Navigating the Hackathon: Challenges and Team Formation | 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge

Summary

The video offers a guide on selecting a challenge and forming or joining a team for the NASA Space Apps Challenge. It instructs participants to start projects from October 5, 2024, at 9:00 AM local time for fairness. Challenges, designed for diverse disciplines and skill levels, are detailed on the website. Participants must join a team (1-6 members, ideally 4-5) to submit a project. The process to find or create a team, select a challenge, and submit a project by the deadline of October 6, 2024, is outlined, with resources and team management tips provided.

Takeaways

• 🚀 NASA Space Apps Challenge releases challenge summaries followed by full statements closer to the event.
• ⏰ Participants cannot start work until October 5, 2024, at 9:00 AM Local Time to ensure fairness.
• 🌌 The challenge is a two-day event, so projects do not need to be fully developed at submission.
• 📝 Challenges are prompts covering various scientific, technological, and artistic fields, suitable for all skill levels.
• 🔍 To choose a challenge, visit the NASA Space Apps website and explore the '2024 Challenges' section.
• 🔑 Use filters or search by name to find challenges of interest.
• 💼 'Create Your Own Challenge' is not eligible for Global Judging.
• 👥 Participants must join or form a team to submit a project, with teams ranging from 1-6 members.
• 🤝 There are three ways to create or join a team: through the 'Find a Team' page, Local Event page, or chosen challenge page.
• 📆 The deadline to submit projects is October 6, 2024, at 11:59 PM Local Time of the registered event.
• 🏆 Projects are evaluated by Local Judges for their respective events.

Q & A

When can participants start working on their projects for the NASA Space Apps Challenge?

Participants should not begin work on their projects until October 5, 2024, at 9:00 AM Local Time.

What is the duration of the NASA Space Apps Challenge?

The NASA Space Apps Challenge is held over the course of only two days.

How can participants find challenges for the NASA Space Apps Challenge?

Participants can find challenges by visiting the NASA Space Apps website at spaceappschallenge.org and clicking 'Explore the Hackathon' then '2024 Challenges'.

Can participants create their own challenge for the NASA Space Apps Challenge?

Yes, participants can create their own challenge, but it is not eligible for Global Judging.

What information can participants find in the 'Details' tab of a challenge?

The 'Details' tab contains a summary, background, objectives, and potential considerations of the challenge.

What resources are available for participants in the 'Resources' tab?

The 'Resources' tab features challenge resources such as free and open data provided by NASA and space-based data from its Space Agency Partners.

How can participants change their team's chosen challenge?

Participants can change their team's chosen challenge by going to the 'Details' tab on their team page and clicking the blue 'Edit Details' button.

What is the minimum and maximum team size for the NASA Space Apps Challenge?

Teams can range from 1-6 members, but the ideal size for a team is 4-5 people.

How can participants join or form a team for the challenge?

Participants can join or form a team by navigating to the 'Find a Team' page, visiting their Local Event page, or visiting their chosen challenge page and navigating to the 'Teams' tab.

What should team owners include when creating a team?

When creating a team, team owners should fill out the required information and include their contact information so that team members can communicate with them.

How do participants join an existing team?

To join an existing team, participants can click on the filter icon to search for teams, find a team they are interested in, and click the yellow 'Request to Join Team' button under the team name.

What is the deadline for submitting a project for the NASA Space Apps Challenge?

The deadline to submit a project is October 6, 2024, at 11:59 PM in accordance with the Local Time for the event the team has registered for.