STEM Principles

Introduction:

The GUI design requires knowledge of math, science, and engineering concepts. Our team has anticipated these concepts with a list of math, science, and engineering concepts in order to make the GUI. We will consider applications of mathematics, chemistry, biology, physical science, nanotechnology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, etc. that may be incorporated. We also hope to receive additional help from experts; this will be helpful in the identification of the concepts needed.

Concepts:

Our team needs to investigate how to use python to the degree where when designing and an interface, it will be effective and efficient. Along with learning to use python, our team needs to specifically learn how to code a raspberry pi and use it to create the necessary GUI. Our team also needs to consider how to connect hardware to python programming so that the GUI can record the data. The code will have to be specific to each instrument.

Our team needs to investigate numerical specifications of the GUI, data, and hardware. This for example will state specific events such as data transfer twice a day, the voltage to each component, the file types and file size (limit if any), storage capabilities. By further specifying the final design, our team will come closer to designing a working prototype.

STEM Principles:

Technology: Our Nanolab GUI will be made through the use of a raspberry pi and the python coding language. Our design implements hardware that will need to be controlled by the GUI, such as sensors and cameras.

Engineering: The interface will incorporate different designs targeted towards other groups. The research will need to be done in order to scope the desired interface for each age group.

Mathematics: Equations will be used to systemize when data are transferred, and the design of the GUI will need to be determined utilizing measurements. If the volume is necessary for researchers, numerous equations will be required by the volume rendering.

Validations:

Karl Hibbitts: Johns Hopkins APL researcher, (Space Department) currently working on picture rendering. Has skills/past projects utilizing volume rendering.

Holly Eckard: Teaching degree in computer science @ Glenelg High (vast knowledge in multiple computer programming languages).

Logan Sammons: NASA HUNCH Technician

Conclusion:

The proposed solution is well-substantiated with STEM principles and practices applicable to all or nearly all design requirements and functional claims.

There is substantial evidence that the application of those principles and practices by the student or a suitable alternate has been reviewed by two or more experts (qualified consultants and/or project mentors) and that those reviews provide confirmation (verification) or detail necessary to inform a corrective response.