2022 Kickbox Projects
Elon students are researching, prototyping, building, and revising their Elon Kickbox project this Spring. Below is a summary of each idea. Learn more about Elon Kickbox here.
Smart Coffee Table
Wyatt Allen
Major: Engineering
Sponsor: Scott Wolter, Associate Professor of Engineering
Wyatt explored a custom-wired coffee table with integrated speakers and a wireless charger to apply the skills he learned in his Circuit Analysis class.
Sustainable Hair Care
Winnie Carlton
Major: Biology
Sponsor: Kelly Harer, Assistant Director of Sustainability for Education and Outreach
Winnie explored making shampoo and conditioner bars that are sustainable alternatives to buying soap in big plastic jugs.
Dorm-style Composter
Lauren Hill
Major: Engineering
Sponsors: Sirena Hargrove-Leak, Associate Professor of Engineering and Bethany Brinkman, Associate Professor of Engineering
Lauren explored a way for individuals to compost their food waste to keep it out of the landfill where it can produce methane, a harmful greenhouse gas.
Asian Pacific Islander (API) Flag Board
Tiffany Huang
Major: Communication Design
Sponsor: Kiah Glenn, Assistant Director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity, & Diversity Education
Tiffany built an interactive board in the new AAPI room to help students who identify with that part of their identity to meet each other.
Cat Treadmill
Hannah Roaten
Major: Dance Science
Sponsor: J.P. Mullican, Technical Director and Instructor in the Department of Performing Arts
Hannah is developed new skills to build a treadmill for her cat.
8-Bit Breadboard Computer
Ben Trainum
Major: Engineering
Sponsor: Joel Hollingsworth, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
Ben took what he learned in his Computer Architecture class and made a basic computer from very simple components to help demystify how a computer works.
Apocalypse Gear
Kyra Wells
Major: Environmental Studies
Sponsor: Ryan Rasmussen, Assistant Professor of Art
Kyra took an idea that started in her 3D design class and developed a utility outfit for outdoor enthusiasts.
Programmable Robotic Cat
Anna Altmann
Major: Chemistry and Computer Science
Sponsor: Joel Hollingsworth, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
Anna built a robotic cat to practice her coding skills and spread STEM education to kids.
Keyboard to Control Lighting
Alexandra Nemfakos
Major: Theatrical Design and Technology and Anthropology
Sponsor: Greg Thorn, Technical Director, Cultural and Special Programs
Alexandra explored a custom keyboard that will allow her to program and control professional lighting setups for campus events.
Cup Adapter
Rane Parr, Mary Hermes, and Sidney Lowe
Sponsor: Sirena Hargrove-Leak, Associate Professor of Engineering
Rane and the team continued the work they started in an engineering class to build a device for a child in the community that has limited mobility.
Injection Molder for 3D Printer Scraps
Haydn Stucker
Major: Engineering and Computer Science
Sponsor: Scott Wolter, Associate Professor of Engineering
Haydn explored injection molding as a way to re-purpose 3D print scraps in the Maker Hub.
Travel Time Board Game
Maia Tice
Major: Mathematics with Teaching Licensure
Sponsor: Sponsor: Joel Hollingsworth, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
Maia explored a travel board game that involves problem-solving and math skills.
