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Create Mobile Algae Lab, for Science / Engineering across New England Stephen Chinosi, Newton Public Schools

COMPETED FOR

$250K
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Competed in
March, 2010

Goals

  • Offer schools cutting edge science and engineering curriculum
  • Help schools to partner with universities and community organizations
  • Enable students and faculty to collaborate on curriculum development

Overview

The Mobil Algae Lab is a strategic partnership between Save that Stuff, Newton North High School, and MIT that will offer cutting edge science and engineering curriculum to schools throughout New England. Our vision is to have this 53' (tractor trailer) mobil lab spend a few weeks or a semester at each school partnering with MIT and Newton North students and faculty. The algae lab will engage students through an integrated curriculum of biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, economics and business of alternative energy. Students across New England, from urban schools to the rural north country communities that often find themselves with limited educational resources, will reap the benefits of this hands-on learning adventure.

Action Plan:

Curriculum and Faculty Development, 25 partner schools10,000 students exposed to the programExpand the Lab resources both educationally and geographically

How will the 250K be Used?

Budget Notes: The Lab is about 75% ready, updates are minor and will enhance the program for High Schools and small colleges. Logistics of moving the lab includes - driver time, fuel, permits, school site obstacles, securing an operational lab while traveling.
$ 100,000 Update the Mobil Algae Lab and get it operational
$ 10,000 Logistics of moving Lab to 25 schools over two year period
$ 15,000 Curriculum Development and Materials includes websites
$ 20,000 Project Curriculum Coordinator
$ 20,000 Maintain and support ongoing curriculum in 25 partner schools
$ 60,000 build mini algae labs for 25 partner schools
$ 10,000 Project Logistics Coordinator
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