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!