The Future of Growing Food Indoor Farming - On Earth - in Space - on Other Planets (#766)

Start Date: 2024-06-24

End Date: 2024-07-19

Start Time: 14:00

End Time: 16:00

  • filter_dramaClass Description

    This class can be free! It's easy - just register for any 2 or more summer classes where the combined cost exceeds the fee for this course. MEETING SCHEDULE: Mon 2pm-4pm Fri 12pm-2pm *Student lab time will be on Wednesday from 2-4* (optional day) Why are we offering this? Because PVNet is a non-profit and we want students to receive a better education and make the world a better place with healthy food. High School Students will work together to set up an indoor based farming system. There is something for everyone in this class: - Farming - Biology - Electronics - Mechanical Engineering NASA, JPL, MIT are all actively collaberating to develop new techniques to grow food ON EARTH - IN SPACE - ON THE MOON & MARS Want to get really excited? Visit these websites: https://www.livekindly.co/growing-vegetables-space-easier-than-sounds/ https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230518005381/en/Plenty-Opens-World%E2%80%99s-Most-Technologically-Advanced-Indoor-Vertical-Farm-in-Compton Ages: 9th - 12th grade BENEFITS ================== - Learn to grow food - Supercharge your college application - Small class size = more attention - Opportunities for professional development - Excellent for improving job opportunities - Prepare for your future career

  • placeAdditional Information

    *Student lab time will be on Friday from 2-4* (optional day) What is lab time? - This is time students can come in to meet, collaborate, and research. *Students are required to bring a laptop* Students are invited to continue working on this project for 2 months beyond the official end date.

  • whatshotPrerequisites

    None