Constructing Microbial Fuel Cells: Mobile Bioenergy Lab

Symposium:

• ISEA2015: 21st International Symposium on Electronic Art

• Tyler Fox
• Carlos Castellanos
• Steven J. Barnes

• Workshop Statement

  Mobile Bioenergy Lab (MBL) consists of a trailer-mounted mobile community research laboratory that invites citizens to explore the creative use of bioenergy technologies. MBL will be exhibited in ISEA 2015. This hands-on tutorial will introduce participants to the construction of Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) with easily attainable materials and organic matter, such as kitchen waste.
  As we create MFCs, we will also lead participants through different forms of techno-microbial interactions. Through a combination of facilitation and open-ended studio, we will explore diverse topics such as microscopy, chemical sensation and sonification as means of establishing interactive projects involving microbial life. The tutorial outcomes will be used as a starting point for subsequent community-based tutorials and demonstrations at the MBL site on False Creek during ISEA2015. Duration: Whole Day

• dprime.org/projects/mbl/isea2015

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• Workshop