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Stephanie Kowlek had an interest in science ever since she was a young girl. Growing up in the 1930’s, she was dissuaded from pursuing a career in a male-dominated profession, but that didn’t stop her. At age 23, Kowlek graduated with a degree in chemistry from Carnegie College (currently named Carnegie Mellon University). She was …

Growing up, we all had ideas for inventions that we thought could change the world. As a child, Lonnie Johnson was told that he shouldn’t aspire to be anything more than a technician. But that didn’t stop the young inventor from dreaming big. Given the nickname “The Professor,” Johnson was constantly tinkering with projects in …

The Air-Tech Air Vest is a revolutionary product that’s helping save the lives of many motorcycle riders. Being on a motorcycle offers little protection if you are in an accident. A majority of the time, it’s the motorcycle rider who leaves the scene in an ambulance, even if the accident isn’t their fault. Surprisingly, this …

A new wheelchair could be hitting the market this year thanks to one group of persistent grad students from Sweden. The Scewo chair uses specialized rubber tracks to grip on to stairs, allowing for the chair to maintain stability, even on spiral staircases. Its large wheels allow the chair to maneuver many obstacles, while still …

The sport of downhill skiing hasn’t changed much since it was first invented in 1840. Two poles and two skis seem to do the trick, and once you learn, avid skiers claim it’s just like riding a bicycle. SNOGO, wanting to change the traditional method of speeding down the mountain, invented the SNOGO Ski Bike. …

We’ve come a long way in the past 40 years. It wasn’t long ago that you could pack the family into the car and head down the road and see a drive-in movie. One company is putting a new spin on this classic concept. The Ford Motor Company envisions a world where humans kick back …