Science Metropolis in Union Station is ready 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, received 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 possibility to collaborate with STEM professionals at Burns & McDonnell to convey their thought 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. Additionally they engaged in numerous actions and supplied suggestions on what they needed to see and any enhancements that may very well be made. The exhibit, named “Riveting Robots,” may have the scholars’ college identify on it, a supply of delight for them.

Science Metropolis employees shared that the Riveting Robotics area shall 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 pupil individuals 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.