STEM students from two Baltimore high schools worked to make 3-D printed parts into functioning prosthetic hands for children around the world.
These students are literally lending a helping hand to those in need.
“Being able to do hands on work really motivates me because if you’re helping one person you can help many people,” said Matthew Clough, a senior at National Academy.
Students from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and National Academy Foundation high schools went to Northrop Grumman’s BWI campus to build prosthetic hands with parts designed from 3-D printed material.
“It gives our employees a chance to do something with the students and we are really excited about just demonstrating manufacturing as a career for these students,” said Ingrid Vaughan, vice president of manufacturing for Northrop Grumman.
This demonstration not only benefits the students, but the children in need they are hoping to help in the process. The process for the prosthetic hands came from a group called Enabling the Future.
“They will actually transform someone’s life and what they’ll find is by doing that they’re transforming their own life,” said Maria Esquela, director of programs with Enabling the Future.
While it may seem complex, those involved try to make the process look easy.
“It’s not complicated for me,” joked Dae’shon Bruce, a junior at National Academy.