The Abraham and Sara Silber Mechina Division at Yeshiva of South Shore recently hosted its annual Invention Convention, where 8th-grade students proudly presented a wide range of innovative projects centered around the theme of bioengineering. The event highlighted the creativity, problem-solving skills, and scientific curiosity of the students, who spent weeks developing inventions designed to improve everyday life and enhance human health and safety.
The judges were extremely impressed by the students’ ingenuity, presentation skills, and ability to combine scientific concepts with practical real-world applications.
Among the many impressive projects were practical survival packs designed for emergency preparedness, self-defogging mirrors intended to improve visibility and convenience, A wearable glove with built in LED turn signals, steering wheels capable of monitoring vital signs and other important medical metrics while driving, and innovative electric bike kickstands engineered for greater ease and stability. Additional projects demonstrated the students’ creativity in addressing challenges related to mobility, safety, wellness, and daily living.
The convention served as an inspiring showcase of the students’ talents and reflected the Mechina Division’s commitment to fostering STEM education, innovation, and hands-on learning in a dynamic and engaging environment.
Congratulations to the winners:
First Place:
Versapants: Yisrael Dworetsky, Yakov Yisrael Fridman , Aharon Steiner
Rideright: Rafi Fafska, Elisha Schmell, Menachem Simon
Second Place:
The Creamy Steamy (Self-Defog mirror): Tani Miller
Signalsafe Gloves: Asher Fine
Third Place:
Medicar: Moshe Justic, Joshua Mashiach, Chaim Schaulewicz
Honorable Mention:
EasyOff: Effy Burg, Azariah Isaacson, Amram Rafailov, Adam Zavurov
Light Sight: Abie Lieberman, Moshe Shuman
Electric KickStand: Aryeh Burger, Simchi Greer, Azriel Lazar
Sipfinity: Yaakov Davis, Shaya Josef, Rafi Rose, Isaac Pinchasov
The Cool Cap: Ezra Romer, Asher Romer, Yitzy Bornstein, Dovi Baron