Ziah Oyler, a 10-year-old from West Grove, Pennsylvania, spends time with the Penn State Brandywine softball team and coaches after signing her letter of intent to join the team. She was recruited through Team IMPACT, which connects children facing chronic illnesses with college athletic teams.
Fourth-grader Ziah Oyler signs her letter of intent to join the Penn State Brandywine softball team alongside her mother, Beth Oyler; Brandywine senior and team co-captain Julie Foeldes; and head coach Mark Caserta.
The team created the telescope using the campus' 3-D printers. Pictured is Penn State Brandywine engineering major Sarah Kizun removing a part from the printer for assembly.
When Penn State Brandywine obtained its first 3-D printer several years ago, Associate Professor of Engineering Asad Azemi knew it would spark big ideas in the science and engineering departments on campus.
Engineering student Michael Vita of Nearsighted Solutions conducting a demonstration for a panel of judges comprised of engineering industry professionals.
