Drawing upon inspiration by one of our School's beloved nurses, a Pine Crest second grade student imagined and designed a prototype to assist stroke patients suffering from upper extremity weakness. The end result: a system to help patients tie their long hair into a ponytail. The student was guided along the way by Pine Crest teachers and innovation specialists, using the tools available in the Zimmerman Family iLab.

An average day in the iLab consists of the Design Thinking Process, CAD Design, laser cutting, 3D printing, cardboard creations, and a lot of tacky glue!

Student-driven project-based learning in core curriculum class lessons sparks creativity, innovation, and collaboration in The Pine Crest Lab Classroom.