BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:US/Eastern BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260124T034355Z UID:FFF51A98-CE6C-46BF-B93E-411E1A8EBC63 DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20260122T153000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20260122T170000 DESCRIPTION:The rapid advancement of CubeSat technology is providing an unp recedented platform for hands-on STEM education at the high school level. These compact\, modular satellites allow students to engage with real-worl d systems engineering concepts\, including satellite architecture\, embedd ed electronics\, power management\, sensors\, and communication systems. H igh school CubeSat design contests provide a structured\, project-based en vironment where students can apply theoretical knowledge to practical chal lenges\, fostering problem-solving\, teamwork\, and innovation. By partici pating in end-to-end satellite design—from conceptualization and prototy ping to testing—students gain a deep understanding of aerospace and elec tronics principles\, preparing them for advanced studies and careers in ST EM fields.\n\nComplementing design contests\, structured launch opportunit ies allow students to see their CubeSats deployed in orbit\, providing a t angible culmination of their efforts. Partnerships with academic instituti ons\, industry sponsors\, and organizations like the IEEE Antennas & Propa gation Society provide mentorship in areas such as antenna design\, RF com munications\, regulatory compliance\, and mission operations. Through guid ance on telemetry\, ground-station operations\, and integration with comme rcial rideshare or university launch platforms\, students gain exposure to the full lifecycle of satellite missions. These initiatives not only insp ire the next generation of engineers and scientists but also demonstrate t he transformative potential of CubeSats as an educational and technologica l tool in STEM learning. Following topic will be discussed:\n\n-\nSustaina ble CubeSat Design: Integrating Sensors\, Batteries\, and Low Carbon Footp rint\n\n-\nEco-Friendly CubeSats: Sensor Integration and Battery Optimizat ion for Reduced Carbon Impact\n\n-\nGreen CubeSat Systems: Advanced Sensor s\, Efficient Power\, and Minimal Carbon Footprint\n\n-\nCubeSat Innovatio ns: Sensor-Driven Missions with Sustainable Battery and Carbon Reduction S trategies\n\n-\nDesigning Sustainable CubeSats: Balancing Sensors\, Power\ , and Environmental Impact\n\nCo-sponsored by: IEEE AP-S CAC\, SIGHT and C OPE\n\nSpeaker(s): Vishal Kumar\n\nRoom: Auditorium\, Bldg: 201\, McLean B lvd\, McLean Blvd\, Paterson\, New Jersey\, United States\, 07504\, Virtua l: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/499502 LOCATION:Room: Auditorium\, Bldg: 201\, McLean Blvd\, McLean Blvd\, Paterso n\, New Jersey\, United States\, 07504\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ie ee.org/m/499502 ORGANIZER:akpoddar@ieee.org SEQUENCE:11 SUMMARY:Hands-On STEM with CubeSats: High School Design Contests and Launch Opportunities URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/499502 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p style="text-align: justify\;" data-start=" 111" data-end="911">The rapid advancement of CubeSat technology is providi ng an unprecedented platform for hands-on STEM education at the high schoo l level. These compact\, modular satellites allow students to engage with real-world systems engineering concepts\, including satellite architecture \, embedded electronics\, power management\, sensors\, and communication s ystems. High school CubeSat design contests provide a structured\, project -based environment where students can apply theoretical knowledge to pract ical challenges\, fostering problem-solving\, teamwork\, and innovation. B y participating in end-to-end satellite design&mdash\;from conceptualizati on and prototyping to testing&mdash\;students gain a deep understanding of aerospace and electronics principles\, preparing them for advanced studie s and careers in STEM fields.</p>\n<p style="text-align: justify\;" data-s tart="913" data-end="1733">Complementing design contests\, structured laun ch opportunities allow students to see their CubeSats deployed in orbit\, providing a tangible culmination of their efforts. Partnerships with acade mic institutions\, industry sponsors\, and organizations like the IEEE Ant ennas &amp\; Propagation Society provide mentorship in areas such as anten na design\, RF communications\, regulatory compliance\, and mission operat ions. Through guidance on telemetry\, ground-station operations\, and inte gration with commercial rideshare or university launch platforms\, student s gain exposure to the full lifecycle of satellite missions. These initiat ives not only inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists but also demonstrate the transformative potential of CubeSats as an educationa l and technological tool in STEM learning. Following topic will be discuss ed:</p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start="202" data-end="295">\n<p data-start="205" d ata-end="295"><strong data-start="205" data-end="293">Sustainable CubeSat Design: Integrating Sensors\, Batteries\, and Low Carbon Footprint</strong ></p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="296" data-end="397">\n<p data-start="299" da ta-end="397"><strong data-start="299" data-end="395">Eco-Friendly CubeSats : Sensor Integration and Battery Optimization for Reduced Carbon Impact</s trong></p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="398" data-end="493">\n<p data-start="40 1" data-end="493"><strong data-start="401" data-end="491">Green CubeSat Sy stems: Advanced Sensors\, Efficient Power\, and Minimal Carbon Footprint</ strong></p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="494" data-end="603">\n<p data-start="4 97" data-end="603"><strong data-start="497" data-end="601">CubeSat Innovat ions: Sensor-Driven Missions with Sustainable Battery and Carbon Reduction Strategies</strong></p>\n</li>\n<li data-start="604" data-end="695">\n<p data-start="607" data-end="695"><strong data-start="607" data-end="693">De signing Sustainable CubeSats: Balancing Sensors\, Power\, and Environmenta l Impact</strong></p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR