Section outline

  • Introduction to the Course

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    • Welcome to Blast Off to Hackerspace! Page
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      Welcome video to the Blast Off to Hackerspace Course.

    • Hackathon FAQ Page
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      Video answering some commonly asked questions about hackathons in general, as well as specific questions about this series and the NASA Space Apps Challenge. Timestamps included.

  • Theme 1 - Inspiration

    The first stage in coming up with any solution in a Hackathon challenge is Inspiration. Follow along with these video modules and complete the attached slide deck answering questions around Humans on Mars.

    • Inspiration Part I: Humans on Mars Page
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      This video will introduce you to the Inspiration Process and the three questions that we want you to answer for your first assignment.

    • Inspiration Part II: Ice Cream Demo Page
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      Use this video as the template for how you go about completing Assignment 1

    • Inspiration Slide Deck [click to download] File
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      Download this PowerPoint template and complete the questions and activities within it as you work through the Inspiration video modules.

    • Inspiration Part III: Comparing Answers Page
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      In this video, you will compare your answers to those of other students from past versions of this course and determine which answers, in your opinion, stand out among the others.

    • Assignment 1 - Upload Your Inspiration Slide Deck
      Opened: Thursday, 5 September 2024, 12:00 AM
      Due: Thursday, 26 September 2024, 12:00 AM
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  • Theme 2 - Ideation

    In this section, you will explore practical questions related to the previous challenges and decide, based on real-life parameters and constraints, what type of solution you want to build.

  • Theme 3 - Implementation & Submit Your Video

    In this third and final section of the course you will 1) Develop the solution you came up with in the last module and 2) create a 1-minute video outlining what your solution is.

    Not available unless: The activity Assignment 2: Upload Your Ideation Slide Deck is marked complete

  • Extra Resources