{"589394":{"#nid":"589394","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Invention Competition Draws K-12 Students to Georgia Tech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Student Center Ballroom echoed with the excited voices of young inventors sharing their creations with competition judges and spectators at the 2017 \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/inventurechallenge.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;K-12 InVenture Challenge\u003C\/a\u003E @ Georgia Tech. The annual competition, held on March 15, is the qualifying event for K-12 students to represent \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.stemie.org\/national-invention-convention-entrepreneurship-expo-nicee\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia at the National Invention Convention\u003C\/a\u003E. The goal is for students to identify a real-world problem and devise a solution.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;What is unique about the InVenture Challenge is that students are actually asked to problem find, not just problem solve,\u0026rdquo; K-12 InVenture Challenge Director Roxanne Moore said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It shows them the value of the math and science they are learning in school and helps them develop into resilient learners who can effectively work in teams and communicate their ideas,\u0026rdquo; CEISMC Associate Director for Development and Educational Innovation Marion Usselman said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEighty-two teams competed from 10 Georgia school districts and a few independent schools. The event, hosted by Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E), drew a crowd of almost 450 people.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe judging panel consisted of industry experts and Georgia Tech faculty members. Judges considered each invention against the following criteria: practicality, design-based thinking, creativity, marketability, manufacturability, and social responsibility.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the awards ceremony, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kaneva\u0022 title=\u0022Kaneva\u0022\u003EKaneva\u003C\/a\u003E CEO Christopher Klaus gave speech about \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/startupsummer.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/a\u003E, a program that gives Georgia Tech students a platform to connect with industry leaders and receive the guidance, support, and capital to launch their own startups. In addition to winners in the elementary, middle school, and high school levels, awards were given for specialty categories and People\u0026rsquo;s Choice, determined by popular vote. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.ironcad.com\/\u0022\u003EIronCad\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.tagonline.org\/chapters-and-societies\/manufacturing\/\u0022\u003ETAG Manufacturing\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.georgia.org\/business-resources\/georgia-centers-of-innovation\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Centers of Innovation\u003C\/a\u003E sponsored some awards. Prizes included GoPro cameras and Snap Circuit science kits.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are the winners of the 2017 Georgia Tech K-12 InVenture Challenge and their inventions:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EElementary School Awards\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFirst Place:\u003C\/strong\u003E Illumination Gloves - Due West Elementary School - Grade 5 - Cobb County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Jack Cowan, Thomas Wall, and Alex Whiteside\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeachers: Brandye Keasler and Kirsten Perla\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIllumination Gloves are running gloves with LED lights that are mounted on the front and back of the fingers and palms. The gloves also have reflective tape on the fingers. Touch-screen-compatible glove fingertips allow smartphone operation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESecond Place:\u003C\/strong\u003E QR Collar - Pickett\u0026rsquo;s Mill Elementary School - Grade 5- Cobb County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Joseph Bamert and Jack Frishmann\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: Cassie Lewallyn\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EQR Collar is a QR code attached to a reflective cat or dog collar. The QR code can be scanned to identify lost pets and obtain the owner\u0026rsquo;s contact information and other details.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThird Place: \u003C\/strong\u003ESwitcheroo: 5nap - Timber Ridge Elementary School - Grade 5 - Cobb County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Hayden Menezes, Sean Ray, and Trey Trotti\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: Shannon Reagan\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESwitcheroo: 5nap are interchangeable soles for sporting shoes. The soles snap on and off of the shoe, enabling the wearer to use different cleats and bottoms for various sports.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMiddle School Awards\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFirst Place:\u003C\/strong\u003E Locker Hammock - JC Booth Middle School - Grade 8 - Fayette County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Katie Barry, Olivia Quern, and Esther Ofielu\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: Kathleen Lanman\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAward sponsored by Georgia Centers of Innovation\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELocker Hammock is a redesign of the standard locker shelf. The shelf consists of suction cups and fabric. The fabric gives the shelf the flexibility to fit neatly in most lockers, while the suction cups allow the shelf to attach firmly to the interior walls.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESecond Place:\u003C\/strong\u003E Weight Warrior - Griffin Middle School - Grade 6 - Cobb County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Peyton Bedgood and Elise Gildea\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: Faye Yost\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWeight Warrior is a neoprene sleeve that can be worn on the forearms or calves underneath clothing. Each sleeve has several zippered pockets to accommodate gel packs of various weights.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThird Place:\u003C\/strong\u003E Let\u0026rsquo;s Deet This - JC Booth Biddle School - Grade 8 - Fayette County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Gracie Weldon, Johanna Nelson, and Raaga Bramhadevi\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: Kathleen Lanman\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nLet\u0026rsquo;s Deet is a bug-repelling laundry detergent made from environmentally safe ingredients that accompanies a portable washing machine. Let\u0026rsquo;s Deet can also be applied to clothes or mosquito nets for an added layer of protection from insects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHigh School Awards \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EFirst Place\u003C\/strong\u003E: Oil Spill Cleanup Improvement - North Forsyth High School - Grade 11 - Forsyth County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nInventor: Evan Smith\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: John S. Brock\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAward sponsored by Georgia Centers of Innovation\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOil Spill Cleanup Improvement proposes using basalt-based filtration systems \u0026ndash; made from cost-effective materials \u0026ndash; to clean up spills in streams, ponds, lakes, and oceans.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESecond Place:\u003C\/strong\u003E Head-Safe Headphones - Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology - Grade 12 - Rockdale County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nInventor: Aja Weary\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: Dametria Williams\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nHead-Safe Headphones have a higher noise reduction rating than comparable products. They create a calming environment by allowing the user to listen to music at a safe volume level.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThird Place:\u003C\/strong\u003E Pacer Sonix - Collins Hill High School - Grades 11 and 12 - Gwinnett County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Michal Szurek, Rubin Park, and Paul Matesevac\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: Bill Daly\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nPacer Sonix provides an ultrasonic method for charging internal pacemaker batteries without surgery. Because pacemakers are hermetically sealed, replacing their power source requires surgery about every six years. Pacer Sonix uses piezoelectric energy transfer to slowly charge internal capacitors to prolong the life of a pacemaker. An external component transmits amplified ultrasonic waves, which are received via an ultrasonic piezoelectric transducer within the pacemaker, which charges the battery.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpecialty Awards\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIronCAD Award:\u003C\/strong\u003E Xtendlet - Flat Rock Middle School - Grade 8 - Fayette County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Ashton Mobley, Mohammed-Faiz Ali Khan, and Thomas Bryan\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: Monica Reckley\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nXtendlet is a cord that lengthens the reach of electrical outlets by up to 25 feet. It retracts back neatly to the wall outlet when not in use.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EManufacturing Award:\u003C\/strong\u003E Illumination Gloves - Due West Elementary School - Grade 5 - Cobb County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Jack Cowan, Thomas Wall, and Alex Whiteside\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: Brandye Keasler and Kirsten Perla\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAward sponsored by TAG Manufacturing\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIllumination Gloves are running gloves with LED lights that are mounted on the front and back of the fingers and palms. The gloves also have reflective tape on the fingers. Touch-screen-compatible glove fingertips allow smartphone operation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPeople\u0026rsquo;s Choice Award:\u003C\/strong\u003E Shoe Clipz - Bullard Elementary School - Grade 5 - Cobb County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Zoe Chow, Wyatt Frazier, and Angelina Villamar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: Nikki Brooks\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nShoe Clipz allows shoes to remain tied by immobilizing the knot.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYoungest Inventors Award: \u003C\/strong\u003ETraining Skateboard - The SAE School - Grade 2 \u0026ndash; Independent\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Mya Boucherl and Johnathan Henderson\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: Tiffany Grant\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTraining Skateboard is a modified skateboard intended for children. It has handles with extension poles that are mounted at the front and back of the deck for support and balance. 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