Baltimore maker Sierra demos her "Piano Jukebox" for #PCAST member Jim Gates. #WHScienceFair pic.twitter.com/12jRMiFnbr
— The White House OSTP (@whitehouseostp) March 23, 2015A Baltimore high-school sophomore is one of 34 exhibitors presenting today at the 2015 White House Science Fair. 15-year old Sierra Seabrease converted a deserted piano into an innovative, fully functioning jukebox that can play songs from a realtime Spotify playlist. The device uses LEDs, a microphone, and other technology to prompt shining interactive lights that correspond to the music notes being played. Sirerra is involved with the Baltimore tech community group, Makerettes, which aims to expand the role of young women within the larger Baltimore tech scene. The impressive local sophomore has given two TEDxYouth@Baltimore talks, where she spoke about tech outreach through “reverse mentoring” opportunities.
Here is a quick social media round up of the innovative projects presented at today's Science Fair at the White House:
Happy #NationalPuppyDay! This #WHScienceFair pup is celebrating with 3D-printed paws ? http://t.co/h8h3EKfYki https://t.co/WQFMyeKMVu — The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 23, 2015
Tara Anderson worked with colleagues at a company focused on 3D printing to design custom-made prosthetics for her foster dog, Derby, who was born with deformed front legs. Using data from CAT scans and 2D photos of Derby's legs, she was able to 3D print new limbs that the dog uses everyday to run and play with.
18-year old Bluyé showcases his project on water purification. #WHScienceFair pic.twitter.com/9TYmA2xrRo — The White House OSTP (@whitehouseostp) March 23, 2015
Over the last four years, Bluyé DeMessie has developed a novel method to convert agricultural waste into a bio-charcoal. The process is capable of removing pollutants from water within a short contact time. He plans to study chemistry as a freshman at Harvard University in the fall.
Now! @TeamVic @BillNye interview amazing students live from #WHScienceFair: http://t.co/GMGxtQ3E66 pic.twitter.com/oy0zMgHO1W
— The White House OSTP (@whitehouseostp) March 23, 2015
Because no science fair is really on until Bill Nye and his classic bowtie make the scene.
Kate, Claudia, and Nathan present their project on "Bee Awareness". #WHScienceFair pic.twitter.com/I67wKTpRzG
— The White House OSTP (@whitehouseostp) March 23, 2015
A student team between the ages of 12 and 14 from North Carolina are working to help revitalize honey bee populations. Their project works to inform the public and businesses about the harmful effects of specific chemicals on honey bee populations. The "Bee Award Team" was awarded the $25,000 Columbus Foundation Community Grant for their project.
