People in the United States tend to spend about 90% of their time indoors, in confined climate-controlled spaces. Ironically, much of what humans know about our world’s environment is inferred by data collected by satellites orbiting 22,000 miles away. WeatherChimes aims to connect scientists, students, and community with their environment in new ways. DSI students from music, computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering helped design an internet-connected weather station that uploads environmental data online in real-time, and computer applications that translate data into music and visual art. The platform is not only used for environmental and hazard monitoring, but also for fun and creative workshops that teach science, engineering, music, and art. This system has already been used in multiple workshops for high school and undergraduate students, and community members. Students also published a peer-reviewed article at HardwareX in 2023.
Seeking Skills
- Webapp Javascript, HTML, CSS
- NodeJS, ToneJS
- MongoDB API
- Music theory
Design for Social Impact
National Science Foundation
Sitka Sound Science Center
Eli Joteva, Joteva Studio
Dr. Chet Udell, [email protected]
Winnie W, EE, ‘23; Rij D, CS, ‘23; Will R, CS ‘25; Ethan B, CS, ‘23; Ethan P, CS, ‘23; Ibrahim S, CS, ‘23; Jordan P, CS, ‘23; Alexei B, ECE, ‘24
Are you interested in sponsoring and working with a multidisciplinary team of talented OSU undergraduate students on a design-driven project of real value and impact? We welcome project ideas from communities (including OSU), not-for-profits, and industry that are authentic and with implications for the betterment of people and society.
