Design circular food systems powered by sunlight
Build a modular aquaponics farm with solar-powered pumps. Simulate seasonal changes and track yield data to recommend scalable urban farming models.
Difficulty • Intermediate
STEMEdLib Labs
Transform curiosity into prototypes with maker-ready lab kits
Our lab network spans scientific inquiry, engineering design, and social innovation. Every kit includes replicable guides, live coaching, and remote assessment tools for global teams.
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Climate Innovation Lab
Use satellite remote sensing data and low-cost sensors to build a community climate monitoring system. Learners collaborate with mentors from multiple countries to design data collection protocols, visualize trends, and propose actionable ecological interventions.
Duration
4 Weeks
Tools
Arduino, NOAA
Focus
Data + Design
Lab Journey
01 • Systems Mapping
Identify local climate challenges, map data requirements, and build a partner network.
02 • Rapid Prototyping
Deploy multi-sensor networks, testing for accuracy, durability, and coverage.
03 • Insight Studio
Distill insights with data visualization tools and craft persuasive impact stories.
04 • Impact Showcase
Present prototypes to a global review panel and capture expert feedback.
"Our students presented the lab outcomes at the UN Youth Climate Summit." - Green Futures School, Kenya
Hands-on Project Bank
Adaptive labs for any makerspace setting
Prototype resilient electricity for remote islands
Use 3D printed turbine blades, data loggers, and software simulators to design microgrids that survive extreme conditions.
Difficulty • Advanced
Create kinetic art installations that produce energy
Blend art and physics by crafting water-driven sculptures. Document efficiency, iterate designs, and present to community stakeholders.
Difficulty • Beginner+
Live Mentor Pods
Collaborate in micro-communities
Each experiment squad connects five to eight teammates across countries with dedicated mentors, industry advisors, and creative thinking coaches. Weekly standups and shared workspaces keep momentum high.
- • Multi-time zone sprint planning
- • Design critique playbook
- • Impact storytelling toolkit