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30 Sessions
Merrimack Water Quality 2008
Created by James Dalphond. Last modified on July 10, 2009
9 Sessions
Afternoon Data Walk at UMass Boston
Two groups walking around the campus.
Created by Ivan Rudnicki. Last modified on July 6, 2009
19 Sessions
iRobot Workshop Travel
How far did you drive to get here? How long did it take?
Created by Fred Martin. Last modified on June 26, 2009
51 Sessions
iRobot Baking Soda and Vinegar experiment
Clear data from your PINPoint Take 1 Tbsp of baking soda in cup Put temperature probe at bottom of cup (in BS) Start recording data Wait 10 sec Add 40 ml of vinegar Contin...
Created by Fred Martin. Last modified on June 26, 2009
26 Sessions
PINPoint Data Walks
Take a walk with the PINPoint
Created by Ivan Rudnicki. Last modified on June 25, 2009
8 Sessions
Soil Contamination Experiment - Petroleum
Soil samples were taken from public areas to determine the levels of petroleum contamination.
Created by John Fertitta. Last modified on June 25, 2009
Newest Experiments
3 Sessions
Sound Levels vs. Time
This is an experiment for displaying time-series graphs of sound levels on the PINPoint.
Created by Fred Martin. Last modified on July 14, 2009
30 Sessions
Merrimack Water Quality 2008
Created by James Dalphond. Last modified on July 10, 2009
0 Sessions
Geocaching in the Blue Hills
We walked around in the blue hills
Created by Michael Howard. Last modified on July 8, 2009
0 Sessions
Geocaches in the Blue Hills
Enter lat and long coordinates of geocaches.
Created by Ivan Rudnicki. Last modified on July 8, 2009
9 Sessions
Afternoon Data Walk at UMass Boston
Two groups walking around the campus.
Created by Ivan Rudnicki. Last modified on July 6, 2009
8 Sessions
icode Umass walk 1
recorded data while walking around campus
Created by Kyle Kimm. Last modified on July 6, 2009
0 Sessions
iCode UMass Walk Number One
Recorded data while walking around UMass Boston Campus
Created by Samantha Michalka. Last modified on July 6, 2009
6 Sessions
iSENSE Pedometer Testing
The purpose of this experiment is to determine how best to use the PINPoint's accelerometer as a pedometer. Various walks will be taken using different sample rates over differe...
Created by Michael McGuinness. Last modified on July 6, 2009
2 Sessions
Data Pit
Dump data in to this for testing computers. No experiment needed
Created by Samantha Michalka. Last modified on July 6, 2009
1 Sessions
My trip from Davis Sq. to Central Sq.
Travel to from Davis Sq. to Central Sq. by any combination of walking, biking, bus or subway.
Created by Sam Christy. Last modified on June 27, 2009
19 Sessions
iRobot Workshop Travel
How far did you drive to get here? How long did it take?
Created by Fred Martin. Last modified on June 26, 2009
0 Sessions
hot cold vinegar + baking soda
add 1 tbsp to cold vinegar then another expt ass 1 tbsp to hot vinegar
Created by Donna Harrington. Last modified on June 26, 2009
51 Sessions
iRobot Baking Soda and Vinegar experiment
Clear data from your PINPoint Take 1 Tbsp of baking soda in cup Put temperature probe at bottom of cup (in BS) Start recording data Wait 10 sec Add 40 ml of vinegar Contin...
Created by Fred Martin. Last modified on June 26, 2009
2 Sessions
walking
testing the device
Created by Frank Tao. Last modified on June 26, 2009
31 Sessions
Data Walk at iRobot Workshop
Take your PINPoint outside before it rains. Turn it on and record data.
Created by John Fertitta. Last modified on June 26, 2009
3 Sessions
Merrimack Water Quality 2008
Water samples were taken at each of the predefined sessions along the Merrimack River. This data was collected as often as possible throughout the year but not during winter mon...
Created by James Dalphond. Last modified on June 25, 2009
9 Sessions
Resting Heart Rate vs. Age
While sitting comfortably, count your pulse for 10 seconds. Multiply this number by 6, and report your pulse in beats-per-minute. Also include your age.
Created by Fred Martin. Last modified on June 25, 2009
32 Sessions
Home Computer Levels
How many computers do you have in your home? Count all machines that include a keyboard and screen.
Created by Fred Martin. Last modified on June 25, 2009
26 Sessions
PINPoint Data Walks
Take a walk with the PINPoint
Created by Ivan Rudnicki. Last modified on June 25, 2009
2 Sessions
Flying Superheros Measure Humidity - Internal Test
Hancock and Superman fly to California while measuring humidity.
Created by John Fertitta. Last modified on June 25, 2009
8 Sessions
Light Levels in Ms. LaFlamme's Science Classroom
We are measuring light levels in different parts of the room.
Created by John Fertitta. Last modified on June 25, 2009
15 Sessions
UML Sustainable Development, Environmental Study
The purpose of this project is to take environmental readings over the Umass Lowell Campuses.
Created by John Fertitta. Last modified on June 25, 2009
8 Sessions
Soil Contamination Experiment - Petroleum
Soil samples were taken from public areas to determine the levels of petroleum contamination.
Created by John Fertitta. Last modified on June 25, 2009
4 Sessions
Heart Rate vs. Age Experiment
Run in place for 30 seconds, then count your pulse for 10 seconds. Multiply by 6 to record your pulse in beats per minute.
Created by Fred Martin. Last modified on June 24, 2009