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Senator Campbell recognizes Abby for developing drink-testing device 'Spikey'
Summary
Senator Campbell introduced a resolution honoring Abby, a young Ravenwood student who developed a key-chain drink-testing device called 'Spikey' that she says detects common drugs in about 15 seconds and has distributed more than 14,000 test strips while preparing to scale production.
Senator Campbell introduced a resolution recognizing Abby, a Ravenwood student and young entrepreneur who developed a key-chain style drink-testing device called 'Spikey.' The senator said Abby began the project after a family member was assaulted and worked with pharmaceutical experts to design a youth-friendly, customizable device that detects common drugs in roughly 15 seconds.
Senator Campbell said Abby has distributed more than 14,000 test strips, earned prize money from business competitions (more than $40,000 according to the senator) that she has reinvested in the company, and is preparing to scale production by transitioning manufacturing processes to increase durability. The senator also said Abby has partnered with a Nashville organization described in the transcript as 'Safe Bar Grama,' which ordered about 3,000 Spikey devices.
The resolution was introduced for member recognition and to highlight youth innovation and harm-prevention efforts on campuses and in nightlife settings. The measure was placed on the consent calendar as described by the presiding officer; no opposition to consent placement was recorded in the transcript.
