Austin Patzwahl Wins SUNY Potsdam Student Innovative Idea Competition

2015 Apr 2

SUNY Potsdam recognized three undergraduates who won top prizes in the College's student innovative idea competition, held during Economic Fusion 2015. The competition was judged by a panel of alumni and local business leaders.

Austin Patzwahl was recognized among the winners by College President Kristin G. Esterberg at the event.

• First place ($500): Molly Jones, a music business major from East Aurora, N.Y., took top honors for her idea, the "Quickstand," an innovative, space-saving and easy set-up percussion stand.
• Second place ($250): James Myer, a music business major and mathematics tutor from Ronkonkoma, N.Y., was honored for his idea, "M Square," an educational mobile app game combining music and math.
• Third place ($100): Austin Patzwahl, a business administration major from Canaan, N.Y., was recognized for his idea, "Flashing Brake Lights," a car safety proposal.

Economic Fusion celebrates innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, with a focus on the North Country economy, and SUNY Potsdam's commitment to the community.