JPL Annual Invention Challenge - 2008

The day started out under the clouds with a bit of rain during the set-up time, but by 11:30 the sun was out and the weather was perfect. I was pleased to see the fantastic turnout for this exciting event. We had 24 student teams and 6 JPL teams show their answer to the set of rules (a hotlink here would be good) that were posted back in August. The variety of solutions proved to be most entertaining to the 300 or so onlookers at this year's JPL Invention Challenge. A list of results is shown below.

*DNC = Did Not Compete (No Pictures)
*DQ = Disqualified

I wish to thank all of the volunteers that put on the show. Without their help, the event would not be possible. A special thanks goes out to Kim Lievense and her team, headed by Maggie Porter, for processing more than 200 student badges for all of the student teams. I also wish to acknowledge the talented work performed by Robert Denise for being the announcer and master of ceremonies during the contest.

At the end of the awards ceremony, Pamela Huntoon, Education Advisor for LA City Councilwoman Jan Perry, presented a Certificate of Recognition to JPL, represented by Deputy director Gene Tattini, for hosting the Invention Challenge.

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Paul MacNeal
paul.d.macneal@jpl.nasa.gov
Phone: (818) 354-7824