California students invented a cooling device for firefighters and farmworkers, filed a patent application, and became finalists in the SXSW Innovation Awards

California students invented a cooling device for firefighters and farmworkers, filed a patent application, and became finalists in the SXSW Innovation Awards

Students at Calistoga Junior/Senior High School developed a cooling device targeting hot working conditions. They presented their invention at EurekaFest and the California State Capitol. The project utilized a $7,500 grant from the InvenTeams initiative to support their research and development. Their invention gained recognition as a finalist for the SXSW Innovation Awards. The InvenTeams program aims to inspire students to address real-world …