A student from Missouri S&T was recognized on the world stage last month as a top young inventor at the 34th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) for his “PlantBot” invention.
“I can’t even describe the feelings I had when I was announced as the best young inventor,” says Waleed Addas, a first-year aerospace engineering student. “I am so grateful for the support I received from the university, as well as from my home country of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission. So many individuals cheered for my success and helped me with the tools and resources I needed for this competition.”

Addas received awards for being the best inventor and…