Grasshopper
Honorable Mention
Name: Russell Henning
School: San Jose State University
City: San Jose, CA
Grasshopper is a walk-behind tractor with an engine that can run on any kind of organic matter, including dried grass, coconut shells, and agricultural waste. Besides being environmentally friendly, it would potentially assist farmers in developing countries who cannot afford to buy, repair, or operate expensive equipment. "It's obligatory for students to be thinking about how to serve people in underprivileged circumstances," Nikitas commented. "This might make a big difference in a village."
