iLEAD California 8th-12th Grade DreamUp to Space 25-26 Experiment Design Challenge Finalists Announced

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We are pleased to announce the finalists in the iLEAD California 8th-12th grade #DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenge Mission 25-26! 

iLEAD California 8th-12th Grade DreamUp 25-26 Finalist Announcement (Instagram Post (45))

Team Mycotecture

  • School: iLEAD Exploration
  • Members: William T. and Teagan K.
  • Grades: 9th and 10th
  • Question: How does microgravity affect the structural integrity of mycelium-based biocomposite materials?

Team Epipremnum aureum (Golden Pothos)

  • School: SCVi
  • Members: Rayleigh N., Elise M., Armelle A.
  • Grade: 8th
  • Question: What are the effects of microgravity on the growth of Epipremnum aureum (Golden Pothos)?

Team Zea mays (Corn)

  • School: SCVi
  • Members: Macsen R., Deena A., Makayla D., Star B.
  • Grade: 10th
  • Question: What is the effect of microgravity on the germination of Zea mays (corn)?

FAQs

Q: What is a finalist?
A: A finalist is an experiment proposal author whose work demonstrates exceptional rigor and effort, placing them among the top three submissions 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 will be announced on April 22 . Stay tuned!

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