NASA Space Apps Challenge,

About the event

Space Apps introduces problem-solvers worldwide to NASA’s free and open data. NASA's missions to Earth, our Sun and solar system, and out into the universe all entail gathering data in the pursuit of new knowledge that expands our understanding through new scientific discoveries and help us improve life on Earth. By using NASA data to solve each year’s challenges, Space Apps teams learn about NASA’s data, and share in the creation and application of the knowledge that results.

Space Apps also inspires collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking that fosters interest in Earth and space science and exploration. Our missions is to leverage this interest to encourage the growth and diversity of the next generation of scientists, technologists, designers, storytellers, and engineers.

Space Apps is managed by the Earth Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. It is organized in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton, Mindgrub, SecondMuse, and the NASA Open Innovation Applied Sciences Program.

Why should you sponsor?

By sponsoring this event's chapter in NYC you get instant advertising for your company, brand, or product AND a connection to NASA proper. Your promotional materials will be exposed to our network of about 3,000+ hackers and science enthuiasts. It will also put you on NASA's radar. Any one who sponsors a local event can be considered for full event sponsorship as well. 

Katelyn Hertel

My name is Katelyn Hertel and I am a Computer Engineer by day and a NASA Ambassador + NYC Local Lead by night! I help to organize events for NASA in NYC as well as serve as a expert in their public facing datasets to assist with any events they might have. I've been hosting this event in some capacity for the last 3 years and have actually won the competition once before!

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