PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

University teams at both the graduate and undergraduate levels are eligible to compete, and each team includes a faculty advisor. Teams must submit an abstract (electronic upload) by the February 4, 2011 deadline.   The RASC-AL Steering Committee will review each team's abstract and announce the finalists by February 25th 2011.  Selected teams will fully develop their proposed solution to the design challenge, and present to NASA and industry experts at the 2011 RASC-AL Forum June 6-8th.  Teams presenting at the Forum will receive $5,875.00 for travel expenses and registration fees.  

Teams participating in the competition will be required to submit a written report, prepare a poster, and give an oral presentation at the RASC-AL 2011 educational forum. Scoring is based on the above criteria, and must include an Education and Public Outreach activity.

Teams are strongly encouraged to submit a Notice of Intent form as soon as possible.

Important Dates:

Feb 4, 2011

Deadline for abstract submission

Feb 25, 2011

Team notification of abstract review decision

May 6, 2011

Online registration and payment for conference

May 27, 2011    

Submission for written reports due

May 27, 2011       

Submission of oral reports due

June 6-8, 2011 

2011 RASC-AL Forum