Please submit additional questions to Shelley.Spears@nianet.org.
All questions and answers will be posted under the FAQ section of the webpage.
1. Who is eligible to participate in RASC-AL?
RASC-AL has graduate and undergraduate competition divisions. Engineering students enrolled in an accredited university program may participate.
2. When and where will this year's forum be held?
The 2011 RASC-AL Forum will be held June 6-8, 2011, at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront in Cocoa Beach, FL.
3. Who judges the competition?
The forum competition is judged by a subset of the RASC-AL Steering Committee. The exact make up is dependent upon scheduling and availability.
4. Do I have to cover the costs of my travel and registration to the forum?
No, the cost of travel and registration is covered in large part by NASA sponsorship. Each team's university will be awarded a grant of $5,875. This money is intended to cover the cost of at least two team members and the team's advisor.
5. Does my advisor have to attend the forum?
Yes.
6. Have any of the past participants been able to successfully translate their RASC-AL experience into a professional interaction with NASA on design projects?
Absolutely.
7. Are international students allowed to participate?
Yes, as long as they are affiliated with a US university.