5 National Winning Projects on Human Health
eCYBERMISSION projects are all about making a positive impact in your community through STEM. It should come as no surprise, then, that one of the most popular subjects for students to investigate with science or solve with engineering is health and wellness. Here are five national-winning eCYBERMISSION projects that focus on improving human health. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll see your students’ project listed!
OMg
2021-2022 8th Grade National Winners
Team Stumptown
2020-2021 8th Grade National Winners
Team Stumptown researched how physical activity and physical therapy can reduce pain and improve physical function in adults and children suffering from arthritis or other types of rheumatic disease. Read their Mission Folder.
The Three Musketeeretts
2016-2017 9th Grade National Winners
Team The Three Musketeeretts worked to minimize Phantom Limb Sensation/Pain for amputees using cost effective virtual reality technology. They created a prototype using virtual reality with an armband and gesture control to create a cost-effective therapy that would be easily accessible to all amputees. Read their Mission Folder.
Las Chicas de Puerto Rico
2015-2016 6th Grade National Winners
Team Las Chicas de Puerto Rico investigated the effects of the Saharan dust levels on local respiratory issues and how to create an effective warning system for people who suffer from asthma in Puerto Rico. Read their Mission Folder.
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eCYBERMISSION registration opens in August and Mini-Grant applications are currently being accepted. Visit www.ecybermission.com to learn more.
Faith Benner
Sr. Communications and Marketing Specialist
OMg
2021-2022 8th Grade National Winners
Team OMg tested an assortment of soil additives to determine which was most effective in increasing magnesium content in plants in an effort to fight magnesium deficiency in humans. Read their Mission Folder.
2020-2021 8th Grade National Winners
Team Stumptown researched how physical activity and physical therapy can reduce pain and improve physical function in adults and children suffering from arthritis or other types of rheumatic disease. Read their Mission Folder.
Memory Tygers
2017-2018 9th Grade National Winners
Team Memory Tygers worked to explore other cultures that have lower occurrences of neurodegenerative disease to help find natural remedies to combat them. Read their Mission Folder.
The Three Musketeeretts
2016-2017 9th Grade National Winners
Team The Three Musketeeretts worked to minimize Phantom Limb Sensation/Pain for amputees using cost effective virtual reality technology. They created a prototype using virtual reality with an armband and gesture control to create a cost-effective therapy that would be easily accessible to all amputees. Read their Mission Folder.
Las Chicas de Puerto Rico
2015-2016 6th Grade National Winners
Team Las Chicas de Puerto Rico investigated the effects of the Saharan dust levels on local respiratory issues and how to create an effective warning system for people who suffer from asthma in Puerto Rico. Read their Mission Folder.
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eCYBERMISSION registration opens in August and Mini-Grant applications are currently being accepted. Visit www.ecybermission.com to learn more.
Faith Benner
Sr. Communications and Marketing Specialist
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