When Owen Montgomery first stepped into Woodbridge High School’s Makerspace, he was still figuring out where his passions could take him. Known for his natural curiosity and ease making friends, Montgomery was searching for a way to channel his interest in technology into something more. According to his teacher, Daniel Pilchman, who teaches science and design model making at the Makerspace program, the hands-on environment gave Montgomery the perfect playground for discovery.
“One of my earliest memories of Owen is when he dismantled a 3D printer,” Pilchman says. “He had no clue how to put it back together, but his unapologetic curiosity is what set him apart. The Makerspace is a place where it’s safe to try something that’s just a little out of reach – and that’s where Owen flourished.”
Montgomery’s interest in artificial intelligence was a turning point….
