Magnitude.io
Magnitude.io connects educational institutions globally to live missions aboard the International Space Station, offering hands-on STEM programs and collaborative research opportunities.
Services
Magnitude.io provides several specialized educational programs and tools designed to enhance STEM learning. The company runs the ExoLab network, which connects schools, science centers, and other institutions to live missions aboard the International Space Station. They also offer a CanSat program, a hands-on STEM experience involving a satellite simulation technology that adheres to educational standards set by UC Davis, School of Education. Additionally, Magnitude.io features a Science Dashboard aimed at raising science literacy, numeracy, and fluency through live science experiences and digital assets.
Products
Magnitude.io offers various innovative products to enhance STEM education. ExoLab missions, including the upcoming ExoLab-11 studying Medicago truncatula, are pivotal for understanding plant genetics. Their CanSat program simulates real satellite missions and includes sensor technology training. The VR experience, Starborn Academy, developed in collaboration with Uplift Aerospace, focuses on improving critical thinking and STEM performance. Additionally, the bilingual book, 'Rabbit Goes to Space,' is aimed at inspiring young minds in the field of astrobotany.
Collaborations and Partnerships
Magnitude.io collaborates with leading research institutions and educational organizations. They work closely with Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and the Joint Genome Institute for post-flight research. The company partners with Fizzics Education to ensure compliance with CAST requirements for grades 5 and 8 in California. They also have notable collaborations with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to educate students in Africa about space plant studies. Additionally, a partnership with the Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta, Australia, enables student-led research projects aboard the ISS.
Educational Initiatives
Magnitude.io's educational initiatives are designed to make STEM subjects engaging and accessible. Their ExoLab missions allow students to conduct experiments and compare their data with international counterparts and ISS microgravity conditions. The CanSat program includes learning modules on instrument sensors like accelerometers, barometric, humidity, temperature, magnetometer sensors, and GPS. The Science Dashboard provides live science experiences and digital resources to support differentiated learning. Efforts like these aim to elevate science literacy and fluency, making Magnitude.io a key player in STEM education.
International Projects
Magnitude.io is actively involved in international educational projects. In collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta, Australia, Magnitude.io orchestrates a student-led research project destined for the International Space Station. The company also collaborates with UNIDO and FAO to introduce the study of plants in Low Earth Orbit to African students. These projects aim to provide global educational opportunities that extend the reach of STEM learning beyond local borders.