Maker Faire Syracuse 2025
Purify & Conserve: DIY Water Filtration with Girl Scouts
Home: New York, United States of America
Join Girl Scout troop 10064 as we demo how to build a DIY water filtration unit using everyday materials. Observe how dirty water becomes clean and learn about water conservation through hands-on activities and electrical resistance measurement.
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Doug Yung
As a dedicated advocate for equitable education in science and engineering, Doug Yung has carved a niche at the intersection of technical expertise and community empowerment. Based in Syracuse, NY, Doug has a vibrant history of fostering STEM literacy and excitement among K-12 students and the broader community. With a strong foundation in biomedical engineering, Doug channels this knowledge into innovative outreach programs, aiming to ignite a lifelong passion for science and technology in young minds. Beyond his daytime job in classroom and labs at Syracuse University, Doug embraces the role of a troop co-leader for the Daisy girl scouts. This position is not just a title but a commitment to mentorship, guiding young girls through their formative years with a focus on the joys and challenges of discovery. Through hands-on projects and interactive learning, Doug instills in these young Daisies the courage, confidence, and character to look beyond the stars and dream of a future rich with scientific explor
