2001
IllumaCoach Saddle Brook Middle School Saddle Brook, NJ Problem: Difficulties of deaf students participating in sports. Solution: Invented a new communication system to assist deaf students competing on local soccer teams. At an awards ceremony held at Epcot at Walt Disney World, finalist teams receive $36,000 in savings bonds for their winning entries. The competition […]
Clean Smilers Davis Drive Middle School Apex, NC Problem: Clean teeth for kids with braces. Solution: Perfected a toothbrush to clean in the nooks and crannies of braces. At an awards ceremony held at Epcot at Walt Disney World, finalist teams receive $36,000 in savings bonds for their winning entries. The competition is geared toward […]
Hot Rot Bexley Middle School Bexley, OH Problem: Wasted heat from composte piles. Solution: Development of a prototype system for heating water using “compost energy.” At an awards ceremony held at Epcot at Walt Disney World, finalist teams receive $36,000 in savings bonds for their winning entries. The competition is geared toward middle school-age children, […]
Rez Protectors Pretty Eagle Catholic School Mt. Xavier, MT Problem: Housing shortage on their Crow Indian Reservation. Solution: Efficient and economical way to use straw in building durable, well-insulated, and moisture resistant houses. Teams were judged for the practicality of implementing their ideas. The winning team received the $25,000 Columbus Foundation Community Grant to take […]
Richard A. Craig, Ph.D. Staff Scientist Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Richland, WA Timed Neutron Detection (TND) of Land Mines Dr. Richard A. Craig was the recipient of the 2001 $100,000 Christopher Columbus Foundation Award. Dr. Craig and his team have developed the Timed Neutron Detection (TND) of Land Mines. The detector looks like a metal […]
National Gallery for America’s Young Inventors 2001 Inductees Christina Adams, Age 16 – Vapor Exchange/Pressure Control Wheelchair Seat Christina’s invention is designed to simultaneously control pressure and moisture, the two biggest factors leading to pressure sores in wheelchair users. It incorporates adjustable interlacing straps of material that allows free flow of air for cooler, dryer […]
