iLEAD Lancaster & iLEAD California DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenge Finalists Announced

We are pleased to announce the finalists for the iLEAD Lancaster DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenge Mission 24-25! In addition, iLEAD Lancaster has a finalist team in iLEAD California’s 4th-7th Grade DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenge! 

24-25 iLEAD Lancaster DreamUp to Space Finalists

Congratulations to the iLEAD Lancaster finalists:

Team Calendula officinalis (Marigold)

• Member: 7th Grader Aayla A.
• Question: What is the effect of microgravity on Calendula officinalis (marigold) seeds?

Team Dypsis lutescens (Areca Palm)

• Member: 7th Grader Ma’Kayla M.
• Question: What is the effect of microgravity on Dypsis lutescens (areca palm) seeds?

Team Ocimum basilicum (Purple Basil)

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

Team Salix alba (White Willow Tree)

• Members: 7th Graders Tron B., Esteban B., Rafael L., James P., and Orion G.
• Question: What is the effect of microgravity on Salix alba (white willow tree) seeds?

Team Helianthus annuus (Sunflower)

• Members: 7th Graders Amani and Pierre C.
• Question: What is the effect of microgravity on Helianthus annuus (becka sunflower) seeds?

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

Congratulations to the finalists:

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 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 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?

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!