We are pleased to announce that iLEAD Exploration has four finalist teams in the 4th-7th Grade and 8th-12th Grade iLEAD California DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenges!
4th-7th Grade Finalists
Congratulations to the finalists:
Team Pleurotus eryngii (King Trumpet Mushroom Mycelium)
- Member: iLEAD Exploration 4th Grader Matthew F.
- Question: What are the effects of microgravity on the mycelium of Pleurotus eryngii (king trumpet mushrooms)?
Team Fructilactobacillus sanfranciscensis (Sourdough)
- Members: iLEAD Exploration 5th Grader Tesla B. and 4th Grader Annalee B.
- Question: What is the effect of microgravity on Fructilactobacillus sanfranciscensis (sourdough) starter?
Team Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Member: SCVi 7th Grader Kara C.
- Question: What are the effects of microgravity on acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
Team Salvia hispanica (Chia)
- Members: iLEAD AV Studio 6th Graders Harper M., Francesca B., Joel P.
- Question: What is the effect of microgravity on the germination of Salvia hispanica (chia) seeds?
Team Ocimum basilicum (Purple Basil)
- Member: iLEAD Lancaster 7th Grader Jahtar F.
- Question: What is the effect of microgravity on Ocimum basilicum (purple basil) seeds?
8th-12th Grade Finalists
Congratulations to the finalists:
Team Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster Mushroom)
- Members: iLEAD Exploration 9th Grader William T.
- Question: How does microgravity affect the structural effectiveness of biocomposite materials?
Team Armadillidium vulgare (Pill Bugs)
- Members: iLEAD Exploration’s Capriana Y., Grayson Y., and Ryder Y.
- Question: Can Armadillidium vulgare (pill bugs) increase the pH of soil in microgravity?
Team Phyllostachys edulis (Bamboo Shoots)
- Members: SCVi’s Madison F., Quinn R., Sergio V., Jonah O.
- Question: What are the effects of microgravity on Phyllostachys edulis (bamboo) seeds?
Team Moringa Oleifera (Malunggay)
- Members: iLEAD AV Studio 8th Graders Mason M., Xander B., Valentino D.
- Question: What is the effect of microgravity on Moringa oleifera (malunggay) seeds?
Team Punica granatum (Red Wilk Pomegranate)
- Members: Empower Generations 9th and 11th Graders Jayden G., Liam B., and Branden M.
- Question: What is the effect of microgravity on Punica granatum (pomegranate) seeds?
FAQs
Q: What is a finalist?
A: A finalist in this competition is an author of an experiment who exhibited high rigor and effort. They are considered authors of the top 5 of proposals received in the design challenge.
Q: What are the next steps in the selection process?
A: Proposals will be submitted to a panel of aerospace assessors for review. The assessors make experiment selection recommendations.
The team selected for launch for each challenge will be announced on October 18. Stay tuned!