The Stopping Cart
Brandon Middle School
Brandon, MS
Problem: Runaway shopping carts in parking lots cause thousands of dollars in damage to cars and other personal belongings each year.
Solution: Developed an easy to use braking system in the handle of the cart. It operates much like the handle of a self-propelled lawn mower making it easy for shoppers and store clerks to use.
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, and gives kids experience in solving problems using the scientific process of exploring, analyzing and drawing conclusions.
