Salinity Saver

1st Place

Inventors | Jack Whittemore

Teacher | Rhonda Lewis

Madras Middle School, Coweta County

My design is a self contained water purification device that currently can decrease the salinity of saltwater by about 1,000 ppm. It uses heat from either a UV heating device, or the sun. The design can purify water in foreign countries that have limited access to freshwater, or can serve Naval purposes. The design consists of three main parts. The funnel, the collector, and the outer shell itself. The first prototype proved to be successful, but the second gave better results. The significance of this product is that it provides water to places where freshwater is scarce and saltwater is plentiful.

Baby Buds: Infrared Thermometer

2nd Place

Inventors | Layla Brown

Teacher | Jennifer Ham

Mossy Creek Middle School, Houston County

Baby Buds is an infrared thermometer that uses thermophile sensors to detect changes in infrared radiation in young children. This revolutionary invention could ease the mind of new parents and help them save money on unnecessary trips to the doctor.

Eyes on the Road

3rd Place (tie)

Inventors | Jeshal Patel, Alexander Guerror, and Tommy Grover

Teacher | Amanda Montgomery

Louise Radloff Middle School, Gwinnett County

It's late at night and you're driving. You feel yourself start to get sleepy, but, you can't stop. Eyes on the Road (Anti-Sleep Defense System) is an app available on IOS and Google Play platforms. With built in facial recognition software, the app will detect if your eyes are closed or "droopy" for a specific amount of time. When detected it sounds an alarm that can only be turned off by pressing a button on your phone, indicating that you are awake and alert. Eyes on the Road (ASDS), keeping the roads safe both day and night.

LitKey

3rd Place (tie)

Inventors | Chris Bond, T.J. Lu, and Parker Hanawalt

Teacher | Carolyn Freeman

Malcom Bridge Middle School, Oconee County

LitKey is an easy to use keyboard cleaner that uses ultraviolet light to kill all the germs and bacteria on the keyboard in very little time.

Quic-Cric

1st Place

Inventors | Eric Simon, Rishab Veldur, and Katherine McNeice

Teacher | Ann Baxley

Walton High School, Cobb County

The current method [for a cricothyrotomy] requires a multitude of tools and is difficult to do successfully in high stress environments. The Quic-Cric integrates all tools necessary to perform cricothyrotomies by one paramedic. The device is especially advantageous when the procedure must be performed in an ambulance, helicopter, or other moving vehicle. Furthermore, it allows for the paramedic to be more confident when performing the operation, increasing the likelihood the procedure will be used in the correct circumstances. The Quic-Cric reduces the variables in cricothyrotomies that would otherwise result in failure.

ID-ME

2nd Place

Inventors | Brenna Schexnaydor, Amelia Davidson, and Emily Adams

Teacher | Orla Thomas

Northgate High School, Coweta County

Device is a bracelet which contains holds a recording device which can be used by autistic children to play personalized messages. The idea is to allow them to have a voice in every situation, for example Halloween trick or treating, birthday parties, etc.

Mouthwash Pods through Spherification

3rd Place

Inventors | Carolyn Lee, Jessica Rutledge, and Katie Bender

Teacher | Kevin Arne

Atlanta International School, Fulton County

We are currently developing mouthwash pods using the food chemistry process of spherification. Our goal is to create a method to eliminate plastic packaging from household liquids like mouthwash. This is important because most household liquids are not only a mixture of toxic chemicals, but they come in packaging that is bad for the environment. The process of creation involves the chosen liquid, calcium lactate, and sodium alginate. This product is aimed to be used at not only homes but also for traveling purposes.

Pack and Roll

IronCAD Award (ES)

Inventors | Darby Graham

Teacher | Suzanne Clark

Matt Elementary School, Forsyth County

The Pack and Roll is a simple device that helps with tendonitis. The technology behind this is the heated foot roller, and the board at 120 degrees. My targeted audience is dancers and athletes, even normal people that were just born with it. The Pack and Roll has been modified by testing with a prototype, sketching in Tinkercad and developing a 3D model. In doing some research and it was determined that heat is better than ice with tendonitis. Which means, instead of a cooling unit or icing your heel, putting a warming pad or my heated roller helps more.

Quic-Cric

IronCAD Award (HS)

Inventors | Eric Simon, Rishab Veldur, and Katherine McNeice

Teacher | Ann Baxley

Walton High School, Cobb County

The current method [for a cricothyrotomy] requires a multitude of tools and is difficult to do successfully in high stress environments. The Quic-Cric integrates all tools necessary to perform cricothyrotomies by one paramedic. The device is especially advantageous when the procedure must be performed in an ambulance, helicopter, or other moving vehicle. Furthermore, it allows for the paramedic to be more confident when performing the operation, increasing the likelihood the procedure will be used in the correct circumstances. The Quic-Cric reduces the variables in cricothyrotomies that would otherwise result in failure.

ID-ME

TAG Manufacturing Award

Inventors | Brenna Schexnaydor, Amelia Davidson, and Emily Adams

Teacher | Orla Thomas

Northgate High School, Coweta County

Device is a bracelet which contains holds a recording device which can be used by autistic children to play personalized messages. The idea is to allow them to have a voice in every situation, for example Halloween trick or treating, birthday parties, etc.

Play Chase

People's Choice Award

Inventors | Skylar Kennett, Felix Galindez, and Kassidy Brown

Teacher | Michelle Thompson

Effingham College and Career Academy, Effingham County

When you come home from a long day at work or school, do you find it hard to find the energy to play with your dog? The Play Chase could be the solution to this problem. Controlled by an app on your smart device, this interactive dog toy has both manual and programmable settings allowing you to interact with your dog in many ways. The toy is spherical in shape allowing it to easily roll over smooth surfaces. The toy is durable in design lasting through the toughest chewers. However, the covering can be replaced if necessary. Keep your dog entertained for hours with this innovative toy.

Brainplex

Youngest Participant Award

Inventors | Evelynne Baskett

Teacher | Amanda Baskett

Shoal Creek Elementary School, Rockdale County

BrainPlex is an app to let you pick your dreams. Imagine if you could look at your phone before you sleep and pick what dream you have in your brain! Dreams happen when neurons cross during REM sleep. I have tested triggers including pictures, sounds, and smells then measured brainwaves using Mindware. I also surveyed my dreamers to see what dream they had. I have coded an app to include triggers that worked. My goal is for BrainPlex to be Netflix for your dreams. Happy dreaming!

Jacket Detector

Best Overall K-2 Award

Inventors | Brock Gebhardt, Lucas Schreiber, and Sam Mozier

Teacher | Laura Fedorchuk

Kelly Mill Elementary School, Forsyth County

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Walton High School, Cobb County

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Kelly Mill Elementary School, Forsyth County

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Madras Middle School, Coweta County