Last Object Standing

There are structures that are created so small that the human eye cannot detect them. These structures at the molecular scale can be used to solve problems in the medical field such as drug delivery. DNA is one of the structures that is used at this microscopic level to accomplish these tasks. By folding DNA strands into different shapes, you can form DNA origami. With this wide variety of shapes, it became hard to analyze each individual figure. Image processing tools are now used to standardize a method of analysis. It is necessary to develop a code to properly sort the wide variety of images developed.

The student handout will be given to all students working on the design challenge. It gives a brief recap of the story, it helps the students identify what they are attempting to achieve, and it recaps the design process.

This Instructor’s Guide provides the instructor additional information on how to run the design challenge with alternatives for materials and test setups as well as information to help make the design challenge a good educational experience.

Telling the Story Video

The Telling the Story Video conveys the societal impact of the student’s research that is the basis for the design challenge and will set the problem-solving context for students.

Design Challenge Video

The Design Challenge Video leads students through the design process. It indicates materials available, states what the criteria are for success and any constraints. It also gives a second ‘level’ of the design challenge that allows ‘early completers’ to move on to a slightly more difficult challenge.

A PowerPoint to assist in presenting information to the students.