Aggie Invent
🏆 Achievement: 2nd Place & Best Prototype Award
Our team, 'Bio Ditch,' secured 2nd place and $2,500 and won the Best Prototype Award at the Aggie Invent for the Planet competition! 🚀🌍
We tackled a critical agricultural issue by concentrating on reducing nitrates in farm runoff to combat water pollution. Our inventive strategy involved utilizing trenches and bio-waste-filled sacks for nitrate filtration and absorption. Additionally, we harnessed AI to optimize fertilizer usage, cutting down on waste and promoting sustainable farming practices. 🌱🤖
The collaboration with talented peers and mentors was incredibly motivating as we delved into the world of AI-driven environmental solutions. This journey has been priceless, enabling us to create a tangible impact in the fields of agriculture and sustainability! 🙌
Competition Details
- ● Event: Aggie Invent for the Planet
- ● Team: Bio Ditch
- ● Location: Texas A&M University
- ● Result: 2nd Place Winner
- ● Prize: $2,500
- ● Award: Best Prototype Award
Project Highlights
- ● Problem: Reducing nitrates in farm runoff to combat water pollution
- ● Solution: Trenches and bio-waste-filled sacks for nitrate filtration
- ● AI Integration: Optimized fertilizer usage to reduce waste
- ● Impact: Sustainable farming practices and environmental protection
Project Details
Our project addressed a critical environmental challenge: water pollution from agricultural runoff. Nitrates from fertilizers contaminate water sources, creating serious environmental and health concerns. Our team developed an innovative solution that combines traditional filtration methods with modern AI technology.
Technical Approach: We designed a system using trenches and bio-waste-filled sacks that effectively filter and absorb nitrates from farm runoff. The bio-waste material acts as a natural filter, removing harmful nitrates before they reach water sources. Additionally, we integrated AI algorithms to optimize fertilizer application, reducing the initial nitrate load and promoting more sustainable farming practices.
Impact & Recognition: The judges recognized our solution for its practical applicability, technical innovation, and potential for real-world implementation. Winning both 2nd place and the Best Prototype Award validated our approach and demonstrated the power of combining environmental science with AI-driven solutions to address pressing global challenges.
Experience & Impact
Aggie Invent for the Planet was an incredible experience that challenged us to think creatively and develop innovative solutions under competitive conditions. The collaboration with talented peers and mentors was incredibly motivating as we delved into the world of AI-driven environmental solutions.
This journey has been priceless, enabling us to create a tangible impact in the fields of agriculture and sustainability. The competition emphasized not just technical excellence, but also the ability to communicate ideas effectively and demonstrate real-world applicability. This experience reinforced my passion for innovation and problem-solving, highlighting the importance of combining technical knowledge with creative thinking to address complex environmental challenges.