MMA Physics students competed in the Philadelphia Sea Perch Challenge held at Temple University. In this competition, sponsored by the U.S. Navy, students design and build an underwater remotely operated vehicle that can navigate an obstacle course and execute an underwater recovery mission. The underwater events are quite challenging, and our team encountered many unanticipated problems. They took every opportunity to make adjustments and repairs to their vehicle in order to keep it in competition. In so doing, they demonstrated a solid working knowledge of the engineering principles involved as well as focus and determination. In recognition of their grit, our students received the Against All Odds Award, which "goes to the team that does not give up and shows the determination to overcome every obstacle that presents itself." Congratulations to the the members (all seniors) of MMA's Team AguaTech:Jenna Bertin, Katie Kubasko, Caitlin Kwapinski, Meredith Mackenzie, Nina Malitas, Erin Mullen, and Nora Pergolini.
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