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2019 NASA Space Apps Challenge Philippines-Davao

2019 NASA INTERNATIONAL SPACE APPS CHALLENGE (DAVAO)

OCTOBER 18-20, AC DAVAO - ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY

OVERVIEW

NASA Space Apps Challenge is an international hackathon that occurs over 48 hours in cities around the world. Coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, and everyone enthusiastic about curiosity come together to address the challenges we face on Earth and in space! Space Apps gives you the opportunity to bring projects to life for a wide range of applications. We are looking forward to seeing what innovative, creative ideas you bring to the community this year.

The world needs your ideas! Space Apps is your chance to experience, experiment, and explore solutions to our universe’s biggest challenges! As the countdown to our eighth year of Space Apps continues, we are increasingly eager to have problem-solvers of all walks of life join us on the journey.

This year, the American Spaces Philippines of the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section and the American Corner at Ateneo de Davao University are hosting an exciting, collaborative scientific exploration, as we pair NASA’s data with problem solvers across the globe. Join us on October 18-20 for the 2019 International Space Apps Challenge, with challenges to better understand Earth and Space!

Last year’s hackathon was the largest yet for the Philippines, with 200 events and more than 18,000 people participating across six continents. The U.S. Embassy and the American Corner in Manila - De La Salle University collaborated to bring the Philippines to the global stage to win as Global Champion in the Galactic Impact category. But more importantly, it was an event that brought together a diverse range of individuals, groups, organizations, institutions, and communities to share their talents and skills to find solutions to the most pressing challenges in the world and the universe!

We’re excited to continue the tradition of community building through innovation; we are inviting students and professionals, beginners and veterans from all corners of the Philippines to join the journey! We look forward to select two (2) teams who will represent the Philippines to compete in the NASA Space Apps Global Competition. Exciting prizes await our participants.

What are the Challenges for this year’s Space Apps?

The five (5) categories for the 2019 NASA Space Apps are the following:

• Earth’s Oceans
• Our Moon
• Planets Near and Far
• To The Stars
• Living in our World

Check out the details of these categories at https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/

REQUIREMENTS

Form a team of 3 to 5 members

1. Must be 16 years old and above (Waiver is required for below 18 years old)
2. Must be willing to attend the Data Boot Camp (Day 1) and spend 48 hours at the NASA Space Apps Challenge venue (Medical waiver is required for the 48-hour Hackathon participants)
3. Must read and understand the categories for the 2019 NASA Space Apps Challenge
4. Submit a 30-second video pitch of your proposed project ideas based on the categories that you would like to work on with your team.

WHAT TO BRING

• A laptop, tablet (complete with accessories)– whatever you may use.
• Personal hygiene and comfort kits
• Yourself and your Creative Ideas!

COLLABORATORS

• American Spaces Philippines
• Ateneo Internationalization for Mindanao (AIM)
• ADDU Information Technology Office
• Institutional Communications and Promotions (iCOMMP) Office
• School of Engineering and Architecture
• Environmental Science Department
• Aerospace Engineering
• Natural Science and Mathematics Cluster
• Computer Studies Cluster
• DOST Region XI
• USGAA Davao
• YSEALI alumni
• Cebu Pacific Emerging Technologies
• Amazon Web Services
• Ateneo International Studies Students Association (AISSO)
• Liga ng mga Inhenyerong Pamhipapawid at Pangkalawakan ng Ateneo de Davao (LIPPAD)
• Ateneo Circle of Computer Studies Students (ACCSS)

Program-Space Apps Davao.pdf