The SAFR Challenge
A Physics Innovation Competition at Grove City College
Sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation at Grove City College in conjunction with Dr. Glenn Marsch, Professor of Physics, Grove City College, The SAFR Challenge is an innovation competition that tasks students with developing and creating stylish but functional concussion-prevention headgear for wheeled recreation.
Students in Drs. Brower, Clem, and Scheie’s SCIC 201: Fundamentals of the Universe workshop spend time planning, developing, and testing their headgear, in an effort to create the best concussion-preventing headgear based on a combination of factors: comfort, appearance, cost, and force reduction. The top teams from the class will advance to the finals!
Student competing in the SAFR Challenge should review and understand the E+I Media Policy regarding any contact with outside media outlets.
SAFR Challenge Finals
Thursday, October 29, 2026
7:00 PM
Sticht Lecture Hall
2026 SAFR Challenge Winners:
1st Place: The Viking Shiesty ($100 per team member)–Abigail Davis, Colin Marinpetro, Grace Serritella
2nd Place: Brain Bucket ($75 per team member)–Rachel Lewis, Elizabeth Jenkins, Sarah Klein, Elika Weaver
3rd Place: Dude-Helmet ($50 per team member)–Daniel Owen, Michael Svendsen, Jessica Grieb
Fan Favorite: DAK Hat ($100 total prize)–Marcus McConnell, Jackson Bernstein, Ciara Katzin, Maggie Mutchler
