Ergo-PAD (Ergonomic Posture Alignment Device)
Carmel Valley Middle School
San Diego, CA
Problem: Poor body posture when using computers.
Solution: Ergo-PAD: A specialized seat cushion that uses sensory feedback to train people to develop healthy posture while sitting at a computer.
The finalist teams were judged for the practicality of implementing their idea. The winning team received the $25,000 Stephen J. Moses Community Grant to take back to their community to make their innovation a reality. In 2009 the Award was named in honor of the late Stephen J. Moses, a Foundation Board of Trustees member for many years.
