The IEEE President’s Change the World Competition recognizes students who have taken on the challenge of developing unique solutions to real-world problems using engineering, science, computing, and leadership skills. More than 200 students from around the world took up the challenge, and the top three winning teams received their prizes last month in Los Angeles. Recipients of the Supreme Prize of $10,000 were Drew Hall and Richard Gastner of Stanford University, who developed NanoLab, a hand-held diagnostic laboratory. This protein-detection device allows vital diagnostic testing in parts of the world in which there is no easy access to lab facilities. The Distinguished Student Humanitarian Prize of $5000 went to a team of Indian students who developed special electronic aids for physically or mentally handicapped children, and the Exceptional Student Humanitarian Prize of $2,500 went to a team from Rowan University in New Jersey, who developed a human powered grain crusher. This unique device frees farmers who cannot afford diesel powered machinery from the inefficient and time-consuming use of mortar and pestle.View the complete list of winners and the details of their work online.
IEEE Honors Youthful Innovators
