SPACE MENs

🤝 Exciting collaboration & knowledge-sharing session between SPACE MENs and Okanagan Marine Robotics UBC Okanagan! While our teams operate in very different environments - microgravity vs underwater - we're joining forces to exchange expertise in computer vision and autonomous systems. Our teams will be sharing insights on: 📸 High-speed image capture techniques 🔍 Object detection and tracking 📊 Data processing for fluid dynamics 🤖 Vision system architecture for extreme environments 💻 Machine learning approaches for pattern recognition This cross-pollination of ideas between space and marine robotics demonstrates how innovation thrives when we break down silos. Whether we're analyzing droplet formation in zero-gravity or detecting underwater obstacles, many of our technical challenges have surprising parallels. Huge thanks to the Okanagan Marine Robotics Software team for this fantastic opportunity to learn from their experience with RoboSub and autonomous navigation. Looking forward to seeing how this collaboration enhances both teams' capabilities! Special shoutout to both our incredible student teams who are pushing boundaries in their respective fields at UBC Okanagan. 🚀🌊 #Innovation #Robotics #ComputerVision #Engineering #Collaboration #STEM #MachineLearning #SpaceTechnology #MarineTechnology #UBCOkanagan

🔌👩🔬 Pushing the Boundaries of Innovation, One IO Pin at a Time! 👩🔬 🔌 Today in the IEEE Okanagan Student Chapter Hacker Space, our team is expanding the capabilities of our Raspberry Pi - because in research, every data point counts! What might look like a simple circuit board modification is actually a crucial step in our microgravity menstrual product research. We're not just soldering - we're creating possibilities. Each additional IO pin represents another data point, another opportunity to understand fluid dynamics in zero gravity. Hackspace is more than a room full of tech - it's where curiosity meets precision, where student-led innovation transforms wild ideas into groundbreaking research. From custom circuit modifications to designing automated tampon removal systems for space experiments, we're proving that the future of scientific research is collaborative, creative, and absolutely fearless. 🌍🚀To all the aspiring engineers, hackers, and researchers: your passion + a soldering iron can literally change the world. 🌍🚀 #IEEEHackerSpace #StudentResearch #RaspberryPi #InnovationLab #WomenInSTEM 💡🔧Shoutout to our incredible software lead Jeena Javahar, crossing the boundary from software construction to hardware production 💡🔧 Thoughts? Drop a comment and let us know what you're building! 👇

🧠 Diving Deep into Fluid Dynamics: Where Science Meets Imagination! 🧠 Our Space MENs team is breaking down the complex fluid mechanics behind our microgravity research, one equation at a time. Today's whiteboard session tackled the heart of our experimental design - the Navier-Stokes equations that will help us understand fluid behavior in zero-gravity. Watch as we map out: - Fluid motion dynamics - Surface tension considerations - Droplet formation mechanics Engineering isn't just about solving problems - it's about asking the right questions and breaking down complex challenges into actionable insights. Science is a collaborative journey, and we're proud to be pushing the boundaries of human knowledge - one whiteboard session at a time! 🚀🔬 #FluidDynamics #SpaceResearch #Engineering #STEM #Innovation #ResearchProcess #Whiteboarding #SpaceTech

🚀🩸 Breaking Barriers in Space Research: Menstrual Health Meets Microgravity! 🩸🚀 https://lnkd.in/gYdekhgS Our team member Yosamin Esanullah just published an article that's more than just research—it's a mission to make space exploration truly inclusive. As young scientists, we're challenging the status quo by asking the questions no one else has: How do menstrual products actually behave in zero gravity? What started as a personal curiosity has transformed into a groundbreaking experiment that could reshape how we approach menstrual health in space exploration. Our project isn't just about tampons and fluid dynamics—it's about ensuring that when humanity reaches the moon and Mars, EVERYONE is considered. Key highlights: - Accepted into the CAN-RGX microgravity research competition - Developing an automated experiment to study menstrual fluid behavior - Pushing the boundaries of inclusive scientific research Read our full journey in the latest article. #SpaceResearch #WomenInSTEM #MenstrualHealth #SpaceExploration #Innovation

🛠️ Engineering Knows No Boundaries - Not Even Dinner Tables! 🛠️ When inspiration strikes and you need to prototype, you use what you've got! Today's Space MENs design session took over the dinner table, transforming it into our impromptu engineering workspace. Markers, measuring tape, and pure problem-solving energy - our team is meticulously mapping out every millimeter of our microgravity experimental apparatus. Who says breakthrough research requires a fancy lab? Sometimes, all you need is determination, teamwork, and a flat surface! Pro tip for student researchers: Don't wait for the perfect workspace. Start where you are, use what you have, and do what you can! #StudentResearch #Engineering #Innovation #SpaceTech #STEM #DesignThinking #Prototyping #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

🛠️ Prototype Progress: From Concept to Creation! 🛠️ Our Space MENs team is transforming our microgravity research concept into reality at the @UBCOkanagan MakerSpace! This week, we've been deep in prototyping mode, breaking down our complex experimental design into tangible components: - 3D printed structural assemblies getting sanded for a perfect fit - Electrical components are carefully soldered and tested - Precision gear mechanisms being hand-wound for our experimental apparatus The MakerSpace has been critical to our development process - providing not just tools, but a collaborative environment where engineering creativity comes to life. Every adjustment brings us closer to our goal of understanding fluid dynamics in microgravity. Special thanks to the MakerSpace team for creating an environment that transforms student innovations from imagination to reality. Their support is instrumental in pushing the boundaries of student-led research. Our experimental prototype for the Canadian Space Agency's Reduced Gravity Experiment is taking shape - piece by piece, component by component! #StudentResearch #Engineering #Prototyping #SpaceInnovation #STEM #MakerCulture #UBCOkanagan

🚀 We are thrilled to announce that our team has been selected by the Canadian Space Agency for the CAN-RGX 8 parabolic flight campaign!🚀 Our research project will investigate fluid dynamics and absorption characteristics of hygiene products in microgravity - addressing a critical but understudied aspect of human spaceflight that affects over 50% of astronauts. This selection means our experiment will fly aboard the National Research Council's Falcon 20 aircraft, experiencing true microgravity conditions through parabolic flight maneuvers. Immense gratitude to the Canadian Space Agency and our mentors at UBC Okanagan School of Engineering for their support. Special thanks to my incredible teammates who've worked tirelessly on this proposal. We're excited to contribute to Canada's space research capabilities and help pave the way for more inclusive space exploration! #SpaceResearch #WomenInSTEM #Engineering #CanadianSpaceAgency #Innovation #FluidDynamics #SpaceExploration #STEM