Kalina Prospect High School Cook County, IL Student Design Strong connections to oneself and community are essential for well-being, yet increasing dependence on technology has led to widespread digital overstimulation and social isolation. Offline Oasis responds by creating a space that encourages individuals to slow down and reconnect with themselves while also supporting meaningful interaction....
Leehyun, Seoyoon, and Celine The Taft School, Kent School, and Deerfield Academy Litchfield County, CT; and Franklin County, MA Student Design Our “Undulating Landscape” replaces rigid linear desks with a multi-functional, organic environment for kindergarteners. Children naturally transition between recessed curves for quiet rest and elevated ridges that serve as intuitive surfaces for creative work....
Sol Orange County School of the Arts Orange County, CA Student Design Urban runoff affects all Southern Californians, especially people in Santa Ana. This Portable Biofilter Planter captures pollutants before they reach sewers. Inspired by the Zanja Madre’s visible water management, it utilizes river stones and native plants to slow floods at curbs and parking...
Junaid Independence High School Williamson County, TN Student Design As someone with special needs, therapeutic horseback riding has fostered inclusion, healing, and growth for individuals like me in communities across our nation. Standard stirrups are often inadequate for riders who require enhanced support and safety. This patent-pending specialized stirrup, featuring a heel rest with adjustable...
Ish Liberty High School Collin County, TX Student Design EcoFlow addresses menstrual waste polluting Frisco’s waterways and landfills, impacting our community’s environment. This biodegradable tampon applicator is made from compressed seaweed bioplastic with a water-based lubricant coating. The ribbed grip and rounded tip maintain familiar handling while decomposing in 6-7 days after flushing, versus 500...
