SOLVE A PROBLEM IN THE WORLD
How can we use the knowledge gained this year to solve a problem in the world?
The project's goal was to use biology or biotechnology concepts to analyze and synthesize a solution to a problem in the world. The options were pretty much left unrestricted, allowing for anything from water purification to vertical farming, and more. Our group decided to look at the pressing problem of climate change, and how it impacts the globe. Specifically, we evaluated geoengineering techniques, their effectiveness, cost, and impact. We then concluded that we would investigate cloud seeding, and how it could help us ease the world into a greener future.
The Presentation
Global Warming and Geoengineering
Temperature Rise (C)
In 80 Years
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Cost of Global Warming Effects on Coastal Cities
In 2050
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Reflection
This projects was designed to provide closure to our Sophomore year in the STEM program. We had the opportunity to explore a wide variety of options in terms of problems and solutions. This provided our group to exhibit one of its strengths, which was long term planning and project brainstorming. We had a schedule, which we followed, and allowed us to be ahead of all the required deadlines. This was accomplished though strong leadership on the parts of all members. Each member had unique contributions, and took charge of a specific part of the project. Having an individual in control of every item facilitated a smooth process.
There were issues with our performance, however. The main one is drawn from the fact that there were multiple smaller write ups that had to be completed and turned in. The group successfully completed these, but there was substantial confusion on who should turn what item in. The lack of efficient communication on these multi-member items lead to the incorrect items being turned in. While these issues did end up being resolved, it did highlight what we could do better on.
Another item in which we could improve upon is our understanding of the assignment. Our group did not have a firm grip on what the project was asking, leading us to develop a presentation that did not conform to the standards. While this was discovered by the group fairly early on, it could have ended badly if it slipped through. I believe that all members now will take a second look at what needs to be done before starting to work.
There were issues with our performance, however. The main one is drawn from the fact that there were multiple smaller write ups that had to be completed and turned in. The group successfully completed these, but there was substantial confusion on who should turn what item in. The lack of efficient communication on these multi-member items lead to the incorrect items being turned in. While these issues did end up being resolved, it did highlight what we could do better on.
Another item in which we could improve upon is our understanding of the assignment. Our group did not have a firm grip on what the project was asking, leading us to develop a presentation that did not conform to the standards. While this was discovered by the group fairly early on, it could have ended badly if it slipped through. I believe that all members now will take a second look at what needs to be done before starting to work.