Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation

Christopher Columbus Awards 2011-2012

Christopher Columbus Awards and $25,000 Columbus Foundation Community Grant

Finalist Teams

At an awards ceremony held at Walt Disney World®, two of the six Finalist teams received Gold Medals and $2,000 per team member for their winning entries. The competition is designed for teams of middle school-age students, and gives the students experience in solving problems using the scientific process of exploring, analyzing and drawing conclusions.

Gold Medal - The Incrediveyor! – Gahanna Middle School, Gahanna, OH and Mont Vernon Village School, Mont Vernon, NH

Problem: Dangerous bacteria on grocery store conveyor belts that can contaminate our food.

Solution: The Incrediveyor! a checkout belt made of hydrophobic, Teflon-coated glass fiber fabric that is continuously sanitized.

Gold Medal - Pinelands Eco Scienteers – All Saints Regional Catholic School, Manahawkin, NJ

Problem: Diminishing supply of fossil fuels and the pollution they cause

Solution: A unique solar collection system that is functional anywhere in the world