iLEAD AV Studio & iLEAD California DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenge Finalists Announced

We are pleased to announce the finalists for the iLEAD AV Studio DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenge Mission 24-25! In addition, iLEAD AV Studio has finalist teams in iLEAD California’s 4th-7th and 8th-12th DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenges!

24-25 iLEAD AV Studio DreamUp to Space Finalists

Congratulations to our iLEAD AV Studio finalists:

Team Brassica oleracea (Cauliflower)

• Members: 7th Graders Marlaya F. and Harmony B.
• Question: What is the effect of microgravity on the germination of Brassica oleracea convar (purple cauliflower) seeds?

Team Salvia hispanica (Chia)

• Members: 6th Graders Harper M., Francesca B., Joel P.
• Question: What is the effect of microgravity on the germination of Salvia hispanica (chia) seeds?

Team Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane)

• Members: 6th Graders Austin M., Lucas B., Isaac C.
• Question: What is the effect of microgravity on Hericium erinaceus (lion’s mane) mycelium?

Team Moringa oleifera (Malunggay)

• Members: 8th Graders Mason M., Xander B., Valentino D.
• Question: What is the effect of microgravity on Moringa oleifera (malunggay) seeds?

Team Prunus avium (Cherry)

• Members: 6th Graders Laela J., Kloey L., Serenity O.
• Question: What is the effect of microgravity on Prunus avium (cherry) seeds?

24-25 iLEAD California 4th-7th Grade DreamUp to Space Finalists

Congratulations to the finalists:

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 Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

• Member: SCVi 7th Grader Kara C.
• Question: What are the effects of microgravity on acetaminophen (Tylenol)?

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 Ocimum basilicum (Purple Basil)

• Member: iLEAD Lancaster 7th Grader Jahtar F.
• Question: What is the effect of microgravity on Ocimum basilicum (purple basil) seeds?

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?

🧪🚀24-25 iLEAD California 8th-12th Grade DreamUp to Space Finalists

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 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 Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster Mushroom)

• Members: iLEAD Exploration 9th Grader William T.
• Question: How does microgravity affect the structural effectiveness of biocomposite materials?

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?

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?

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!