The materials search continues

CLARKSBURG, Maryland - December 12, 2008 - Public Relations team works to locate raw materials

During our meeting on Friday, December 12, all of our team members worked on the engineering aspects of the project; with our Public Relations team contacting various local companies with questions regarding materials and corporate donations. The fundraising effort has begun, with team shirt sales bringing in profit for the team. We hope to install a technical design program on the computers in our work lab to assist with developing "blueprints" and organizing ideas for the project. We are still planning to present our project at the Smithsonian event in March, so we are adjusting our schedules and dividing tasks to meet that goal.

Media Contact:
Justin Roth
Media & Public Relations Manager
Justin_Roth@cicmd.org

Exciting news from this Friday

CLARKSBURG, Maryland - November 5, 2008 - First electronic test completed, shirts are in!

This afternoon, we conducted our first electronic test using an LED light, and we've just learned one way how not to power an LED light. Additionally, team shirts arrived this afternoon, just in time for group pictures early next week!

Media Contact:
Justin Roth
Media & Public Relations Manager
Justin_Roth@cicmd.org

Making Progress on the Torch Cord

CLARKSBURG, Maryland - December 4, 2008 - November a productive month for Clarksburg High School InvenTeam

Our team made significant progress during the month of November, both in the technical aspect of the project and in improving our media and communication systems. Our engineering team has developed a functional model of a computer wire that illuminates when touched, and plans to move forward with that model. We have purchased some of the materials necessary for building the prototype, including USB wires for testing. Both our Budgeting and Media teams also made progress in November; with our financial coordinators actively maintaining our purchase records and our Public Relations Representatives responding to public inquiries regarding the project.

During the month of December, we plan to further develop our illuminating wire model, and begin working with various power sources for the Torch Cord.

Media Contact:
Justin Roth
Media & Public Relations Manager
Justin_Roth@cicmd.org

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Clarksburg High School InvenTeam

Ms.Estabrooks' Visit

On Tuesday November 18th, 2008, the Invention Education Officer of the Lemelson-MIT Program, Leigh Estabrooks, visited the Clarksburg High School InvenTeam. At the meeting she presented us with more information about the program and the team had the opportunity to ask any questions about the invention. She also toured the school and met the principal, Mr. James Koutsos. Finally, she showed the team an informational video about the Lemelson-MIT program. The team is continually making progress towards their final goal.

Media Contact:
Michael Goodier
Public Relations Representative
Michael_Goodier@cicmd.org