Gary Allen Montelongo, a 14-year-old innovator, won a $10,000 award by integrating coding and mechanical engineering in his project on railroad suspension design.
Maya Ajmera highlighted the importance of Montelongo's interdisciplinary approach, stating, 'He integrated mechanical engineering and learned how to use machines and specialized tools, as well as being a coder.'
The project resonates significantly with recent train derailment statistics, as Montelongo noted the inspiration came partly from a catastrophic derailment in Ohio that occurred during his internship.
Over 1,300 train derailments were reported in the US last year, emphasizing the need for research into improving infrastructure safety and reducing hazardous spills.
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