Did you know that many superheroes derive their powers from science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)?
Here are just a few examples:
- Tony Stark's Iron Man suit is completely technology-based.
- The Flash is able to exploit the principles of sub-atomic physics to vibrate through "solid" objects.
- Spider-Man uses biology & zoology to show us how a spider's physiology translates into a human being.
Check out this fun "Superhero Periodic Table of the Elements" on the University of Kentucky's website.
"Science & Superheroes Contest"
As part of the 2012 North Carolina Science Festival, Spandex City Comics and Discovery Place teamed up to bring you the "Science & Superheroes" contest, where students in grades K-8 in the Charlotte area explored various scientific principles to create their own superheroes with STEM-related powers to solve real-world problems!
The winners were honored at a special "Science & Superheroes" presentation by Spandex City at Discovery Place on April 21, 2012.
Honorable Mention - Art: "Solar Man" by Coby Murphy, Mountain Island Elementary
Honorable Mention - Science: "Contripelisto Man" by Christopher Rogich, Trinity Episcopal School
1st Prize, Grades K-2: "Density Boy" by Sanjit Pilli, Baringer Academic Center
1st Prize, Grades 3-5: "O.L. Star" by Grace Hover, Trinity Episcopal School
1st Prize, Grades 6-8: "Dr. Revivina" by Kimsean Tieu, Piedmont IB Middle School
Grand Prize Winner: "Captain Chemo" by Ella Icard, Randolph Middle School
The winning submissions will be on display at Spandex City Comics on Saturday, May 5th (FREE Comic Book Day).
