Middle Schoolers Design A Prosthetic For Paralyzed Dog
Seventh-grade students at Valley Catholic Middle School in Beaverton, Oregon, designed and built a prototype prosthetic for Ember, a 16-week old labradoodle with paralyzed back legs due to a spinal injury. The project, part of the school’s STEM program, challenged students to apply their knowledge to a real-world scenario. Using recycled materials, the students created various designs that were tested on a stuffed animal.
The school is considering 3D printing the most successful designs to assist Ember in walking.