Christopher Columbus Awards | Innovation Generation | Middle School Students Making a Difference
Winning Teams: Winners 2009

Winning Teams

Winners 2009

2009 Columbus Foundation Community Grant Winner
2009 Gold Medal Award Winner
2009 Gold Medal Award Winner

2009 Columbus Foundation Community Grant Winner

Ergo-PAD Team Photo

Entry Title:
Ergo-PAD (Ergonomic Posture Alignment Device)
Coach:
Rhonda Epstein
School:
Carmel Valley Middle School
City/State:
San Diego, CA
Problem:
Poor body posture when using computers.
Solution:
Ergo-PAD: A device which fosters proper posture while sitting in a chair.

 

2009 Gold Medal Award Winner

PMSU: Portable Multi-Sensory Unit Team Photo

Entry Title:
Call of the Wild
Coach:
Stephen Kubricki
School:
All Saints Catholic School
City/State:
Manahawkin, NJ
Problem:
Natural habitats being lost to suburban sprawl.
Solution:
Outreach effort to educate the community about the plight of the endangered species.

 

2009 Gold Medal Award Winner

Recycle Because You Care Team Photo

Entry Title:
Recycle Because You Care
Coach:
Dawn O'Brien
School:
St. Philip the Apostle School
City/State:
Addison, IL
Problem:
How to convince and educate the community on the importance of recycling.
Solution:
Outreach effort to make the community aware of the recycling program, why it's important, and to supply recycling bins for every household.

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