ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Materials, Inc., in collaboration with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), today announced the grand prize winning teams and finalists in the first-ever Clean Tech Competition student challenge, presented by Applied Materials. The competition, a collaborative student design contest developed to inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators in the field of clean technology, immerses high school students in real-world challenges that illustrate the powerful potential of clean technology to address problems that confront humanity.
“The Clean Tech Competition provides students with the opportunity to understand and appreciate the collaborative nature of today’s innovation process, while illustrating the global need for clean tech solutions,” said Om Nalamasu, chief technology officer of Applied Materials and corporate champion of the Clean Tech Competition. “The Competition aligns with Applied’s dedication to technological innovation and scaling clean tech solutions to complex problems, while demonstrating Applied’s commitment to making a positive contribution in the communities where our employees work and live.”
The competition involved students, ages 13-18, from two global centers of innovation, the San Francisco Bay Area in California, and Xi’an, China. This year’s challenge posed to students was “Solar Solutions to the Rescue.” Teams of students, under the guidance of their teacher or other adult team leader, designed a solar-powered solution to a basic human need identified in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Participants identified a situation, explored the issue and then presented their clean tech solution to a panel of industry and education experts for judging. One grand prize winning team, two second place teams, three third place teams and four finalists were then selected from each region.
“The Clean Tech Competition not only encourages students to be both creative and scientific, but also requires them to think critically while developing innovative sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most challenging issues,” said Dr. Francis Eberle, Executive Director of NSTA. “We congratulate the winners and finalists and commend all of the teachers, team leaders and mentors for engaging and empowering their students to make a real difference in the world around them.”
Project entries submitted by student teams ranged from a tracking system to locate victims swept away by a tsunami or flood to a light-weight, chemically-active filtration mask that utilizes solar and battery power to reduce the risk of developing respiratory problems from overexposure to volcanic ash. Other projects included a solar-powered reverse osmosis water supply system and an emergency communication station that can direct search and rescue teams to a trapped person’s precise location after an earthquake.
The grand prize winning team in each region won $6,000 in cash prizes for their enrichment and education. Second place teams won $3,000, third place teams won $1,000 and the four finalist teams from each region won $500. All 20 team leaders received a $500 cash prize.
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San Francisco Bay Area |
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Grand Prize Winners: |
John Zhao, Melody Hsu and Jun Chang | |
| Coach: Daniel Stavis | ||
| Mentor: Robert Visser | ||
| Cupertino High School, Cupertino, Calif. | ||
| Project: H2Oasis | ||
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Second Place: |
Jonathan Russo and Matthew Malone | |
| Coach: Allister Chang | ||
| Willow Glen High School, San Jose, Calif. | ||
| Project: L.A.T.S. (Location Awareness & Tracking System) | ||
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Second Place: |
Eric Linxie, Anthony Lim, Kenny Wibowo and Eric Lee | |
| Coach: Robert Jackson | ||
| Mentor: Daniel Handjojo | ||
| Dougherty Valley High School, San Ramon Calif. | ||
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Project: Solar Cube Battery |
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Third Place: |
Linxuan Fang, Samir Ghosh and Jaxon Welsh | |
| Coach: Bakari Holmes | ||
| Mentor: Hemant Mungekar | ||
| Gunn High School, Palo Alto, Calif | ||
| Project: Project Sizzle | ||
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Third Place: |
Maya Sathaye, Shelby Rorabaugh and Lorraine Wong | |
| Coach: Smriti Koodanjeri | ||
| Mentor: Martin Gothberg | ||
| The Harker School, San Jose Calif. | ||
| Project: A Solar Alternative to Charge Electric Wheelchairs | ||
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Third Place: |
Kadhir Manickam and Christopher Oh |
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| Coach: Renee Fallon | ||
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Mentor: Suketu Parikh |
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| Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, Calif. | ||
| Project: The Facio | ||
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Finalists: |
Ray Chen, Catherine Nguyen and Margaret Qian | |
| Coach: Bakari Holmes | ||
| Mentor: Darshini Desai | ||
| Gunn High School, Palo Alto, Calif. | ||
| Project: Earthquake Emergency Communication System (EECS) | ||
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Finalists: |
Lillian Chu*, Marian Chu* and Joshua Tsuei** | |
| Coach: Lisa Cochrum | ||
| Mentor: Ken Chu | ||
| Saratoga High School, Saratoga, Calif.* | ||
| Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, Calif.** | ||
| Project: How to Keep Food Fresh After an Earthquake | ||
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Finalists: |
Mary Gong and Surabhi Madhvapathy | |
| Coach: Ram Narayanan | ||
| Mentor: Michael Stewart | ||
| Leland High School, San Jose, Calif. | ||
| Project: Solar Mask | ||
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Finalists: |
Yuzhang Chen and Aditya Gande | |
| Coach: Daniel Stavis | ||
| Mentor: Sushil Padiyar | ||
| Cupertino High School, Cupertino, Calif. | ||
| Project: FRED (Flood Relief Emergency Device) | ||
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Xi’an, China |
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Grand Prize Winners: |
Liu Yifeng and Yang Fan | |
| Team Leader: Liu Quanming | ||
| Mentor: He Fengqin | ||
| The High School Affiliated to Xian Jiaotong University | ||
| Project: Solar Energy System of Prefabricated House | ||
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Second Place: |
Wang Shiqi, Wang Yutian and Zhao Runhan | |
| Team Leader: Cai Min | ||
| Mentor: Wang Yichun | ||
| Xi’an Tie Yi Middle School | ||
| Project: Medical Solar Portable X-ray Viewer Used After Earthquakes | ||
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Second Place: |
Zhao Pu, Zhang Jiameng and Zhang Mengdi | |
| Team Leader: Han Lei | ||
| Mentor: Wang Shuyu | ||
| Xi’an Tie Yi Middle School | ||
| Project: Dual Phase Waste Water Purifier | ||
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Third Place: |
Cheng Yuhan, Guo Zhaoqi and Yang Yihao | |
| Team Leader: Dang Yali | ||
| Mentor: Zhu Lily | ||
| Xi’an Gao Xin No.1 High School | ||
| Project: A Brief Script of The Solar Amphibious Tent | ||
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Third Place: |
Liu Shuaiqi, Bai Tianyang, Chen Shiyin and Zhang Xiyao | |
| Team Leader: Gong Shaohua | ||
| Mentor: He Jian | ||
| Xi’an Tie Yi High School | ||
| Project: Solar-Powered Airship Emergency Rescue and Disaster Relief Schemes | ||
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Third Place: |
Lu Qiangsheng, Zhang Yaodong, Wang Zhizheng and Chen Qingyuan | |
| Team Leader: Liu Quanming | ||
| Mentor: Liu Wentao | ||
| The High School Affiliated to Xian Jiaotong University | ||
| Project: Multifunctional Flood Mitigation System | ||
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Finalists: |
Wang Huicheng, Lv Wentao, Li Zhuoyan and Wang Guowei | |
| Team Leader: Qiang Zhike | ||
| Mentor: Fang Jun | ||
| Xi’an Tie Yi Middle School | ||
| Project: Parasol-Shaped Portable Solar Emergency Distiller | ||
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Finalists: |
Jia Bingxin, Yang Peilin, Liu Yundong and Jiang Shenghui | |
| Team Leader: Gao Yuan | ||
| Mentor: Wang Chao | ||
| Middle School Affiliated to Northwest University | ||
| Project: Solar Energy Applications for Earthquake Relief | ||
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Finalists: |
Guo Yushuai, Zhang Tongrui and Guo Rongxin | |
| Team Leader: Gao Yuan | ||
| Mentor: Gao Lei | ||
| Middle School Affiliated to Northwest University | ||
| Project: The Scheme for Solar Mobile Phone Relief | ||
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Finalists: |
Danf Shuxuan, Zhang Zhong and Li Wei | |
| Team Leader: Cai Min | ||
| Mentor: Wang Jie | ||
| Xi’an Tie Yi Middle School | ||
| Project: Portable Machine Providing Emergency Food by Algae | ||
For more information about the Clean Tech Competition, visit www.cleantechcompetition.org.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in providing innovative equipment, services and software to enable the manufacture of advanced semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic products. Our technologies help make innovations like smartphones, flat screen TVs and solar panels more affordable and accessible to consumers and businesses around the world. At Applied Materials, we turn today's innovations into the industries of tomorrow. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com
About NSTA
The Arlington, VA-based National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA’s current membership includes approximately 60,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education. www.nsta.org