Week 2 Lab

Week 2 Objective: Discuss the two potential problems and split up the Design Proposal (due next week)

Author: Beverly Tomita

Date: April 10, 2014

Today in lab:

Problem: Drunk Driving 
Goal: Reduce drunk driving

1) Combine breathalyzer with key - two part start system a) OH check b) allow start

2) Integrate breathalyzer with steering wheel

3) Breathalyzer lock on door

Possible idea to build on: French law on breathalyzer requirement

http://www.gizmag.com/france-breathalyzer-legislation/21541/


ADVANTAGES
* Interesting topic
* Learn about cars and mechanics behind its function
* Directly benefits people
* Appeal to audience

DISADVANTAGES
* Our group consists of only first year students (mostly biomed)
* Lack of experience and thorough knowledge
* Lack of resources (i.e. test cars)
* Time constraint for the large scale project

Problem: We drop hair
Goal: Recycle hair and make something useful

1)      Hair de-pollution blob

2)      Insulator (traps heat)

3)      Wings (feather keratin)

4)      Amor (reptile scale keratin)

ADVANTAGES

* Hair and its properties are already well-researched

* Simple task (and is related to our majors)

* Easy to research - use Drexel libraries, etc.

* Easy to test - collect hair from dorms or a nearby salon (like Saturn Club)

DISADVANTAGES

* May be gross

* Less audience appeal

* Simple project

For next meeting (next Monday at 5:30pm in Hagerty):

• Each member brings some research and a vote on Drunk Driving vs. Hair Recycling
• Decide on the problem + goal
• Finish design proposal