The 2024 Global Winners have been announced! | James Dyson Award 2024

Introducing the 2024 James Dyson Award Winners00:00:02

James Dyson introduces the 2024 James Dyson Award, aiming to encourage students to solve problems. He announces that he's about to call the two unexpecting winners.

Athena: Portable Scalp Cooling Device00:00:20

One winner, Olivia, designed a portable scalp cooling device called Athena, inspired by her mother's chemotherapy. This low-cost alternative helps minimize hair loss during chemotherapy treatments, improving patients' quality of life. Olivia is announced as the international award winner for the medical section.

Aether: Reusable Weather Detectors00:01:35

The second winning project addresses environmental pollution caused by weather balloons. Daniel and Shane developed 'Aether', a system for reusable weather detectors. Their design, inspired by maple seeds, allows radio sondes to glide back to collection points, reducing electronic waste and making weather sensing more sustainable. They are announced as the winners of the sustainability James Dyson award.

Encouraging Problem Solvers00:02:52

James Dyson expresses excitement about the innovative ideas and the number of students finding solutions to severe problems, emphasizing the importance of action over just discussion.