NASA Space Apps Challenge returning to Albuquerque

Students, group members, and professionals are invited to register for the NASA International Space Apps Challenge, occurring for the second time in Albuquerque. The occasion takes place Oct. 4–5 at Q Station, positioned at 3225 Central Ave., a venue normally reserved for aerospace professionals.

Using NASA knowledge, contributors will create an app, instrument, recreation, music or dance to unravel one in all 18 world challenges. This yr’s subjects embody addressing low-Earth orbit commercialization, constructing dashboards for bioscience, creating video games for sustainable agriculture and extra.

“On October 4th & 5th, teams around the world have 48 hours to solve 1 out of 18 challenges,” stated University of New Mexico alumna Raven Otero-Symphony, who’s the native lead of Albuquerque for the NASA International Space Apps Challenge. “These challenges are real-world issues written by NASA scientists and fluctuate in problem stage to make sure everybody can contribute. Last yr was the primary time Albuquerque was a number metropolis.

“Our local winners tackled wildfires, an issue that deeply affects our New Mexican communities. This year, there are new challenges in agriculture, air pollution, city planning, and more that we believe New Mexicans are in a unique position to solve.”

This occasion is free and open to everybody, all ages and ability ranges. Participants below the age of 18 have to be accompanied and registered by an grownup. Cash prizes will likely be given to the highest three winners, with the first-place winner being nominated for an opportunity to be a world winner.

“The United States doesn’t make the top five countries when it comes to Global Winners,” says Otero-Symphony.” This yr, we would like the primary New Mexican workforce to win a visit to NASA headquarters and have their concepts acknowledged in Washington D.C. Even if one in all our groups is not chosen by the worldwide board, we have sweetened the take care of money prizes and interactive moments for everybody to take pleasure in in October.”

Teams are usually not required however advisable. Those who would love a workforce however would not have one can speak to the Space Apps #505 Astronauts on the occasion. It is inspired for groups to be comprised of 4 to 5 individuals with backgrounds various from know-how, enterprise, inventive, and storytelling. All fields and specialists are welcome.

“Challenges on Earth and in space affect all of us,” says Otero-Symphony. The saying goes: “At Space Apps, there’s always room for one more.” That’s the objective of Space Apps: irrespective of your background, your concepts rely!

Participants are required to convey a laptop computer and charger and are inspired to convey supplies related to their chosen problem, in addition to lunch or cash in the event that they select to eat outdoors of Q Station.

In 2024, there have been greater than 93,000 contributors in 163 international locations. This occasion is sponsored regionally by the City of Albuquerque Economic Development, Ezee Fiber, Julie Cluster with Sommers Realty and extra. It’s supported worldwide by NASA and over 15 Space Agency Partners.

“This is very significant for Albuquerque. The NASA International Space Apps Challenge isn’t just a hackathon, it’s a global movement of problem-solvers, artists, and entrepreneurs coming together to help our world,” says Otero-Symphony. “Albuquerque is making strides in space exploration, quantum, and R&D, but how much of that is rooted in community for the everyday person? When we talk about these things, who feels like they “belong” in the room? Who are we leaving out?”

Click here to register and for extra data. For extra questions, contact Raven at [email protected].