| 2007-2008 Winners
High School Competition
Web Winner
Project: Nano Warriors
School: Bergen County Academies
Facilitator: Evelyn Rios
Mentors: Jim Lowry, Robert Pergolizzi, Donna Leonardi
Team Members: Jessica K., Krizia A., Linda Z. Bhumi P.
Description of Project:
Cystic fibrosis is an escalating phenomenon with detrimental effects. A major part of this life shortening disease is the presence of excess mucus in the lungs. Currently, there is no cure and the only option for victims is periodically coughing up the build up of mucus. We propose packaging a chemical (possibly a gene since cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease) into an inhalable nanoparticle, which will eventually release the chemical into the lungs, reducing the mucus synthesis.
PowerPoint Winner
Project: Overpopulation
School: Brooklyn Technical High School
Facilitator: Brook Green
Mentor: Brett Williams
Team Members: Zhile Z., Shahruk S., Dong Hui L., Raymond Y.
Description of Project:
The main objective of our team is to figure out a possible solution that can make over population less of a problem, by easing some of its consequences.
In order to make desert habitable, one of the most important factors is water supply; we decided to test deserts near oceans first, since we can use desalination to get supply of fresh water.
Middle School Competition
PowerPoint Winner - Midwest Region
Project: X-treme Safety Helmets
School: Saint Joan of Arc School
Facilitator: Angie Buis
Mentor: Louis Larkin
Team Members: Amreen K., Ashley W., Ryan D., Schindler C., Jeffrey J., Jack I.
Description of Project:
X-treme Safety Helmets is a new concept that could someday sweep the nation. This new line of helmets for bicycles, skateboards, mountain climbing and off-road vehicles will be equipped with safety features. Shock sensors will alert an emergency response center if there is a trauma to the helmet. The global positioning system will allow a solo rider or mountain climber to be found in case of an emergency.
Web Winner - Midwest Region
Project: Automated Rescue Device
School: Old Orchard Junior High
Facilitator: Ellen Gaffney
Team Members: James G., Daniel P., Matt L.
Description of Project:
The response time in treating the wounded and soldiers in the military needs to be decreased. This device allows you to remotely access a solder using panoramic cameras and other devices.
PowerPoint Winner - Eastern Region
Project: Lung Capacity
School: Jean Nuzzi (I.S. 109)
Facilitator: Adam Cueter
Mentor: Frank Sudario
Team Members: Kevin Y., Anisa S., Chris T., Mostafizur R., Parmanand D.
Description of Project:
Does a larger lung capacity allow you to hold your breath longer?
Web Winner - Eastern Region
Project: Rainforests
School: Jewish Foundation School
Facilitator: Dawn Cucciniello
Mentor: Daniel Gratton
Team Members: Efrat B., Leora S., Tiffany S.,
Description of Project:
How to save the rainforests from rapid destruction.
2006-2007 Winners
High School Competition
Web Winner
Project: Radar Watch
School: Bergen County Academies
Facilitator: Evelyn Rios
Mentor: Peter Eisengrein, GPX Enterprises
Team Members: Rich L, Jason C, Joel M
Description of Project:
Our Techxplore project focused on the creation of an electronic device that would help aid soldiers in battle by providing invaluable vital information, a graphical outlay of the surroundings, and a live-feed to army commanders. One major restriction present in the army is the speed of medical help. It takes too much time for the appropriate medical attention to be attained. Thus we need to find ways to prevent possible injuries and provide medical information.
PowerPoint Winner
Project: Taking Carbon and Stuffing it!
School: Blanche Ely High School
Facilitator: Mark Eyerman
Mentor: Louis Castillo
Team Members: Chantelle H, Christian C, Janique M, Anna-Kaye F, Khrystyne M
Description of Project:
The major problem which our group identified was finding a method to “reduce atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide.” The problem has become recognized because over the years carbon dioxide concentrations has dramatically increase and methods need to be sought out to keep it under control.
Middle
School Competition
Web Winner
Project:
Sandwich Making Toaster
School: North Plainfield Middle School
Facilitator: Deanne D'Armiento
Mentor:
Bruce Musolf, ADC
Team Members: Kevin S, Camilo L, Monique V, Nicole A, Meghan G, Rebecca G
Description
of Project:
Ever wonder if you could wake up and have your breakfast ready? Start off the day fresh off on a good foot. Well, have you ever been so sleepy when you wake up that you dont even have enough time to make your breakfast? Or you arrive to work late because of that? Well, we have come up with the idea that could save you a lot of time in the morning. A LCD remote controlled toaster!!! That operates by the commands you give it using the remote, that way, you could wake up and make your breakfast from the comfort of your own bed.
PowerPoint Winner
Project: Bacteria Eliminating Box
School: Delaware Valley Middle School
Facilitator: Scott Llewellyn
Mentor: Don Evans, Lazuli.com
Team Members: Joshua S, Lauren G, Jennifer P, Alexander B, Shannon B
Description of Project:
Our project is to create a bacteria-eliminating container that’ll be stored in refrigerators. The owner can place foods that are highly susceptible to bacteria in the container to help prevent food poisoning. The container will have a mechanism that will emit sound waves capable of destroying bacteria’s nuclei which will lead to the bacteria no longer having harmful effects. The outside of the box will be covered with soundproof material to stop sound from affecting other products.
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