DEAR SCIENCE & SPACE ENTHUSIASTS IN MONTREAL
The NASA International Space Apps Challenge (or Space Apps) is an international hackathon that will take place over a 48-hour period virtually for cities around the globe between October 2nd and 3rd, 2021. This year marks the tenth annual NASA International Space Apps Challenge, the largest global hackathon on Earth! In honor of this event, the theme for Space Apps 2021 is “The Power of Ten.”
We are proud to announce that the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space - Canada (SEDS - Canada), and Space Concordia - are hosting this year’s Montreal NASA Space Apps Challenge. By participating in Space Apps 2021, you will have the chance to work with data gathered by NASA and partner space agencies like the Canadian Space Agency, and your team will get the chance to be nominated to compete internationally!
The event is open to all students in QC, professionals, researchers, science & space enthusiasts!
*Please note that participants who are under the age of18 are required to be registered by a parent or legal guardian and must be accompanied during the event at all times by a parent or legal guardian.
SPACE APPS 2021 CHALLENGES:
Find out about this year's exciting NASA challenges and CSA challenges.
SPACE APPS 2021 KICKOFF CEREMONY
Space Apps 2021 Kickoff Ceremony featuring Chantelle Dubois and Marie-Josée Potvin
Scheduled for: Fri, Oct 1 from 7:00 PM EST TO 7:50 PM EST
Chantelle Dubois is a Computer Engineer at the Canadian Space Agency, primarily in the role of Avionics and Software Systems Engineer for the Lunar Gateway Program, facilitating the delivery of Canadarm3. She additionally supports the Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP), providing robotic software insight and support. During her undergraduate studies, Chantelle completed 3 summer internships at the Agency to work on the Lunar Exploration Analogue Deployment (LEAD), integrating software for a prototype rover used in field tests to investigate the concept of operations for a lunar sample collection mission.
Marie-Josée Potvin holds a bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Polytechnique Montréal, a master's degree in mechanical engineering from Queen's University and a doctorate in mechanical engineering from McGill University. She began her career at the Canadian Space Agency training astronauts to maneuver Canadarm2. Currently, Ms. Potvin oversees the development of young engineers at the Canadian Space Agency. She also promotes collaborations between industry and academia, particularly in the field of composite materials for use on the Moon.
GUEST SPEAKERS
CSA Speaker: Marcus Dejmek
Topic: OSIRIS on Odin
Scheduled for: Fri, Oct 1 from 8:00 PM EST TO 9:50 PM EST
Introduction to the Optical Spectograph and InfraRed Imaging System (OSIRIS) instrument on Sweden’s Odin Satellite, its applications for atmospheric measurements, monitoring of the impact of human activities and natural phenomena on the environment and climate.
Introduction à l'instrument OSIRIS (Optical Spectograph and InfraRed Imaging System) du satellite suédois Odin, ses applications pour les mesures atmosphériques, la surveillance de l'impact des activités humaines et des phénomènes naturels sur l'environnement et le climat.
CSA Speakers: Etienne Low-Decarie and Natasha Fee
Topic: CSA Open Data and Information Portal
Scheduled for: Sat, Oct 2 from 10:00 AM EST TO 11:00 AM EST
Introduction to the CSA Open Data and Information Portal (searching and accessing data interactively and using the API). Introduction to SCISAT and Alouette micro-applications (their use, development and use of their source code).
Introduction au portail d’information et de données ouvertes de l’ASC (recherche et accès aux données de manière interactive et utilisation de l’API). Introduction aux micro-applications SCISAT et Alouette (leur utilisation, leur développement et l’utilisation de leur code source).
CSA Speaker:Dominique Poulin
Topic: Satellite Builders
Scheduled for: Sat, Oct 2 from 3:30 PM EST TO 4:00 PM EST
Introduction to the multidisciplinary application of satellites in everyday life, satellite structure and different categories of satellites (optical and radar).
Introduction aux applications multidisciplinaires des satellites dans la vie quotidienne, à la structure des satellites et aux différentes catégories de satellites (optiques et radar).
**You must register to attend the guest speaker sessions**
WORKSHOPS (CANADA-WIDE)
Workshops + Speaker Sessions on Saturday, October 2, 2021:
Geotab Technical Workshop on Data and Analytics
Scheduled for: Sat, Oct 2 from 10 AM EST to 11 AM EST
**Registration:**https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfN1UPB061eYKorOZO9Up1EIvrAWSsXWwEPPjTCOdEVye_9Ww/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Power of Possibilities: A Techsploration Hosted Women in Aerospace Panel
Scheduled for: Sat, Oct 2 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM EST
**Registration:**https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1IISxPJISJBZrFDZ1d088JpF7QUqcDTuVq5WGYKUjaOXzmw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Guest Speaker - Fuad Ali
Scheduled for: Sat, Oct 2 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM EST
**Registration:**https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW3PfLnsKf0xNV3CIYMaFPxEmM4JXmur9bYz3YIuROi63RYQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
McMaster Design League - CAD Software Workshop
Scheduled for: Sat, Oct 2 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST
**Registration:**https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJVnLacqcJnygDP7ihVZXy5I4NiCXmsgFo5j0mGwqkzkRvAg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Guest Speaker - Lianna Genovese
Scheduled for: Sat, Oct 2 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST
**Registration:**https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQ1pUJ7ebioMRbrVFpu4twMrioQM41DlQRROvWy_-x4VzT8A/viewform?usp=sf_link
Workshops + Speaker Sessions on Sunday, October 3, 2021:
Guest Speaker - Hira Nadeem
Scheduled for: Sun, Oct 3 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM EST
**Registration:** https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeiAho0MWo-LKu8iuT4otA5hvSMXTK03w4zVYIqjqsB_urUg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Professional Skills Development Worksop by Geotab
Scheduled for: Sun, Oct 3 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
**Registration:** https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSept3Evf3XeYTkgss9j90ByQoC85GxmipbL-c6TcOPTzy7Ujw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Career Development Workshop by Unearth Education
Scheduled for: Sun, Oct 3 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM EST
**Registration:**https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrwBQmf4am-_o85hkkTUzOvI9hU28Vo7txLLK2T1QYT8MLiA/viewform?usp=sf_link
JUDGES:
Please stay tuned for updates, all details will be revealed shortly.