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Putting a Lid on Concussions - Materials Testing and a New Helmet Design
| Challenge: | Innovation | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | | | City: | , | | School: | | | Abstract: | I have come up with a scientific method using electronics to explore improved materials for use in construction of helmets for sports impacts. The results of these tests have been applied to a new prototype helmet. Testing with the same equipment used for materials analysis has proved my helmet to be a superior solution over helmets currently being sold, which results in less sports concussions. |
| Awards | Value | Challenge Award - Innovation
Junior
Sponsor: Research In Motion | $500.00 | Excellence Award - Junior
Gold Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | $1 500.00 | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Gold Medallist - $4000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $4 000.00 | Platinum Award - Best Junior Project
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | $5 000.00 | | Total | $11 000.00 | |
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