Tennessee lawmaker recognizes Ivy Academy students for one-of-a-kind innovation

Tennessee lawmaker recognizes Ivy Academy students for one-of-a-kind innovation

Students at Ivy Academy are designing and engineering solar-powered backpacks, an accomplishment that's impacting people worldwide.

12-Year-Old Girl Designs Solar-Powered Blanket to Help the Homeless

After solar installation in clothing like solar shirts, now solar blankets are getting attention in the industry. This time, a 12-year-old student from Scotland has come up with a smart idea to help people who live on the streets. Rebecca Young, a student from Kelvinside Academy in Glasgow, has created a solar-powered blanket to keep homeless people warm. She made the blanket as part of the Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal competition. A UK-wide…

Ivy Academy Students Win Charter Champion Award for Solar-Powered Backpack Project

SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Students at Ivy Academy have earned national recognition by receiving the Charter Champion Award for Community Impact Project of the Year, thanks to their groundbreaking innovation — solar-powered backpacks. These student-designed backpacks are equipped with solar panels that can charge electronic devices like phones and tablets. While the invention itself is impressive, the mission behind it is even more powerful. Th…