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Stage 2
Stage 2
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Lexi
What is your problem (at least 2 paragraph)? More detail the better
This is currently limited by the current level of light that biofluorescence produces
and the perspective of humans trying to solve the problem(most focus on an
alternative power solution rather than a full scale lighting replacement).
Mentor, why did you choose them, their credentials and contact info.
We choose him since he is Rachel’s grandpa and he is willing to help us. He is very
qualified in the biomedical field and worked for years on insulin pumps. Therefore,
He also has experience with consumer goods which is helpful for this project since
we want to make the plants be a nightlight.
Citations
https://makezine.com/2013/05/16/diy-synthetic-biology-making-your-own-glowin
g-plants/
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0015461
Rachel
What is your problem (at least 2 paragraph)? More detail the better
We are not able to find large amounts of alternative energy. It is hard to switch
since we are so reliant on coal. Additionally, power is hard to get to remote places
since you have to have a power plant run run electricity lines.
Mentor, why did you choose them, their credentials and contact info.
Nick Williams
Physics and Engineering teacher
At San Marin high school in Novato, California
He conducts a project with his freshman where they have to redesign a building to
be more energy efficient. Therefore, he would already have an idea of what is
reasonable and what is not.
Citations
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/energy-efficient-home-design
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/energy-efficient-home-design/ultra-efficient-
home-design
Greenhouse on side of house harnessing waste heat
Nihal
What is your problem (at least 2 paragraph)? More detail the better
The use of traditional energy sources are harmful to the environment, and
non-renewable. With nuclear reactors harming nearby streams and water-life, as
coal and factories bring out carbon in the air, which also is bad for the
environment, causing ocean acidification, changes in plant growth due to a
changing climate, affecting animals, affecting us.
Mentor, why did you choose them, their credentials and contact info.
Sources
Geothermal Energy Information and Facts | National Geographic
https://geg.ethz.ch/martin-saar-mentoring/
Careers in Geothermal Energy : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Advantages of Geothermal Energy - Conserve Energy Future
Matt
What is your problem (at least 2 paragraph)? More detail the better
The problem we are trying to solve is alternative, reliable power. There is a lack of
cheap, reliable power that does not rely on fossil fuels. We are focusing on
electricity that is used for lights. Currently, lights rely on connection to a power
grid. People who live in rural area or in an area that just experienced a natural
disaster are not able to receive this power. Sometimes in the case of Puerto Rico
and hurricane Maria people are without power for months. This means that they
will also not have any lights. Additionally, many people leave lights on during the
night or for extended periods of time like a night light. This is a large amount of
energy being consumed for nothing. We wanted to look for a solution that would
solve this problem as well by consuming less energy.
Mentor, why did you choose them, their credentials and contact info.
These people were chosen as mentor as they are both a capitalist company and an
educational service. They can serve both of those purposes for advising us.
Citations
https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.php?page=solar_home
https://www.solarenergy.org/careers-job-board/
Taylor
What is your problem (at least 2 paragraph)? More detail the better
The problem we are trying to solve is alternative, reliable power. There is a lack of
cheap, reliable power that does not rely on fossil fuels. We are focusing on
electricity that is used for lights. Currently, lights rely on connection to a power
grid. People who live in rural area or in an area that just experienced a natural
disaster are not able to receive this power. Sometimes in the case of Puerto Rico
and hurricane Maria people are without power for months. This means that they
will also not have any lights. Additionally, many people leave lights on during the
night or for extended periods of time like a night light. This is a large amount of
energy being consumed for nothing. We wanted to look for a solution that would
solve this problem as well by consuming less energy.
Mentor, why did you choose them, their credentials and contact info.
Tom Kiernan
Chief Executive Officer
American Wind Energy Association
Sources
https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/advantages-and-challenges-wind-energy
https://www.solacity.com/small-wind-turbine-truth/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_wind_turbine
Robert
Stage 2: Research
Fill this out for each solution and then put info on poster
What is your problem (at least 2 paragraph)? More detail the better
The problem we are trying to solve is alternative, reliable power. There is a lack of
cheap, reliable power that does not rely on fossil fuels. We are focusing on
electricity that is used for lights. Currently, lights rely on connection to a power
grid. People who live in rural area or in an area that just experienced a natural
disaster are not able to receive this power. Sometimes in the case of Puerto Rico
and hurricane Maria people are without power for months. This means that they
will also not have any lights. Additionally, many people leave lights on during the
night or for extended periods of time like a night light. This is a large amount of
energy being consumed for nothing. We wanted to look for a solution that would
solve this problem as well by consuming less energy.
Nuclear power plants can be very dangerous and have very negative effects to the
surrounding ecosystem if not protected. They can result in dangerous mutations or
even death when the radiation is spread through water or just passed on after it is
radiated. There have been a few nuclear - related crises such as Chernobyl.
However, nuclear power plants are increasingly becoming applied more and
greater security measures are being implemented, so as time goes on this solution
will become more feasible.
Citations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_fusion%E2%80%93fission_hybrid
https://en.wikipedia.orgPotential Role of Lasers for Sustainable Fission Energy
Production and Transmutation of Nuclear Waste C.D. Bowman and J.
Magill/wiki/Fusion_power#Energy_capture
Mentor:
Maria G. Korsnick
President and Chief Executive Officer
We chose her because she is the president and chief executive officer of the
Nuclear Energy Institute, and will surely be knowledgeable about the issue, and it’s
pros and cons.
Morgan
What is your problem (at least 2 paragraph)? More detail the better
Citations
Hydro:
https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.php?page=hydropower_home
Mentor
Richard Taylor, CEO, International Hydropower Association
We choose him because he is the highest in his field and he would know what is
possible with hydropower