Senior Capstone · Moran-Johnson · ILP/TFI/CAP — Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber

Aedan Will Capstone

Posted by Aedan Will in Senior Capstone · Moran-Johnson · ILP/TFI/CAP on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 11:41 pm

For our capstone, we wanted to create something that would stand out and interest others, as well as ourselves. With everyone in my group wanting to go into some form of engineering, and with all of us having an interest in cars, we decided to create something incorporating both of those ideas, a go-kart. It was small enough that it wasn't too crazy of an idea, yet still intricate enough that we could learn a lot from it and give us a challenge. The process that we went through has been a long and somewhat tedious one. To start we had to learn 2 different 3D modeling programs, the first being Solidworks and the second Autodesk Fusion 360. These two programs helped us to create a visual representation of the parts that we would have to machine and piece together to form a working machine. In addition to learning how to design the pieces themselves, we also had to learn their basic functionality too so that we could get a sense of how everything worked together as one. We then also had to learn other basic requirements for achieving any task such as how to cooperate as a team within our own time constraints and schedules and how to budget ourselves so that we would be able to pay for all the parts and materials necessary. The go-kart itself is still in the final stages of development but should be finished very soon.

Link to slideshow:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KVn0lGJeKjzUuby7irqjntmUlKvu5GXjbsdwznHPEtQ/edit?usp=sharing

Jacqueline Shepherd Capstone

Posted by Jacqueline Shepherd in Senior Capstone · Moran-Johnson · ILP/TFI/CAP on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 11:28 pm

When I was initially thinking about what to do for this capstone I was considering the idea of an informative display about greenhouse gas. In addition to information about the effects of greenhouse gases, I wanted to include alternatives. For this project, I decided to inform people about the 5 contributing sectors, transportation, agriculture, industry, electricity, and forestry. I gather the information about what makes up each sector and how much it contributes and how.

Then I began to consider how I wanted to present this information. I started with wanting to create a model city with information printed or engraved on building and streets. Then I worked down that idea to each section a dedicated box with background information, examples of contributors and alternative to help reduce emissions. I used adobe illustration to make the layout of the box and the laser cutter to cut and engrave the text. In addition, I used fusion 360 to add in 3D models of the examples to accompany the information.

The information about the specific sectors and about how much of a populated city can contribute to carbon emissions was learned. It was informative to talk about the forestry and agriculture sectors because of how trees and plants affect O2 levels and how reliant this country is on agriculture. I also learned how to create a project from of my own idea with the objective of teaching something specific.

Abdulomar Tucker, Charles Mccoy Nathan Lewis

Posted by Abdulomar Tucker in Senior Capstone · Moran-Johnson · ILP/TFI/CAP on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 10:55 pm

Our project was originally to make a to create a blueprint and create a base for the rocket representing our grad year. The following grad year would add to the rocket and it would keep building up like that. Each grad class would be able to represent themselves within the rocket that would symbolize SLA. Eventually, we decided to build a full rocket statue. We then pondered on the thought of creating an actual rocket that we would launch on graduation day. That would be a cool idea, but it wouldn’t last long. We wanted to create something that would leave a mark so we decided to turn the rocket into a statue. After doing this we created 2 models because we were in between ideas. We have decided on making 2 miniature models for multiple reasons. One being so that we could have something to reference when we start building the final rocket. Another reason we decided to build our models is that we wanted to eradicate any potential problems we would run into. We are also currently between ideas as of now so building the two will give us a better view and make it easier for us to decide. We have a rocket made up of wood and glass and this should serve as a device that students look at and use to reflect on their time spent at SLA. From doing this project we learned how procrastination could be more lethal than sickness. We also learned how important it is to not underestimate a due date that seems far away, such as an end of the year project assigned in the beginning of the year. Another powerful lesson we learned is that you have to be as limber and as strong as a bamboo tree when it comes to challenges. The reason why you only see a part of our rocket is because we want the whole school to see it during our presentation. See you there...

Charles and Abdul cutting out the rocket nozzle and stencils

The measurments for the base of our rocket

Ngozi Enwereji Capstone

Posted by Ngozi Enwereji in Senior Capstone · Moran-Johnson · ILP/TFI/CAP on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 10:05 pm

Hello, my name is Ngozi. The main focus of my capstone is based on designing a 2 dimensional and physical representation of a fictional spacecraft while also applying logic to how this could actually become a reality. Although the designing process might be easy for me, I had to do actual research on what was in an actual fighter, it’s accessories, technology, and how it worked. To take it a step further, to display my engineering skills, I created 3 additional designs while pertaining relevance to it’s first fictional counterpart. In conclusion, this project is essentially putting my engineering mechanics and designing on display.

Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11EzFiZI6XUGdkellWu6vXYXt6W3SCgeOKEvq_Q_XdJU/edit?usp=sharing

Martha Bangura Capstone

Posted by Martha Bangura in Senior Capstone · Moran-Johnson · ILP/TFI/CAP on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 9:12 pm

My partner Alexus Tomlinson and I did a Public Service Announcement about Homelessness. We changed what we wanted to do a few times, but at the end, we settled on Homelessness. When I was looking up information about homelessness and looking at the statistics is devastating. There are many people on a given night who sleep on the streets or in a shelter in Pennsylvania and in America. We went to Old Pine Community Center and The People's Center and interview a few people who worked or volunteered at these centers. We asked them a few questions like why they do what they do and how we can reduce homelessness. I hope my PSA would open the eyes of many people and hopefully find their own way to help the homeless people in their community.

Jake Ashenfelter Capstone

Posted by Jake Ashenfelter in Senior Capstone · Moran-Johnson · ILP/TFI/CAP on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 5:39 pm

My group and I decided to make a go kart for our capstone. We have two mentos which are Mr. Lawrence and his friend Sal who we work with at downtown SLA. We decided to make a go kart because all of us are going into engineering majors and we are all really interested in cars. Since we didn’t know where to start with building the go kart we started to look on ebay and craigslist for different parts of a go kart that we thought we might need. We bought was a frame and an engine. Sal told us that the most important thing is to create a design for the go kart so that it’s easier to understand all the dimensions and where everything needs to go. We ordered all the other parts that we need for our go kart like the rear axle, the clutch, and brakes. We haven't finished completely building the go kart but we just finished the final design. We have all the correct dimensions and the parts that we need. Now we have to weld the frame so that it is the size that we want. Then we have to attach all of the parts to the rear axle and then weld that onto the frame and then place the engine on the frame. Once we finish this all we have to do is attach simple things like the steering wheel, pedals and wheels to the go kart and we will be finished.

My group and I decided to make a go kart for our capstone. We have two mentos which are Mr. Lawrence and his friend Sal who we work with at downtown SLA. We decided to make a go kart because all of us are going into engineering majors and we are all really interested in cars. Since we didn’t know where to start with building the go kart we started to look on ebay and craigslist for different parts of a go kart that we thought we might need. We bought was a frame and an engine. Sal told us that the most important thing is to create a design for the go kart so that it’s easier to understand all the dimensions and where everything needs to go. We ordered all the other parts that we need for our go kart like the rear axle, the clutch, and brakes. We haven’t finished completely building the go kart but we just finished the final design. We have all the correct dimensions and the parts that we need. Now we have to weld the frame so that it is the size that we want. Then we have to attach all of the parts to the rear axle and then weld that onto the frame and then place the engine on the frame. Once we finish this all we have to do is attach simple things like the steering wheel, pedals and wheels to the go kart and we will be finished.

Yahsir Carr Capstone

Posted by Yahsir Carr in Senior Capstone · Moran-Johnson · ILP/TFI/CAP on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 10:10 am

For my Capstone, I wanted to create something that would last longer than few days or months. I wanted to engage a lot of people in discussion and activities that could help elevate their minds and spirits for them to share with others. For my Senior capstone I led a mentoring program for boys ages 6-18. With the help of my out of school mentor, we were able to have class sizes up to 28 children. What we did in Boys to Men was talk about different topics such as phases an early teen or a young boy may go through in this generation. We also took the group of boys to listen to motivational speeches from Travis T. Wolfe and Michael Nelson. I also coached them in a flag football tournament. During the process, at first it was hard to get them engaged in group discussions, so we started allowing for them to come to us after our sessions to propose a suggestion for the next class. After awhile, they started developing better relationships with each other and with their families. In Boys to Men, I wanted to inspire the boys to be smarter men and think about consequences before they act. Most of the children live in the Wynnefield area so my objective was to make the community better. I felt as though the best place to start was with the youth because they are the future.

Alyssa Straface Capstone: Webcomic

Posted by Alyssa Straface in Senior Capstone · Moran-Johnson · ILP/TFI/CAP on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 9:42 pm

Here is the link to my Capstone: Link

For my Capstone, I created my own webcomic on Line WebToon. I discovered WebToon in my sophomore year of high school, and I instantly fell in love with the comic website. As I transitioned into my junior year of high school I developed bad anxiety, yet having access WebToon really helped me. Reading the comics was calming, as though I had been transported to another word, and it helped me to recover. I’ve loved drawing from a young age, and of course wanted to make my own comic. Transitioning into my senior year, I knew that making a comic would be the best Capstone for me.

My comic launched on January 23rd, and I couldn’t happier with the result. I’ve received many nice comments and fan art from my subscribers, and I love watching them react to each new episode. However, the journey wasn’t easy. I had to work very hard to run the comic and to gain the almost 500 subscribers which I have now. My comic updated every Tuesday, meaning that I had to be drawing constantly in order to update it each week. One comic panel takes around an hour and a half to draw, and I drew eight of them per week. If I missed a day, I had to stay up late over the weekend to catch up. Yet I don’t regret a single late night of work. My comic is currently on a hiatus, but will continue after my graduation.

Shawn Brooks' Capstone Inspirational Women of SLAB

Posted by Shawn Brooks in Senior Capstone · Moran-Johnson · ILP/TFI/CAP on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 10:26 am

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Abstract:

This is my senior Capstone Project. For my Capstone Project, I decided to dedicate it to inspirational women in society who strive to make a difference by setting examples for others to follow. My original project was going to be a play about my life and its challenges. However, after a conversation with my mentor, Ms.Burrow-Stone, my plans for my Capstone changed. The women in my life, my mother and my maternal grandmother, have played such a significant role in my life that it is impossible to ignore it. As a matter of fact, pretty much women around the women have proved to be significant to society as they continue to try to push past discrimination and other limitations.

When I first started this project, I had to ask myself a question: Why women so important to me? Women are so important in my life because the role that my mother and late grandmother played. This then became the foundation for my project. I did some so research to find out what makes a woman inspirational and I was able to make connections between the research and the women in my life. As apart of my research, I conduct a survey in which I had members of the SLAB community about who was their most inspirational women in their life. I also include some research about women discrimination and gender inequality. All of this was done to show that why we need to appreciate women even more so.

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