One Stone Alum Receives Research Grant From NASA

One Stone lab school alumn, Christopher Cardella (2021), was recently awarded a research grant from NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Project Via the Montana Space Grant Consortium.

His research at the University of Montana on quantifying the thermal tolerance of flowering alpine plant species’ germination with the use of environmental control chambers aligns with the NASA research theme of “Biodiversity and Ecological Conservation and the Climate Variability”.

We’re proud of Chris and this stellar accomplishment!

Chris Cardella (One Stone Class of 2021) conducts climate research as a student at the University of Montana

“I am forever grateful to One Stone. I can say with certainty that my life wouldn’t be on this track if it weren’t for One Stone.”

— Chris Cardella, Class of 2021

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Building your Dream House

A Student-Driven Applied Math and Construction Project

In Fall 2023, a team of curious students engaged in the hands-on, fast-paced experience of renovating a basic shed into a usable ceramics studio space.

A mighty task, students went from framing in and adding a window, insulation, electrical, drywall, to installing a cabinet, sink, paint, and trim. In this process, they built collaboration and management skills, while also learning mathematical concepts and building their confidence in the Foundry.

Their collaboration and time management skills were critical in completing each step of building the shed because if one piece wasn't done in time, students couldn't move on to the next piece, and any large delays could have prevented the completion of the shed.

FARE Idaho Field to Fork Event Video

A 2022 Two Birds Client Project

FARE Idaho aims to connect, support, and advocate for local food, agriculture, beverage, and restaurant establishments. Their work is transformational, supportive, and integral to ensuring that our food system is sustainable, reliable, and safe. In January of 2022, FARE hosted a “Field to Fork” event to connect with and tell the stories of their members. FARE asked Two Birds to create a video to amplify their event- telling the story of their impact and that of local restaurants, family farms, and food and beverage providers across the state.

A team of ten Two Birds students shot with Rocci Johnson, local musician and FARE’s board president, to produce and direct this video.

“Rocci is the kind of person I want to be when I grow up,” said Tovi, a student working on the project.

Behind the scenes of Two Birds’ shoot with Rocci

Annual Idaho Gives Designs

A 2020-2023 Two Birds Client Project

The Idaho Nonprofit Center has worked with Two Birds each year to create a design for Idaho Gives, an annual event that raises money and awareness for Idaho’s nonprofit organizations. Two Birds looks forward to this project each year, seeing it as an opportunity to celebrate the work nonprofits do and reward the process of iteration in design.

Idaho Gives 2022

Idaho Gives 2021

Idaho Gives 2020

Upward Knowbility Videos - The Humans of Healthcare

A 2023 Two Birds Client Project

Follow Eren, an employee wellbeing program manger at Saint Lukes Hospital

Upward Knowbility, an upcoming interactive web platform, is designed to engage high school students in healthcare careers.

The founders of Upward Knowbility had two driving insights: 1) There was a significant shift in healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2) Many high-school students are unfamiliar with healthcare fields beyond those that they frequently interact with, such as “doctor” or “nurse.”

Thus, they set out to ignite a new generation of sparks for the variety of healthcare career opportunities. Hiring Two Birds was intentional, as they aimed to have the students bring their unique insights to the teen-oriented platform. The Two Birds team designed, produced, and directed a series of video suites that followed eleven healthcare professionals throughout their career pathways. Ultimately, these videos will be spliced between other content, produced by the Upward Knowbility team, designed to engage high-school students in unique healthcare opportunities.

From registered nurses, dentists, and physician’s assistants, to radiology technicians, pharmacists, anesthesiologists, and beyond, the Two Birds team aimed to emphasize the humans of healthcare. Below are some of our favorites!

Hear from Kyle, registered nurse and passionate outdoorsman

One Event Centerpieces

A 2023 Student Design and Fabrication Project

Each February, One Stone host’s our biggest fundraiser of the year: The One Event. The One Event is an inspirational evening, packed with student voice, stories, videos, and, in 2023, student-fabricated-creations.

Lab51 student, James Silveria, always had a passion for working in the Foundry. His leadership inspired the One Event planning team to prompt him to design and fabricate the One Event centerpieces.

With support from event leadership, James spent several evenings hand-making each centerpiece. From cutting them out on the CNC router and laser engraver, to individually sanding and staining each piece, James played a critical role in the impact of the evening. He went on to tell his story on the One Event stage that year, as well.

“This is the kind of initiative I love at One Stone… taking on real-world stakes,” James said. “It was hard work, but I got to watch hundreds of people interact with the pieces, and that made it all worthwhile.”

One Stone Building Signage

A 2020 Student Design and Fabrication Project

All of One Stone’s HQ signage was appealed for, designed, fabricated, and installed by students working with the materials and tools in The Foundry.