iLEAD California DreamUp to Space Finalists Announced

We are pleased to announce that Empower Generations has a finalist team in the iLEAD California 8th-12th Grade DreamUp to Space Experiment Design Challenge Mission 24-25! 

Congratulations to the finalists:

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 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 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 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 will be announced on October 18. Stay tuned!