UAS Atoms Earn 3rd Place at CNY Catapult Challenge

Saturday, October 18th, 2025: Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High School earned third place in both the Senior and Junior divisions at the Museum of Science & Technology's CNY Catapult Challenge!

The CNY Catapult Challenge is an exciting STEM competition where students design, build, and test catapults, applying principles of physics, engineering, and teamwork to solve real-world challenges. These hands-on experiences allow students to think critically, innovate, and collaborate in a fun, competitive environment.

Congratulations to our talented teams:
Senior Team: Ku Ku, Ker, Asaiah, and Jaxen
Junior Team: Saban and Adem

STEM competitions like this are essential for fostering problem-solving skills, creativity, and resilience in our students, while inspiring a lifelong passion for science, technology, engineering, and math. We are incredibly proud of our Atoms’ hard work, teamwork, and ingenuity!