Braun Student Inventor Award
The Ann and Dave Braun Student Inventor Award was established to recognize a South Dakota Mines student who has made a significant discovery or invention as a student at Mines. The selected recipient of this award will be recognized at the Research Symposium, will receive a $5,000 cash prize and a free patent application from Goodhue, Coleman & Owens, P.C.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be an individual or student group from South Dakota Mines.
Submissions/Judging Criteria
Each student must email or deliver a signed invention disclosure to the office of Economic Development. You will be judged on the completeness and clarity of the invention disclosure (40%) and the utility, novelty and non-obviousness of the invention (60%).
Timeline
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Date |
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Deliver or email a signed
original invention disclosure to:
Joseph Wright joseph.wright@sdsmt.edu
Office of Economic Development
O'Harra Building, Room 102 |
February
28, 2021
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Judges will review Invention Disclosures
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Week
of March 1, 2021
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Winner will be notified
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Week
of March 23, 2021
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Winner will be announced at the Research Symposium and receive $5,000 prize money. Winner also receives a free patent application from Goodhue, Coleman & Owens, P.C.
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Second
week of April
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Braun Inventor Award Winners
2020 Braun Inventor Award Winner: William Trevillyan, HomeMetrics, LLC
His invention is a fluid detection system that can detect small water leaks or flooding and alert a property owner that maintenance is needed before major damage occurs.
2019 Braun Inventor Award Winners: Mark Rotert and John Chandler, Tornado Aerodynamic Solutions, LLC
Their invention Improves fuel efficiency using a drag reduction device.