Medford Engineering Company Partners With McGlynn

MEDFORD, MA – Local engineering and technology company MIDE has partnered with McGlynn Middle School to build on students' understanding of engineering. Dr. Marthinus van Schoor, a Ph.D. graduate of MIT, founded MIDE and proposed the partnership to show students the field's real-world application.

The collaboration kicked off at an assembly last Thursday and featured activities with four classes of students on Jan. 25. Additional sessions are planned for February and March.

"Even if we inspire only one student, that is rewarding enough," Dr. Jeff Court, senior mechanical engineer and director of innovation of MIDE, said in a statement. Court has been spearheading the partnership, which includes 14 MIDE volunteers.

MIDE began last week's assembly by explaining the different types of engineers and some of the projects the firm has developed.

(L-R): Jody Liu, Assistant Principal, McGlynn Middle School, Luke Saindon, MIDE Mechnical Engineer; Camden Houghton, MIDE Mechnical Engineer; Michael Ostromecky, MIDE Mechnical Engineer; Jeff Court, MIDE Director of Innovation; Peter Scheidler, MIDE Electrical Engineer; David Manion, MIDE Director of Marketing; Marjorie Martignetti, MIDE Corporate Secretary; and Nicole Martignetti, MIDE Marketing Specialist.

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