Scaling the Heights

The video discusses the potential for high school students to contribute to environmental science through programs like Save the Water Babies. Edie Witter aims to scale this program to Florida's Indian River Lagoon, facing challenges due to the complexity and cost of current assays. Efforts are underway to develop simpler, cost-effective assays and make them available as open-source materials. The video highlights the role of citizen science and the need for a robust bio assay to ensure the program's scalability.

What is the main challenge in involving high school students in scientific programs?

• Limited access to technology

• Lack of interest among students

• Absence of expert guidance

• Insufficient funding

What is Edie Witter's primary goal for the Save the Water Babies program?

• To focus solely on marine biology

• To scale it beyond her home environment

• To make it a local initiative

• To limit it to high school students

Why is the microtox assay not suitable for high school students?

• It requires expensive equipment

• It is too simple

• It is not scientifically accurate

• It is not related to environmental science

What is the ultimate goal for the bioassays being developed?

• To sell them commercially

• To use them only in universities

• To make them open source

• To keep them confidential

What is a key factor in making the bioassays scalable?

• Limited availability

• Simplicity and robustness

• Complexity

• High cost