# Theme

2021-2022

Theme: Assistive technology for the elderly

# Description

Participants research and brainstorm the need for an invention or innovation of a device, system, or process related to the current year's theme. Team entries must include documentation of the team's work through an interactive display and a model/prototype. Semifinalists give an oral presentation to a panel of judges (who act as venture capitalist investors) to persuade the panel to invest in their invention/innovation. Judges interview the participants.

Careers Associated

• Engineer

• Multimedia Designer

• Product Designer

• Small Business Owner

# Oklahoma Eligibility

Entries are limited to three (3) teams of at least (3) individuals per chapter.

# Coordinators

Charles Frech

cfrech@alinecleo.k12.ok.us

Event Coordinator

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Kari Widener

Event Manager