc. — and proposed a futuristic mask with the capability to detect any infection that the wearer might have and any chemicals in the air. Their Exploravision proposal detailed the history of masks used for medical purposes and noted the technological breakthroughs that would be required to create the SmartMask, also.
Ameera and Anisha are in First Grade Teacher Debbie Roth's class, and she presented them with their honorable mention certificates.
"They were so excited to explain their project to the class," Roth shared. "The best part was seeing the response of their classmates; it was wonderful to see so many of them express interest in participating in the future."
View Ameera's and Anisha's proposal here and visit the Exploravision website to learn more.
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