ITEST PI Mike Barnett's Urban Hydrofarmer's Project featured in NSF's Science Nation
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The National Science Foundation's online magazine, Science Nation, recently featured an article and video of ITEST PI's Mike Barnett's Urban Hydrofarmer's Project. The project instructs students in the construction of solar-powered hydroponic systems, guides them through them hydroponic farming techniques, and allows them to reap the benefits by selling the organic produce at local farmer's markets. Exposing students to real-world applications for math and science, the project's goal is to motivate students to pursue science in higher education.
Read more about Mike Barnett's ITEST project: http://stelar.edc.org/projects/13591/profile/seeding-future-creating-gr…
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STEM Career Opportunities and Workforce Development
Youth Motivation and Interests in STEM
Additional Disciplines
Engineering - general
Environmental Science - general
Mathematics - general
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