My mission project aims to design and build a hands-on learning tool to help middle school students overcome common difficulties in visualizing physics concepts and to transform their perspective on science. The goal is to provide an interactive resource that aligns with the current FDR curriculum, enabling students to actively experiment with and observe these principles, rather than solely solving equations and relying on digital simulations. 

My passion is physics, and I hope to further study at university and pursue a career in the field. Through this project, I want to share my passion by creating a tool that makes science more accessible and engaging for younger students. By designing a resource that helps middle schoolers to abstract physics concepts to real-life, I provide a sustainable solution that supports learning and curiosity. Furthermore, the product incorporates Arduino sensors and machines to have enhanced hands-on features. Thus, while developing and building my product, I learn coding and robotics (especially Arduino). This project fulfills FDR's missions by creating a socially responsible solution with integrity and pursuing my passion. 

I believe my project, which creates a physics tool for middle school students, aligns with FDR's mission of passion for learning, integrity, and socially responsible solutions. As a student passionate about science and teaching, I set out to solve a real problem: the challenge that many middle school students face when trying to understand complex concepts without visual tools. 

My journey with this project was defined first by my passion for learning. To build something meaningful, I have to constantly challenge myself and immerse myself in new technologies. Throughout the project, I learned Arduino circuits, programming, 3D printing, and laser cutting. Each new technology and the experiences while learning them remind me that learning is most powerful when combined with passion and the right purpose.

This project is also a socially responsible solution. The impact of visualization in science education is significant and essential. My physics tool addresses the existing gap in middle school by providing a sustainable and low cost resource. By creating an interactive material for students to experiment with, students can build greater interest in science and make physics tangible. Therefore, my project aligns with the middle school science curriculum, FDR's mission, and a broader responsibility to ensure that quality science education reaches students.

Finally, the project is done with integrity. Every step of the project, including the research and four benchmarks, has all been carried out transparently, because I have documented what worked, what failed, and what I learned from each. Costs have been kept transparent to ensure the solution remains sustainbable and reproducible in the future.