2018 Love’s Cup High Growth Graduate Division finalists named

Contraire
Oklahoma State University

Advisor: David Thomison
Team Leader: Aubrey McCutchan
Team Members: Greg Hendrickson, Stephen Ogle and Rabecca Wiseman

Contraire developed sensor-based control technology that reduces aeration costs at wastewater treatment plants by up to 45 percent. Municipal wastewater treatment plants can save up to $250,000 annually in utility costs using the process.

Indra – Lightning Strike Mitigation
Oklahoma State University

Advisor: Haley Keith
Team Leader: ShawnDea Dunzy
Team Members: Dilli Dhakal

Indra Lightning Strike Mitigation has developed the patent-pending Thunderbolt Series of light-weight, resilient materials for use in lightning damage mitigation in the wind generation and aerospace industries.  The material can withstand multiple lightning strikes, which are the No. 1 cause of wind turbine downtime.

Multivate
Oklahoma State University

Advisor: Richard Gajan
Team Leader: Momen Amer
Team Member: Austin Beaver

Multivate developed a novel multi-chamber, single-use bioreactor bag that reduces the cost of cell line production scale up by biopharmaceutical manufacturers. Multivate’s technology can save bio manufacturers up to $200,000 annually in fixed costs.

SkillCred
The University of Tulsa

Advisor: John Galbraith
Team Leader: Ryan Bailey
Team Member: Brooke Walters

SkillCred offers company recruiters a web-based skills testing application to verify credentials listed on resumes of job applicants. The verification technology promises to reduce time and cost to hire truly qualified employees.

Soundraiser
The University of Tulsa

Advisor: Jessica Kinsey
Team Leader: Jason Carini
Team Member: Tami Barrett

Soundraiser merges professional audio recording, copyright licensing and the art of fundraising into a streamlined process that enhances critical fundraising activities of high school band programs by facilitating the sale of their own music performances.

WaterWall
University of Central Oklahoma

Advisor: Maurice Haff
Team Leader: Christopher Koehler
Team Members: Angela Helmig, Rianna Ingalls and Wiley Krout

WaterWall is a patented fire-protection system that creates a barrier to fire yet lets people pass through in an emergency situation. The WaterWall was created to provide fire protection for large warehouses and storage facilities.