The ICE-T Project

When
Weekly on Mondays from Mon, Jan 23, '23 to Mon, May 8, '23
Mon (1/23/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (1/30/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (2/6/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (2/13/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (2/20/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (2/27/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (3/6/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (3/13/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (3/20/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (3/27/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (4/3/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (4/10/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (4/17/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (4/24/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (5/1/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Mon (5/8/23) 4:30–6:30pm EDT (2 hrs)
Who
The Citizen Science Lab
814-830-3100
Where
The Citizen Science Lab-South Hills | 1699 Washington Road, Suite 200, Pittsburgh
Ages
13–18 yrs old
Attendance
Drop-off: kids only
Price
Free • Waitlist
About

The ICE-T (Integrating Computational & Experimental Technologies) Project will teach students the computer coding language and experimental techniques required to examine the physiology, biochemistry and voltage potential of microbial fuel cells (MFC) made from river sediment.

There are two phases to the ICE-T Project. Phase one will concentrate on the science behind the Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) and actual construction. Phase two will involve design, construction, and management of a high altitude weather balloon that the MFCs will be attached to.

Using biosensors, a Raspberry Pi and the programming skills learned in phase 1, they collect and analyze data from the MFC and then formulate a hypothesis on how to increase the voltage output of the MFC. This is an innovative project that bridges the disciplines of renewable energy research, biological analysis, and computer science into one.

Please note that this program is primarily intended for students who also identify as black, African American, or of African descent.

https://www.thecitizensciencelab.org/programs/ice-t-project

This program is open to High School students.

Dinner will be provided to all participants.

Transportation may be available to those who need it.

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