Obama, Marshmallow Cannon Creator Joey Hudy Pose For Science Fair Pictures (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

President Barack Obama may have just had his favorite day as leader of the free world.

At a White House science fair on Tuesday, during which Obama announced a plan to request funding for a new Education Department competition to support math and science teacher preparation programs, Obama perused projects designed by more than 100 students from across the country.

With his science geek on full display, Obama also gleefully partook in a demonstration of the "Extreme Marshmallow Cannon," blasting pillowy bits of sugar at the drapes of the State Dining Room. It's safe to say the president was impressed by the contraption, built by 14-year-old Joey Hudy from Phoenix, Ariz.

Video of the launch below:

The White House pool report has more on Hudy and his creations:

Student "Making" and Starting Small Business to Sell his Invention. Fourteen year old Joey Hudy from Phoenix, Arizona is already a Maker Faire veteran. He invented an Extreme Marshmallow Cannon and an LED Cube Microcontroller Shield, which he has exhibited at Maker Faires in New York, San Francisco, and Detroit. He received 2 Editors Choice Awards from Maker Faire, and has started a small business selling the microcontroller (Arduino) shield kits on several websites. As the World's Largest Do-It-Yourself Festival, Maker Faire is the premier event for grassroots American innovation.

During his address, Obama also made "a special plea" to the media, encouraging them to dedicate coverage to the issues that were raised at the event.

"Pay attention to this. This is important," Obama said during remarks in the East Room. "This doesn't just belong on the back pages of a newspaper. We've got to lift this up and emphasize how important this is and recognize these incredible young people. This is what inspires me and gets me up every day."

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Comments

[deckercat]

12:01 AM on 02/27/2012

will the arms race never end?

[njgurl816]

07:25 PM on 02/09/2012

Say what you must but the Republican outlook is not too good. You have a crook Rom, a con artist Newt, a religious freak santor. As for the only somewhat normal one...no one is voting for him. What a joke!

[wiseuppeople]

06:51 PM on 02/09/2012

My favorite day of his being what ever, will be the day he has to leave office. Hope it's soon !

[bellaratta]

05:49 PM on 02/09/2012

It is good to see him taking some time to support the youth of our great nation.

[Troy Hunter]

03:48 PM on 02/09/2012

Bad move big O. Now the GOP will say you're not just soft on defense, you're also gooey.

[djrowan]

01:27 PM on 02/09/2012

My favorite day of Obama's presidency is the day he leaves office.

[wiseuppeople]

06:52 PM on 02/09/2012

I said almost the exact same thing ! Yeah Bro !

[Adam K Bice]

08:52 PM on 02/09/2012

Gonna suck waiting another four years, man.

[djrowan]

11:21 PM on 02/09/2012

I'm rich so it won't bother me much. I'm betting you barely get by.

[madcityy]

12:23 PM on 02/09/2012

THIS WILL GET VOTES,VERY SMART

[wiseuppeople]

06:53 PM on 02/09/2012

Not mine !

[lcpnr]

09:32 PM on 02/08/2012

At least if he appoints this kid defense czar we''ll have somebody with a clue in the administration

[SueEll]

09:51 PM on 02/08/2012

You are a b00b, but you're a funny b00b.

[marilyn 63]

12:15 AM on 02/09/2012

i guess jealousy hurts huh?

[wiseuppeople]

06:56 PM on 02/09/2012

Jealousy of what ? b00b's ?

[CubfanBudman]

09:29 PM on 02/08/2012

Have Republicans started attacking science yet?

(oh wait, birth control, creationism, tobacco, climate change, I guess they have been for years)

[CubfanBudman]

09:27 PM on 02/08/2012

Obama is the best President in my lifetime.

[lcpnr]

09:33 PM on 02/08/2012

you're only three?

[understandtheissues]

09:56 PM on 02/08/2012

no he is old enough to know a great president when he sees one.

[Dustee]

01:06 AM on 02/09/2012

If he's three, he's a genius. And three years ahead of you.

[filmacher]

09:23 PM on 02/08/2012

Wow, clearly this President is a crypto-communist Muslim double agent bent on distorting America into European socialist Shariah Law. That should be readily apparent to anyone. And by readily apparent, I mean not.

/wingnut alternate universe is very depressing

[wiseuppeople]

07:03 PM on 02/09/2012

Just a nut universe is even worse !

[Republibaggers]

09:17 PM on 02/08/2012

..and off goes Newt to his moon colony!

[wiseuppeople]

07:05 PM on 02/09/2012

At least he would get away from the Loons here in office

[understandtheissues]

09:11 PM on 02/08/2012

ok, let's see what the right-wingers are going to say about the President taking time to support achievements in science. He is just being elitist, he is being a socialist, he is bashing religion....it is getting so pathetic. Thank you Mr. President for being an intelligent human being.

[wiseuppeople]

07:06 PM on 02/09/2012

The next post about says it all ! LOL

[Teresa Olivieri]

09:49 PM on 02/09/2012

The majority here are speaking.

[wbearl]

08:46 PM on 02/08/2012

Finally something Obama seems able to do. Guess he does have a future out side of the White House.

[understandtheissues]

09:08 PM on 02/08/2012

oh please. don't be jealous now.

[wiseuppeople]

07:07 PM on 02/09/2012

He's too busy LHAO

[Republibaggers]

09:11 PM on 02/08/2012

getting out of_Iraq
winding down_Afghanistan
ending_DADT
Gaddaffi_gone
OBL_gone
an improving economy

yea, finally something Obama can do right, I see what you mean_bagger

[understandtheissues]

09:57 PM on 02/08/2012

and don't forget:
save the auto industry!

[isupportclasswarfare]

08:42 PM on 02/08/2012

f0xsn00ze headline....obama and 14 year old boy tr@.shing WH......hannity's america has all the details.