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Winners of the Bud Albin Challenge Round

First Place Winners: $3000

Energy Portfolio Solutions

Energy Portfolio Solutions (EPS)
Concept: An intelligent decision support (IDS) system for the electricity industry. ESPO recommends a portfolio of energy sources to be used in generating electricity that will maximize the return for a given risk. The product can also be used in buying a portfolio of electricity generated from different fuel sources that will maximize the return for a given source mix or price preference. The key service provided by the product is the ability to match demand and supply in a changing marketplace.
Amit Savant ’07, MBA
John Dow ’08, Part-time MBA
Padmabala Venugopal ’08, Part-time MBA
Thandapani Palanichamy ’08, Part-time MBA
Faculty Advisor: Professor Robert Gough
Glycura

Glycura™ - A Catalyst for a Cure
Concept: A sophisticated analytical system enhanced with software. Its function is to determine the carbohydrate sequence and structure found in glycoproteins. Glycura can perform a more detailed analysis of glycoproteins at a significantly faster rate than current technology allows. Glycura has the capability to aid in the analysis and evaluation of drug production consistency in R&D and manufacturing.
Anna Boisvert ’08, WSBE
Gregory Richardson ’08, WSBE
Sebastian Titz ’08, MBA
Faculty Advisor: Professor Venky A.R. Venkatachalam

Novel Superabsorbant

Novel Superabsorbent from Renewable Resource
Concept: A biodegradable superabsorbent prepared by a special crosslinker and itaconic acid which is a low-cost biochemical derived from the fermentation of sugar. One hundred times swelling ratio can be reached.
Ming Cao ’08G, CEPS
Faculty Advisor: Professor Yvon Durant

Second Place Winners: $1500

ARGOS

ARGOS - The Unleash: Go Unleash Your Life
Concept: A retractable, self-enclosed leash that is permanently attached to a dog collar or dog harness. It is specifically designed to free the hands of the dog handler, while providing the option of instant control.
Meghan Berggren ’08, MBA
Amanda Colby ’08, MBA
Faculty Advisor: Professor William Burke
Chalk Talk

Chalk Talk
Concept: An interactive, Web-based portal that facilitates the communication and flow of information between parents, teachers, students, and administrators in primary through high school levels.
Bradley Martin ’08, MBA
Shaun Kellogg ’08, MBA
Hayley Holmes ’08, MBA
Alison Hudson ’08, MBA
Faculty Advisor: Professor Robert Gough

 Optical Measurement Sensor

Optical Measurement Sensor
Concept: An optical measurement sensor for testing bridge deflection.  Allows an individual with minimal training to gauge the amount of variance in a bridge’s movement during load testing procedures.  These devices will be able to accurately measure a bridge’s sensitivity to movement with respect to known safety parameters regarding deflection.
Donald Wyman ’08, WSBE
Peter Krauklin ’08, CEPS
Patrick Nearing ’08, CEPS
Faculty Advisor: Professor Erin Bell

Third Place Winners: $1000

Eco-Oasis Sleep System

Eco-Oasis (Eco-Friendly) Sleep System (Climate Controlled Sleep System Environment)
Concept: A climate controlling unit that can be attached to any size bed frame. It controls the temperature and humidity of the air immediately surrounding a person as he or she sleeps.
Timothy Andrews ’08, CEPS
Steven Robertson ’09, WSBE
Faculty Advisor: Professor May-Win Thein

 FitVending Company, LLC

FitVending Company, LLC
Concept: Healthy snacks offered in vending machines strategically placed at schools, college campuses, office buildings, and sport complexes throughout Concord, Manchester and Nashua, New Hampshire. FitVending will utilize unique marketing channels (school and corporate administration and parent groups, etc.) to promote products. 
David Best ’08, Part-time MBA
Ryan Taylor ’08, Part-time MBA
Brian Le ’08, Part-time MBA
Faculty Advisor: Professor William Burke

 OxyBottle

OxyBottle - The water bottle and oxygen system of the future
Concept: A water bottle that contains a shot of oxygen for recovery use. The bottle has a nozzle that releases oxygen from a miniature tank, with two liquid spouts on the sides. This product allows an athlete to receive treatment that typically only professional players are given.
Russell Wilcox ’11, CEPS
Igor Tsentalovich ’11, CEPS
Faculty Advisor: Professor William Naumes

 

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