Nasa Space Apps Irbid 2024

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The NASA Space Apps Challenge is the world’s largest annual global hackathon, bringing together coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, technologists, and innovators from around the globe. This year, Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan, is proud to host this prestigious event on October 5-6, 2024.

Event Overview

The NASA Space Apps Challenge is a unique opportunity for participants to engage in solving real-world challenges using open data from NASA and its space agency partners. The event fosters collaboration across borders, sectors, and cultures, encouraging participants of all ages, skill levels, and professional backgrounds to join forces and innovate.

Participation and Registration

Participants can register for the event through the official NASA Space Apps Challenge website. The registration process involves creating an account, choosing a local event (in this case, Yarmouk University), forming or joining a team, and selecting a challenge to work on. Teams typically consist of up to six members, and all project submissions are due by the end of the hackathon on October 6.

Challenges and Themes

The competition features a variety of challenges designed by NASA experts, covering topics such as software development, astrophysics, space exploration, and more. Participants will use NASA’s open data to create innovative solutions that address these challenges. This year’s overarching theme is “The Sun Touches Everything”, emphasizing the profound impact of the sun on various aspects of our lives and the environment. Specific themes include:

• Earth and Space Science: Developing tools and applications that utilize NASA’s Earth observation data.
• Space Technology: Creating new technologies or improving existing ones for space exploration.
• Human Health and Performance: Innovating solutions to enhance human health and performance in space and on Earth.
• Astrophysics: Exploring the mysteries of the universe through data analysis and visualization.

Judging and Awards

Projects will be judged based on creativity, impact, and technical merit. The top projects will advance to global judging, where they will compete for various awards, including Best Use of Science, Best Use of Data, Best Use of Technology, and more.

Why Participate?

• Collaborate with a Global Community: Connect with like-minded individuals and experts from around the world.
• Learn and Innovate: Gain new skills, knowledge, and insights while working on cutting-edge challenges.
• Make an Impact: Contribute to solving some of the most pressing issues facing our planet and beyond.

Yarmouk University is excited to welcome participants to this inspiring event, where innovation and creativity will take center stage. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a curious beginner, there’s a place for you at the NASA Space Apps Challenge.

• Start time: 06 Oct 2024 10:00 AM
• End time: 07 Oct 2024 12:00 PM
• All times are (UTC+03:00) Jerusalem
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• Yarmouk University
• University Street
• Irbid, Jordan
• Jordan 21110
• Building: Hijjawi Faculty
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