NASA InternationalSpace Apps

Challenge20-21 April, Sofia, Telerik Software

Academy

Svetlin Nakov

Telerik Software Academyacademy.telerik.com

Technical Trainerwww.nakov.com

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Table of Contents Behind the Initiative What is Space Apps Challenge? What are the Challenges? When and Where Will It Take Place? How to Participate? What to Expect on a Local Scale? What Will Be the Final Stage? Why Join the Event? More Information

Behind the Initiative NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States

NASA International Space Apps Challenge International mass collaboration

Citizens working together on global challenges

Space exploration and improvement of life on Earth through technologies

Open-source development and technologies

100+ challenges (problems) prepared by NASA

What is Space Apps Challenge?

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Hackathon in 40+ countries,

75 cities, onsite & online

The Challenges Four categories:

Software Hardware Citizen Science Data Visualization

Data and images provided by NASA

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When, Where and How?

April 20-21 at Telerik Academy 48-hour hackathon for developers,

designers, engineers, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts

Teams can start earlier and work for weeks

At the end of the event Teams present their projects

publicly

Local jury awards the Bulgarian champions

Best solutions attend theworld finals in NASA

How to Participate?

Gather a team or take part individually No limit in age, team size,

nationality, etc.

Choose a challenge to solve Register for participation Start preparation (now) Join the event (20-21 April) Develop your unique idea Present your work at the local finals in Sofia

What to Expecton a Local Scale?

A two-day event (20-21 April) Bring your own laptop

100+ problems to choose from NASA’s data and images

Perform a research to find them Development of an open-source solution

Presenting in front of the jury 3 local winners to enter the global contest

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What Will Be the Final Stage?

Submit two-minute videos by May 1

Public voting in May Selection of the global winners by NASA’s judges by June 1

Announcement of winning projects on NASA’s web site and receivingglobal recognition

2012’s winners9

Why Join the Event? Participate in an exciting global hackathon

Gain new experience to put on your CV

Work with teams all over the world Contribute to the exploration ofspace and improvement of life on Earth

Receive recognition for contribution to societyand the development of technology

Find new friends and colleagues Try to win the prizes Have a fun

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Useful Links NASA Space Apps Challenge – Official Web Site

Space Apps Challenge Sofia – Local Site

Space Apps Challenge Sofia @ Facebook

Space Apps Challenge Sofia @ Twitter

Space Apps Challenge Sofia @ Tumblr

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