Local Students Showcase 3D Designs at Gutter Car Derby
Creative students and 3D printing came together at a unique car race in Traverse City. The Third Annual Newton’s Road Gutter Car Derby featured 3D printed cars designed by local students. The event gets its name from the plastic gutters that are used as the race track. The event gave students from throughout Northwest Lower Michigan the opportunity to race their cars against their peers and showcase their design process and troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to volunteer judges. Each of the cars had to be 100 percent student designed. Prizes were awarded for best design, fastest car, and longest distance.
Newton's Road is a program of Networks Northwest, operating in partnership with area businesses and schools, dedicated to promoting STEM education for K-12 students in Northwest Lower Michigan.
The Networks Northwest team did a great job to help the City of Charlevoix and Charlevoix Township collaborate in addressing housing challenges in our community. They facilitated dialogue with Planning Commissioners, community stakeholders, and municipal officials to develop a plan for cohesive zoning in areas of growth for our two governments. Further, they were able to pinpoint the challenges in each unit and propose changes that would be beneficial all around. Together, we believe we'll be better prepared for housing developments and job growth in our region. We look forward to working with them on future projects!
- Mark Haydlauff, City Manager, Charlevoix