Flutterbees

1st Place

Students | Isabella Correas, Ava Smith, and Dasha Smallwood

Teacher | Andrew Nase

Evans Middle School | Coweta County

Team Flutterbees designed a unique stress-relieving pencil topper that releases stress-relieving scents.

Forget Me Not

2nd Place

Students | Liam Luther, Holden Haenel, and Jacob Chu

Teacher | Maria Dixon

St. Andrew's School | Chatham County

Forget Me Not is a cushion with a pressure sensor that lays on top of a child's car seat. When activated, it measures the air temperature inside the car. It alerts the guardian when it reaches a dangerous temperature, and if it continues to increase in temperature, emergency services are then notified.

Lake Leash & Safety Stickers

3rd Place

Students | Kelly McGillis and Emma Fegan

Teacher | Nancy Ernstes

Independent Team | County

The team of students created icons to demonstrate a simple test for algae, so that pet owners know which algae to stay away from. The helpful phrase is, "Stick covered in paint will make your dog faint, dripping with hair, no need to care!"

Wave Guard

3rd Place (tie)

Students | Jack Whittemore

Teacher | Caren Peterson

Madras Middle School | Coweta County

Wave Guard is a clip-on device for humans that puts out an electromagnetic field to deter sharks and stingrays.

Drive Awake

3rd Place (tie)

Students | Roshan Kolachina

Teacher | Kathleen Lanman

J.C. Booth Middle School | Fayette County

"Drive Awake" is an alert system that detects drowsiness in individuals based on their brain waves. This invention keeps the driver awake and prevents car crashes from occurring due to drowsiness.

Biodegradable Straw

1st Place

Students | Bridgette Castronovo and Taylor McNeal

Teacher | Paulette Allard

Harrison High School | Cobb County

To serve as an alternative to polymer and paper straws, the team created a biodegradable straw by extracting cellulose pulp from corn husks to form a base and coating the base in a chitosan solution. Three different solutions and variations of blending times were tested to determine the best case for straw durability.

UniPill: Revolutionizing Prescription Pill Dispensing

2nd Place

Students | Omari Lewis, Marley Shillingford, and Shivam Vohra

Teacher | Dametria Williams

Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology | Rockdale County

The UniPill is a prescription dispenser that uses a time-based code to distribute a placebo and real pills. Using 3D printing and wood-based PLA filament, the UniPill aims to curb addiction in a sustainable, innovative, and effective way.

Bathletes

3rd Place

Students | Gavin Gelderman and Chase Weitman

Teacher | Cecilia Zeigler

Effingham College and Career Academy | EffinghamCounty

The team, Bathletes, created a bath bomb that eliminates the need for ice baths for athletes.

PHSN: Portable Headrest for Special Needs

IronCAD Award

Students | Ava Lindberg, Hannah Olawepo, and Grace Olawepo

Teacher | Suzanne Clark

Matt Elementary School | Forsyth County

P.H.S.N. is made of PARA plastic and has a headrest made of cotton on the outside with a polyester fiberfill. The headrest keeps the child's head supported while slots on the back allow for it to be strapped to a car seat, bike trailer, or stroller.

Funnel Plus

Manufacturing Award

Students | Leo Nunez, Leonardo Nunez, and Matthew Baker

Teacher | Harmon Tison

Flowery Branch High School | Hall County

Funnel Plus is a funnel designed with a valve system and a clip to fit on most pieces of lab glassware. The funnel is intentionally designed to include functionality that improves safety and convenience for users.

IoT Spirometer: To Save Lives of COPD Patients

Health and Medical Technology Award

Students | Marc van Zyl

Teacher | Kathleen Lanman

McIntosh High School | Fayette County

Marc Van Zyl's invention is an easy-to-use spirometer for elderly individuals with COPD who may struggle with unfamiliar electronics. The spirometer connects directly to the user's WiFi, reports the risk assessment, and notifies a doctor if the risk is high.

Solar Genie

Sustainability and Energy Award

Students | Vikas Malepati, Edison Lee, and Abhay Vittal

Teacher | Ann Baxley

Walton High School | Cobb County

Solar Genie is a more accurate electronic system that uses satellite imagery to detect rooftops and find usable land in order to expand solar energy to rural areas.

Aquafil

Consumer Goods Award

Students | Poorvi Roopesh, Navya Pemmana, and Niyati Naveen

Teacher | Stacey Mendel

Dunwoody Elementary School | DeKalb County

The Aquafil is an all in one travel set for teeth care. It includes a toothbrush, mouthwash, dental floss, and toothpaste in a convenient, small invention.

Journey Packs

People's Choice Award

Students | Katie Minahan, Niyah White, and Nora Teague

Teacher | Mary Groeneveld

West Side Elementary School | Marietta City

Journey Packs is a subscription system where customers can customize a unique box containing a variety of supplies, information, and comfort items. Made with 100% organic cotton and medical grade silicon, the Journey Pack is designed to guide girls through the taboos and uncertainties surrounding their menstrual cycles.

Bus Safety Stop

Best Overall K-2 School Division

Students | Aiden Kim, Sara Peake, and Copelyn Fedorchuk

Teacher | Laura Fedorchuk

Kelly Mill Elementary School | Forsyth County

The Bus Safety Stop is an invention created to prevent students from waiting in the dark for the school bus. It is a portable platform that is illuminated, gives shelter, and keeps kids safe.