In today’s world, plastics are everywhere. They have become one of the most useful, yet harmful products utilized around the world. Every day, approximately 8 million pieces of plastic pollution find their way into our oceans and every year, 12 million tons of plastic are poured in. This excessive plastic pollution has been detrimental to […]
In our city, San Francisco, there is a huge problem that we come into contact with every day. It is almost like someone is experiencing homelessness and struggling to survive everywhere you turn. Last year, in our project Homeless Helpers Pt.1, we spread awareness through a series of podcasts. In these podcasts, we aimed to […]
The biodegradable GPS AirPods case serves to address the issue of lost AirPods in a convenient, cheap, and environmentally conscientious way. People spend about $700 million annually on replacing AirPods, which accounts for 7% of total AirPods sales. Our built in GPS cases would be cheaper and more effective than Apple’s current solutions of the […]
I designed and casted a liquid fueled rocket engine out of copper. The fuel is liquid methanol and the oxidizer is gaseous oxygen. The first engine I am building will produce 25 pounds of thrust and will not explode. As time goes on I plan to build more capable engines and also discover easier ways […]
Throughout my time in the i2 program, I’ve been asked to assist new members in their projects, but I haven’t always been the best mentor for their projects. To solve the problem of mentorship and assistance in projects, I’ve decided to accumulate basic data on each i2 member. I will be asking each member about […]
The Productivity Assistant is a personalized tool to help students study as efficiently as possible. It consists of a three minute “quiz” that surveys students’ struggles when studying (ex: procrastination, time management) and pairs it with a productivity method to implement in your study schedule.
The first time I discovered the buffer in our attendance system was actually this school year. Last semester, there was a day that I was dropped off at exactly 9:30. However, once I reached my classroom, it was 9:31, and my teacher told me I needed to go get a slip. Once I got to […]
Skin Indulgence is a website focused on skincare. We work to research skin problems, in order to educate teens on how to treat and prevent specific skin conditions. As teens ourselves, we know how hard it is to find what’s right for your skin, which is why we have made it our goal to help […]
Project Greenwater is a working model of a greywater system to prove that it works and can be easily implemented. Greywater systems filter dirty water from your shower, washing machine, and sink so that you can use it to water your plants (but not drink). Currently, it’s a technology that not many people use, but […]
The Issue Children around the world suffer a lack of access to proper footwear to protect them. There are over 300 million children without shoes in the world. They face many extra challenges, including not being able to attend school, contracting illnesses, and experiencing common injuries and pains. While many shoes are donated to children […]
