Kia Huggan ’20 (ENG) prepares the Maker Space for students to use Arduinos (open-source electronics platforms), 3D printers, and other shop tools to craft their ideas. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

A group of students gather to hear introductory speeches by mentors and sponsors. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Michael Taylor ‘21 (ENG) and Brandon Mino ‘21 (ENG) pose for the camera as they await the beginning of the Idea Jam. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Mentor Caroline Dealy, left, a researcher at UConn Health, speaks with Mary Gawlicki. The Gawlicki Foundation is the primary sponsor of the event. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Ideas begin to flow as students discuss among themselves different problems in the healthcare field. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Vishal Cherian ’19 (ENG) writes some of his ideas on pieces of paper posted along the wall. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

All participants were fed at multiple points throughout the night and into the day. This is the first dinner that was served. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Zach Sola ’19 (ENG) and Ray Li ’19 (ENG), show off their ‘Hydr8’ – a ring designed to monitor water consumption and encourage people to drink enough water daily. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Jake Winter ’22 (ENG) demonstrates his prosthetic hand designed to aid those with arthritis. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Norlinda Stewart ’22 (ENG) demonstrates her team’s idea of using Microsoft HoloLens technology to give nurses quick access to patient information. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Kiera Burns ’21 (ENG), Christina Bibinski ’22 (CLAS), Olivia Tirelli ’22 (CLAS) and Megan Walsh ’21 (ENG) show off their GDD x19, a device used to quickly analyze blood samples and show blood sugar levels and insulin levels to aid in overdose identification. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

First-place winners M.O.C.K. Inc. – Kiera Burns ‘21 (ENG), Christina Bibinski ’22 (CLAS), Olivia Tirelli ’22 (CLAS), and Megan Walsh ’21 (ENG) – receive their $2,400 check from Ted Gawlicki. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)