Questworks Projects

QuestWorks is an innovative program for older students, modeled after the Skunk Works research and development labs at Lockheed Martin Company. In keeping with the Columbus Academy Strategic Vision 2017, the program encourages creativity and a sense of exploration in Upper School students. QuestWorks provides grant money to students so that they can create, build or explore an area of personal interest that isn't tied to a specific timeline or grade.

By not grading the work, students rely on intrinsic motivation that carries them through what might be several rounds of risk-taking, building, failing and regrouping. Students often work on their projects in high traffic areas allowing other students an opportunity to give input into their work.

Past projects have included an electronic skateboard , fully operational drones, aquaponics systems, an underwater drone, VR computer and Arduino controlled interactive LED stairway.