14 Dec 2020 District partners with Innovation Hub

The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, Winrock International and Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) are partnering to challenge students to be innovators. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on education, this event serves to challenge students across the state in the field of science and technology in a new, innovative way.

The Innovation Invention Challenge will encourage students of all ages to apply knowledge they have, to learn new skills and to work with Arkansans who are employed in science-based fields.

“We are proud to be part of this event and make something like this available to all the schools in PCSSD,” said district instructional strategist Laura Strickland. “The Innovation Invention Challenge inspires students to think outside the box to find solutions to problems using technology. The mentorship and networking opportunities available through this challenge are unique and will aid students from across the state.”

Student innovators will learn through consultations and workshops in topics such as, CAD design, vector design, branding design, and more. The student will then incorporate those skills into their project and present their project for a panel.The Innovation Invention Challenge is expected to officially launch this month in PCSSD and be completed by Feb. 17, 2021.