{"279411":{"#nid":"279411","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Finalists Selected for Georgia Tech InVenture Prize","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe finalists for Georgia Tech\u2019s sixth annual InVenture Prize competition, which will be aired on Georgia Public Broadcasting on March 26 at 7:30 p.m., have been announced.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe InVenture Prize competition is designed to encourage and support undergraduate students\u2019 interest in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship. About 560 students signed up for this year\u2019s contest.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u2019s finalists offer up solutions to various health and consumer issues.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2014 InVenture finalists are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Better Walk Crutch: \u003C\/strong\u003EThe Better Walk Crutch provides more comfort and support for those using crutches while rehabilitating from lower leg injury.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeam members: Partha Unnava, biomedial engineering major from Dublin, Ohio; Frankie Swindell, biomedical engineering major from Grayslake, Ill.; and Andrew Varghese, biomedical engineering major from Suwanee, Ga.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnlighten Music Trainer:\u003C\/strong\u003E The Enlighten Music Trainer uses interactive LED technology to change the way people learn to play the guitar.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeam members: Richie Choy, computer engineering major from Alpharetta, Ga.; Jacob Howard, electrical engineering major from Alpharetta, Ga.; Ian MacKensie, electrical engineering major from Dahlonega, Ga.; and Garrett Wade, electrical engineering major from Warner Robins, Ga.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESleepwell Sleepwear:\u003C\/strong\u003E Sleepwell Sleepwear by Lights Out is a nightshirt that reduces snoring and symptoms of sleep apnea. The garment uses automated positional therapy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeam members: Geries AbuAkel, electrical engineering major from Duluth, Ga.; Michael Duke, biomedical engineering major from Atlanta; Saranya Karthikeyan, biomedical engineering major from Cary, N.C.; and Dershika Patel, biomedical engineering major from Covington, Ga.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESafi Choo Toilet:\u003C\/strong\u003E The Safi Choo Toilet is an inexpensive, mobile toilet designed to address health and contamination issues in refugee camps.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeam members: Jasmine Burton, industrial design major from Dunwoody, Ga.; Erin Cobb, industrial design major from Atlanta; and Brandie Banner, civil engineering major from Alpharetta, Ga.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESucette Smart Soother:\u003C\/strong\u003E The Sucette Smart Soother is a modernized pacifier designed to fit the growing dentition of infants. It changes color when infants have a fever.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeam members: Rachel Ford, a biomedical engineering major from Powder Springs, Ga.; Esteban Ongini, a biomedical engineering major from Miami; and Will McAllister, a biomedical engineering major from Charlotte, N.C.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpsadazy:\u003C\/strong\u003E Upsadazy is a baby stroller that safely and quickly climbs stairs without the risk of tipping over and harming the child.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeam members: Zachary Churney, mechanical engineering major from Marietta, Ga.; Charlsie Lemons, mechanical engineering major from Alpharetta, Ga.; James Hess, mechanical engineering major from Acworth, Ga.; and AJ Yllander, electrical engineering major from Warner Robins, Ga.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe winning team receives $20,000 and a spot in Georgia Tech\u2019s startup accelerator program, Flashpoint. Second place wins $10,000.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth the first and second place finishers will receive free US patent filings by Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Technology Licensing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA $5,000 People\u2019s Choice Award will go to the fans\u2019 favorite invention. Voting will be by text messaging during the March 26 event.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree tickets to the broadcast are available at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/inventureprize.gatech.edu\/tickets\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/inventureprize.gatech.edu\/tickets\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Winners will be announced during March 26 finale"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe InVenture Prize is an annual Georgia Tech contest that rewards undergraduate students for innovation and creativity. 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