Sean+McDonnell

Sean McDonnell's page Electronic Ishoe A thirty year old MIT graduate knew his Grandma’s death could be prevented and he did something about it. He is Erez Lieberman-Aiden and used his intelligence to invent the electronic ishoe. This ishoe is a shoe sole that helps older people manage their balance before a deadly fall occurs. It tracks the persons balance patterns using sensors and it is battery powered. It transmits data to computers about the person’s walking and standing stability. He earned a 30,000 dollar prize for this innovation. He also worked with colleagues to make a 3-D human genome that helps scientists figure out how genetically identical cells can have different functions. He thought of his electronic ishoe idea when working as an intern at NASA. At NASA, he was analyzing astronauts balance in low gravity environments. The ishoe uses a Bluetooth connection to transmit the data to computers. Erez Lieberman-Aiden has been spending most of his time working on the human genome but he says he will use the award money for further research on the ishoe.

YEA SEAN!!!!!!

My thoughts on BP oil spill. BP is a very successful company that profits billions. That took a turn for the worst when a boat drilled a well and caught on fire and sank. Eleven crewman are missing and presumed dead in the worst accident in the gulf. This has led sevearla companies to improve safety for this dangerous job. The oil spilled in the ocean and BP plans to cover it with a canopy. BP also sent 32 ships, 5 planes, 2 transport planes, and 1,000 people in a relief effort.