The Shark Tank engineering event, provided Hilliard Davidson senior engineering students with a platform to present their capstone projects to industry professionals, engineers, consumers, and business leaders. Held at Hilliard Davidson High School, the event simulated a real-world boardroom experience, allowing students to showcase their problem-solving skills and innovative solutions. Industry experts offered valuable feedback, helping students refine their projects and gain insights into practical applications. The event emphasized professional growth, fostering skills like public speaking, teamwork, and critical thinking.
Each senior engineering team spent months developing their capstone project, addressing real-world challenges through innovative solutions. Some projects tackled innovations to current products, others were completely new ideas. These projects showcased not only technical skill but also a deep sense of social responsibility. One of the most significant takeaways from this event was the professional growth of the students involved. By presenting in a boardroom-style setting, they honed essential skills such as; public speaking and professional communication, problem solving and critical thinking. The student-led engineering event was a resounding success, demonstrating the power of collaboration between students and industry leaders. It provided a platform for young engineers to showcase their creativity, receive valuable feedback, and build professional relationships. Looking ahead, we hope to take the feedback given to better our products and create prototypes to show at our district end of year poster show on Friday May 2nd at Hilliard Davidson High School.
