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1998 Winners
Grades 10-12
First Place
SMAART: Shape Memory Alloys In Airplanes Reduce Turbulence
Advances in shape memory alloy technology make jet travel more comfortable, faster and, thanks to fuel savings, more affordable.
University Of Detroit Jesuit High School And Academy
Detroit, MI
Second Place
NaMReH: The Tissue Engineered Nanomachine Monitored Replacement Heart
A replacement organ for people suffering from cardiovascular disorders, this heart uses nanotechnology so that it can be constructed of the patient's own tissue.
University Laboratory High School
Urbana, IL
Antiquake: Securing Society Through The Science Of Nitino
Strands of the shape memory alloy nitinol reinforce building support beams in an earthquake and even lower the beams slowly in the event of severe damage.
South Salem High School
Salem, OR
Grades 7-9
First Place
In Vivo Cartilage Implants: The Technological Application Of Tissue Engineering To Regenerate Articular Cartilage
In the future, doctors custom-fit knee replacements that grow inside the kneecap, restoring full performance in only six weeks.
Kate Collins Middle School
Waynesboro, VA
Second Place
N.A.F.T.A. - Neuron Activation: A Frequency Technology Application
High-performance radio probes and a miracle substance called Myellinnium combine to make it possible to regenerate and repair damaged spinal cords.
Point Grey Mini School
Vancouver, BC
Quack - The Duckweed Paper
Genetically enhanced duckweed -- a common aquatic plant -- yields abundant cellulose for high-quality paper.
John Burroughs School
St. Louis, MO
Grades 4-6
First Place
Operation Odor Eater: Taking The Stink Out Of Hog Farming
Hogs smell like pure profits with this ingenious system which filters air and converts hog waste into fuel for electric power generation.
Pickens Academy
Carrollton, AL
Second Place
The Medwatch
This attractive timepiece turns an ordinary digital watch into an extraordinary medical safeguard, complete with vital signs sensors, health records and even a 911 button.
Mayfield Woods Middle School
Elkridge, MD
The Smart Smoke Detector
This safety device includes a host of advanced life-saving features, including a 3-D holograph that tells residents what to do in the event of a fire.
Leeds Elementary School
Arlington, WI
Grades K-3
First Place
Finders Keepers
No more "losers weepers": when you attach a microchip to your keys, wallet or anything else you don't want to misplace, this microprocessor locates it instantly.
Holmes Elementary School
San Diego, CA
Second Place
DNA Door Opener
A simple nod of the head opens doors with this handy technology which incorporates sensors that scan DNA contained in hair follicles.
Bluemont Elementary School
Manhattan, KS
The Tooth Buffer
Chomp down on this convenient battery-powered oral hygiene device and thirty seconds later, your teeth and gums will be "professionally" clean.
Eugene Christian School
Eugene, OR
