2020 conrad challenge AWARDS
drum roll please… The Conrad Challenge is proud to introduce the student teams who were recognized at the virtual innovation summit.
This year we all made history with the first-ever Virtual Innovation Summit… and we had a BLAST!! Congratulations to our Finalists and all Conrad Innovators! You never cease to amaze us! :)
AEROSPACE & AVIATION
PETE CONRAD SCHOLAR:
EcoAero from Illinois, USA
The Airlyft is a versatile drone that conforms to the weight of its payload using retractable wings and a tiltrotor feature.
POWER PITCH:
Astronyx FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM
Astratum is a bed for astronauts that is designed to retain astronaut muscle mass, normal blood flow and to prevent vision deterioration.
CYBER-TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY
PETE CONRAD SCHOLAR:
OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION SYSTEM FROM VIRGINIA, USA
Opioid Overdose Prevention System (OOPS) is an app connected with an opioid tablet dispenser and health band bracelet to prevent opioid overdoses.
POWER PITCH:
NeuroSecure from Virginia, USA
NeuroSecure is a bio-metric authentication system that uses Auditory Evoked Potentials creating a unique brain signature substituted as a password.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
PETE CONRAD SCHOLARS:
Lunair from Florida, USA
Lunair is a method using Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) cyanophytes to release the oxygen trapped inside lunar regolith.
THE POWERCYCLE FROM INDIA
The PowerCycle is a solar-powered bicycle designed to reduce drudgery, physical labor and financial costs.
POWER PITCH:
TEAM RECYCLE REX FROM NIGERIA
Composite Floor/Wall Tiles are a highly durable, water-resistant, affordable floor tile that is curated from waste polyethylene materials.
HEALTH & NUTRITION
PETE CONRAD SCHOLAR:
NeoSigno FROM OHIO, usa
S.E.N.S.E. is a multipurpose, wearable, robotic glove-like, device designed to help people learn sign language through tactile signals.
POWER PITCH:
PiezoPace from Texas, USA
PiezoPace is a silicon, piezoelectric sleeve that provides copious amounts of voltage which can be used to power a prosthetic device.
Smoke-Free World:
Re-purposed Farmlands & Tobacco Crops
PETE CONRAD SCHOLAR:
TobaccOats from Colorado, USA
TobaccOats is a company that extracts the extraneous amount of protein present in tobacco leaves, and creates protein supplements that can be added to items such as oatmeal and granola bars.
POWER PITCH:
Nexkap from North Carolina, USA
Nexkap is a universal, plant-based solvent that works as a body cream to relieve common topical skin issues, such as eczema, blisters, sunburns and acne.
Smoke-Free World:
Eliminating & Reducing Teen Vaping
PETE CONRAD SCHOLAR:
VapeEscape from New York, New Jersey and the Dominican Republic
VapeEscape is a fixed, indoor vape aerosol and cigarette smoke detection device that works with a notification system and interactive map to combat vaping in public spaces and ultimately reduce the amount of people who vape and smoke.
POWER PITCH:
eduVape from Nevada, USA
eduVape attaches directly to e-cigarettes to relay data, such as nicotine intake, to a paired application.
transforming education through technology
PETE CONRAD SCHOLAR:
StutterLess from California, USA
StutterLess is an inexpensive, personalized, Python-based mobile application to help users overcome stuttering by simulating traditional therapy.
POWER PITCH:
ScintillaVR from California, USA
ScintillaVR is an educational, virtual reality platform to help students learn in a fun, entertaining way.
special awards
Each year, the Conrad Challenge partners with various organizations who would like to recognize the Finalist Teams with their own awards and incentives. This year is no different! Below are the special awards presented this year.
NASA Goddard Technology Award:
Etiam, The Village School, Houston, Texas, Singapore and United Kingdom
AIAA Scholarship Award:
Arjun Shah, EcoAero, Naperville North, Naperville, Ill.
LeanGap Award:
NeoSigno, Columbus Academy, Galena, Ohio
Global Collaborator Award:
Etiam, The Village School, Houston, Texas, Singapore and United Kingdom
VapeEscape, team members from N.J., N.Y., and Dominican Republic
SpokeScience, team members from Ariz., Calif., Mass. and N.H.
Teacher of the Year:
Dr. Meg Hennessy, PiezoPace, The Village School, Houston, Texas
Social Media Award:
Astronyx, Oxford, United Kingdom