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Students Tackle Digital Wellness at Campus Debate
Innovation4d ago

Students Tackle Digital Wellness at Campus Debate

Medical and engineering students at Huddle on Campus led a two-hour discussion on how to use technology mindfully instead of letting it control them. The conversation shifted from doom to solutions, offering real strategies for healthier screen habits.

The Hindu3 min read
Virginia Tech Awards $68K in Safety Research Scholarships
InnovationMay 12

Virginia Tech Awards $68K in Safety Research Scholarships

Six engineering students are advancing life-saving crash safety research thanks to scholarships honoring a beloved professor's legacy. Since 2023, Virginia Tech has awarded 23 students nearly $68,000 to study everything from helmet safety to automated vehicles.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
UND Students Turn Cooking Oil Into Soap, Pain Into Data
InnovationMay 7

UND Students Turn Cooking Oil Into Soap, Pain Into Data

Engineering students at the University of North Dakota are transforming waste into products and building AI to measure pain objectively. Their annual showcase proves hands-on learning delivers real-world solutions.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
Students Bring 250-Year-Old Mechanical Volcano to Life
InnovationMay 3

Students Bring 250-Year-Old Mechanical Volcano to Life

A volcanic artwork first imagined in 1775 just erupted for the first time, thanks to two engineering students who turned an 18th-century dream into glowing reality. The mechanical Mount Vesuvius combines historical design with modern LED technology to recreate the drama of Italy's most famous volcano.

Science Daily2 min read
Sydney Students Hit 10,200 Feet With Homemade Rocket
InnovationMay 2

Sydney Students Hit 10,200 Feet With Homemade Rocket

University of Sydney engineering students built a rocket from scratch and launched it over 10,000 feet into the outback sky. The team will now compete against universities from four countries in an international competition.

Google: SpaceX launch success3 min read
Clemson Honors 12 Engineering Students for Excellence
Community HeroesApr 28

Clemson Honors 12 Engineering Students for Excellence

Twelve engineering students at Clemson University received top honors for their leadership, research, and service to others. The awards celebrate the college's brightest minds who are ready to shape the future.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Indian Engineers Make Robotics Education Affordable
VideosApr 24

Indian Engineers Make Robotics Education Affordable

College students who set out to build industrial robots discovered a bigger problem worth solving. Now their company Ecruxbot is making robotics and AI education accessible to students across India.

The Better India2 min read
IIT Indore Students Build Solutions From Day One
SolutionsApr 15

IIT Indore Students Build Solutions From Day One

At IIT Indore, first-year engineering students skip traditional theory-first learning and jump straight into building real-world prototypes in MakerSpace labs. The approach is turning classrooms into innovation hubs where 18-year-olds solve actual problems with 3D printers, drones, and circuit boards.

The Better India2 min read
Indian Students Build Smart Mat to Revolutionize Kabaddi
InnovationApr 2

Indian Students Build Smart Mat to Revolutionize Kabaddi

Engineering students in Karnataka have created an intelligent mat that detects player contact in kabaddi matches in real time. The innovation could transform how India's traditional sport is refereed at every level.

The Hindu2 min read
Ghana Students Build Electric Car That Charges While Driving
Community HeroesApr 1

Ghana Students Build Electric Car That Charges While Driving

Three engineering students in Ghana just solved one of electric vehicles' biggest problems by building a car that recharges itself as it moves. The five-seater can travel from city to city without ever plugging in.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
3 College Friends Turn Trip Planning Into $900K Travel Brand
InnovationMar 29

3 College Friends Turn Trip Planning Into $900K Travel Brand

Three engineering students who organized weekend adventures for classmates turned their passion into Tentgram, an experiential travel company now earning $900,000 annually. Their journey proves that college side hustles can become thriving businesses when built on genuine passion.

The Better India2 min read
South Africa Launches $500 Fund for Engineering Students
InnovationMar 24

South Africa Launches $500 Fund for Engineering Students

RS South Africa just opened a new fund giving engineering students up to $500 in tools and products to build their wildest ideas. The Student Project Fund turns classroom theory into real inventions, from GPS-free drones to next-gen internet systems.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Students Build All-Terrain Wheelchair for Paralyzed Friend
VideosMar 19

Students Build All-Terrain Wheelchair for Paralyzed Friend

After a motorcycle accident left Vhan McGuire paralyzed, three engineering students built him a custom all-terrain wheelchair called "The Chariot." Now he's back hiking and camping in the outdoors he loves.

Sunny Skyz2 min read
Lagos Students Tour 97-Hectare Smart City Construction Site
InnovationMar 18

Lagos Students Tour 97-Hectare Smart City Construction Site

Civil engineering students from Yaba College of Technology got their first real-world glimpse of Lagos's future when they toured a cutting-edge smart city project. The visit bridged the gap between classroom theory and the practical engineering shaping Nigeria's urban landscape.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Ghana MP Backs Women in Engineering at UG Event
Acts of KindnessMar 8

Ghana MP Backs Women in Engineering at UG Event

A Ghanaian lawmaker pledged support for female engineering students during an International Women's Day event that's helping close the gender gap in a male-dominated field. The initiative brought together students and industry leaders to build career pathways for the next generation of women engineers.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Students Build Electric Car You Can Fix Yourself
InnovationMar 5

Students Build Electric Car You Can Fix Yourself

Engineering students in the Netherlands created an electric vehicle designed for regular people to repair at home, with swappable battery modules you can lift yourself. The prototype challenges an industry trend toward cars that only dealerships can fix.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read