Experiment Foundation
We work with foundations, companies, and government agencies to fund more science via platform patronage and challenge grants.
Projects
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A biogeochemical profile of the seafloor
There is a huge gap in knowledge of deep seafloor habitats. Current methods of studying the deep seafloor...
Monitoring of ocean acidification and essential oceanographic variables in Nigeria's MPAS using GOA-ON in box kit
Ocean acidification (OA) exacerbated by climate change is a current environmental stressor affecting Marine...
Empowering high school students in genome sequencing and bioinformatics
This project transforms HS science education by integrating real-time DNA barcoding and bioinformatics into...
Humpback whale monitoring in the Dominican Republic
Humpback whales are important marine mammals that help maintain ocean food webs and ecological processes...
An open source incubator to lower the barrier of entry for DIY plant science
Plant incubators are essential but expensive equipment for the plant scientist: an incubator with active...
Japanese barberry control methods: a path for climate resilient forests
Invasive species threaten the composition of deciduous forests in the Northeastern United States. In particular...
A designable flower collection for teaching biotechnology
I seek to make a collection of designer flowers as the basis for a project teaching principles of plant...
Exploring African biodiversity with an open-source educational program in Plant Synthetic Biology
Much of Africa's plants have not been studied. As a non-profit, SynBio4ALL aims to study plant biodiversity...
Ghost sharks in the Dominican Republic? Efforts to reduce phantom diversity of elasmobranchs in Samaná
Shark species in the DR are classified as VU, EN, and CR on the National Red List. Also, a near-zero presence...
Can A Low-Cost Camera & Loitering Guard Better Monitor Marine Protected Areas?
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are difficult to enforce due to their remoteness and often invisible borders...
Improving gene evaluation techniques in peach for developing Armillaria root rot resistance
Knowing gene expression and what controls their activities is essential in plant science research. However...
Uncovering a novel, rapid, touch-induced aromatic signaling mechanism in Vicks plants
When touched or shaken, Vicks plants emit a rapid, aromatic defense signal across their branches—much faster...
Automated Monitoring for the Resilience of Marine Ecosystems in the Dominican Republic (MARE-RD)
Caribbean marine biodiversity is under critical threat from climate change and human pressures, losing...
Copper gene-switch for controllable gene expression in plants
Chemical-induced promoters or "Gene Switches" allow expressing a gene of interest in a controllable manner...
Drone-based Monitoring to Enhance Whale Shark Conservation in Bahía de La Paz Refuge Area in Baja California Sur, México
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) face growing threats from human activities, particularly in ecotourism hotspots...
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Unlocking the Nutritional and Commercial Treasure of Tridimeris (Annonaceae) Fruits: A Pathway to Conservation
Tridimeris, genus endemic to Mexico, are critically endangered. Its large, mango-flavored fruits offer a...
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Zap-pore: DIY Electroporation for Global Biotech Accessibility and for plant genetic engineering
Zap-pore is a low-cost (10$), open-source DIY tool for electroporation, using everyday tools and common...
Hormonal Regulation and Bacterial Nodulation Efficiency in Tissue Cultured Plants
Plant models offer an overlooked yet powerful framework for teaching biotechnology and STEM skills. This...
Study of oceanographic and meteorological variables in MPA through remote sensing.
Climate change and events that modify the global temperature and precipitation dynamics such as “El Niño...
Developing Carnivorous Pitcher Plants (Sarracenia) as a Model Organism for Education and Research
Sarracenia, a genus of North American, carnivorous pitcher plants, have garnered significant interest...
Does Varying the Amount of Oxygen in an Environment Where Bioluminescent Algae Exists Vary the Amount of Light?
Our goal is to create the foundation for a sustainable source of light. We found species of bio-luminescent...
Developing an Affordable Plant Research Platform using the Farmbot (automated farming robot)
Phlox is highly susceptible to powdery mildew, impacting plant health and increasing fungicide use. While...
How is a unique Colombian blue carbon project involving and impacting coastal communities?
Carbon-rich mangroves are being deforested globally, but a rare project has 'successfully' conserved and...
