Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

After looking at this science fair project, I was wondering how it contributes to society or improves society.
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... background

I think if you may find some answers to your question in the introduction section of the project page. Spectrophotometers are expensive pieces of equipment that are use for a wide variety of purposes. Investigating some of these purpose may lead you to some ideas how a cheaper spectrophotometer could help society.

Audrey