Myke True, a standout freshman at the Pryor Innovation Center, made a significant mark at the recent Tulsa Engineering Challenge (TECh), walking away with a $175.00 prize for her impressive performance in three separate engineering challenges. The event, held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the TCC Aviation Center, saw her excel in a variety of design and build competitions.
Myka’s achievements included:
First Place in the Rubber Band Powered Vehicle challenge, where she designed and constructed a vehicle that successfully carried three baseballs the farthest using only rubber band power.
Third Place in the Ping Pong Ball Launcher competition, demonstrating her ingenuity in building a mousetrap-powered device that launched a high number of ping pong balls into a target.
Third Place in the Extreme Engineering Challenge, where she showcased her quick-thinking and construction skills by designing and building an object on-site using provided materials.
David Isenbart, Myka’s instructor at the Pryor Innovation Center, praised her dedication and talent. "Myka is a natural problem-solver with a keen eye for design," Isenbart commented. "Her success in not just one, but three very different challenges at TECh speaks volumes about her potential in the field of engineering. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments."
The Tulsa Engineering Challenge (TECh) is an annual event dedicated to fostering interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) among students in 4th through 12th grades. This year’s theme, "Design Your Future," provided a hands-on platform for students from public, private, and homeschools to engage in engineering design-based competitions and exhibits.