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Think Outside the Box

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Junior Winner
Emily T.
Cupertino, CA
Space Anchor
Junior Finalist
Lauren L.
Los Altos, CA
California Odyssey
Junior Finalist
Owen D.
Portland, OR
The Gamemaker
Junior Finalist
Trisha S.
Cupertino, CA
Nature Lamp
Junior SemiFinalist
Anna H.
Milton, MA
Assemblexes
Junior SemiFinalist
Nagasai Sreyash S.
Ashburn, VA
MicrogravityLunchbox
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Teen Winner
Thomas S.
Gretna, NE
Expanding Pod
Teen Finalist
Ansel A.
Cupertino, CA
Bio-Fold Lab Rack
Teen Finalist
Jefferson J.
Auburn, AL
FootShield
Teen Finalist
Noah T.
Spring, TX
Space Clamp
Teen SemiFinalist
Alex C.
Wheaton, IL
Expanding Pentidock
Teen SemiFinalist
Daniel P.
Virginia Beach, VA
Multi-Tool Bracelet
Teen SemiFinalist
Ethan C.
Golden, CO
Washcloth Applicator
Teen SemiFinalist
Kevin S.
Lubbock, TX
Folding earmuffs
Teen SemiFinalist
Sydney V.
Bellevue, WA
Iron Planter
Teen SemiFinalist
Vitus P.
Cary, NC
Adaptive Food Holder
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