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!