Startups & Projects
Welcome to SEED, where creativity thrives through exciting student and community projects! Our passionate members transform innovative ideas into positive impacts, from sustainable initiatives to tech solutions. Join us in exploring new horizons for a brighter future!
Bathymetrix / PEP 26 Comptetion
Name: Ben Gettier, McKenzie Jerabek, Sean Harrigan
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
School: Longwood University
Majors: Environmental Science, Business Admin
Project Description: Scalable, modular, and autonomous Aquatic Data Collection Drones to be used in a startup company. These drones will be capable of carrying a modular sensor payload to answer a variety of environmental questions.
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20 Feet From Space
Name: Madison Levelle, Ryan Urban, and Sean
School: Longwood University
Majors:Physics and Engineering
Project Description: DIY kits for space enthusiast to have their own radio satellite
Cast Cradle
Name: Zach Stephens
Hometown: Wytheville, VA
School: Longwood University
Major: Business Administration - Marketing
Project Description: A chest-mounted fly rod holder for fly fishing.
Cosmos for a Cause
Name: Megan Brown
Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
School: Longwood University
Major: Marketing & Management
Project Description: Custom designed earrings featuring a cosmos flower to help raise awareness for domestic violence. For every pair of earrings sold, $1 will be donated to Fearless! Hudson Valley, Inc. in honor of domestic violence survivor, Nicole Addimando.
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One World Athletes
Name: Oriana Izarra Vera
Hometown: Valencia, Venezuela
School: Longwood University
Major: Business Administration - Business Management
Project Description: One World Athletes is a mentorship and resource platform designed to support international student-athletes as they navigate the academic, athletic, and cultural challenges of studying in the U.S. The platform connects athletes with shared stories, practical guidance/resources, and a global support network.
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3D Printed Motorized Wheelchair
Name: Madison Kenyon
Hometown: Farmville, Virginia
School: Longwood University
Major: Therapeutic Recreation
Project Description: Working to make a customized 3d printed kit to turn any wheel chair into an electric one. The kit will be a fraction of the cost compared to existing products on the market.
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Multi Brush
Name: Megan Scarberry and Erike Webne
Hometown: Farmville, Virginia
School: Longwood University
Major: Accounting and Art
Project Description: Developed an innovative new paintbrush to reduce waist and increase efficiency for artists.
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