McHale, who graduated from UD with after earning a degree in chemical engineering, won the Flyer Pitch competition after six rounds of competition featuring more than 200 teams.
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Cash prizes were awarded to all six finalists, according to the university.
The second place prize of $15,000 went to former professional baseball player Jim Ward and his daughter, UD alumna Tiffany Pikas. The pair designed a patented device called “HitGrip,” which helps athletes control their swings in baseball and golf, according to UD.
Third place and a $10,000 prize went to something called “S.T.A.R,” which was originally developed through UD’s ETHOS Center. “S.T.A.R.” is an environmentally friendly refrigeration method designed for use in areas with unreliable energy sources, according to the university.
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