USF graduate develops jewelry sensors to detect spiked drinks

TAMPA, Fla. — A University of South Florida graduate, athlete and CEO and co-founder of Elora, is celebrating more than receiving her MBA this weekend. Addison Bounds is putting that degree to use to help keep women safe.

“We are developing miniaturized chemical sensors, and we’re embedding them into aesthetic pieces of jewelry to prevent drink spiking,” said Bounds.

Sensors are being placed into bracelets and pendants. Bounds, who played beach volleyball for USF, says the motivation behind the mission is personal…

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