Atlanta International School

 
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PROJECTS | 2020

 

AuAuAid

Nai’la Morris, Jim Blasig, Adem Wijewickrema, Sophie Burk

AuAuAid uses collagen extracted from fish to make bandages used to heal wounds on burn victims.

https://sites.google.com/view/auauaid/home

Finalist Team

 

instructors

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Oliver Pennington

Oliver Pennington has been a Design Teacher at Atlanta International School for the past eight years specializing in Product Design and Resistant Materials. He has a degree in Sustainable Three-Dimensional Design and a postgraduate certificate in Education. Oliver is interested in utilizing Design Thinking & Project Based Learning to enhance students' learning.

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Jane Simpkins

Jane Simpkins, STEAM instructional coach at the Atlanta International School, is an educator who designs innovative ways to integrate STEAM, design thinking, & maker-centered learning into the curriculum. She is passionate about transformative change and innovation. A lifelong learner committed to developing courageous leaders who shape their world for the better, she has also been responsible for the design & delivery of over 35 professional development workshops including presentations at NAIS, AATE, Georgia STEM Forum, Atlanta Science Festival, Atlanta Maker Faire, and ISTE.

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Neill Ford

Neill Ford has been a design teacher at Atlanta International School for the past eight years specializing in Product Design, Graphic Design, Engineering, Resistant Materials, and Digital Design. He has a degree in Product Design and a postgraduate certificate in Education. Neill is passionate about design and delving into how products are made as well as the technical details of how things work.