[Mark Sheridan]

The award was pilot tested in northern California last year. Team 254 won the award for their t-shirt cannon robot, Shockwave. For teams that have had side projects during the preseason, like prototype drivetrains. This would be an excellent opportunity to see if something you came up with is patent-able.

Plus a team does not have to enter. maybe a student on the team had a really cool science project. I am going to ask around my team, you never know if someone has something they might want to enter. A couple weeks ago, I found out two of my students are planning on releasing an android app.

Also, the award goes to the team, but the patent goes to the inventor. Its win-win to ask around to see if someone has something.