A Boost Against Arthritis
By Patty House, OSU Extension Educator The Problem Brian and his dad Bob suffer from arthritis. They spend hours daily behind the wheel of a tractor and truck. Their doctor suggested they purchase a new tractor seat to improve posture…
OHIO STEM PATHWAYS: CONNECTING INNOVATIVE DESIGN TO REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS
The world’s population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050 and that’s 2 billion more people than we currently have to feed. Reducing harvest loss is one way to address the problem. Harvesters will need to operate efficiently at…
Corny Polymer Balls STEM Challenge
By: Patty House, OSU Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development The Problem The 4-Clovers Toy Company is looking to change the formula they use to make a popular bouncing ball. Market studies show that consumers want to purchase disposable bio-friendly toys….