Space Apps - Hamilton 2021

10/02/2021

Introducing the Organizers!!

Karn Bansal: Director of Sponsorships, Computer Engineering Level 3 at Mcmaster University. Enjoy working front-end making websites and playing baseball.

Almen Ng: Director of Logistics at Space Apps, Co-President of McMaster Design League, and VP Events of DeltaHacks, Software Engineering & Management Level 4 at McMaster University.

Swaleha Jasmine: Graphics Designer, Level 2 Computer Science

Ibadullah Zia: Social Media Coordinator, Co-Vice President of Logistics at McMaster Engineering Competition, 3rd-year Mechanical Engineering

10/01/2021

Introducing the Techsploration Speaker Panel!

Nancy Barber: An aerospace senior executive with over 20 years of in-depth experience, Nancy has held several key positions
across Manufacturing, Program Management, Supply Chain and Customer Support. Prior to her departure from
Bombardier in 2021 she held the position of Chief Operating Officer, responsible for planning, assembly, and
delivery of all business aircraft as well as the industrialization strategy of Bombardier’s operational footprint.

Emily Boucher: She connects young women from diverse backgrounds with female role models and employers who embrace diverse and respectful workplace culture and open doors to future career opportunities many young women may not consider otherwise. Join Techsploration’s Executive Director, Emily Boucher, for The Power in Possibilities: a Techsploration Hosted Women in Aerospace Panel.

Valerie Norman-Gerum: Valerie Norman-Gerum is a Systems Engineering Designer at L3 Harris Technologies in Waterdown, Ontario. She is an expert in modeling and simulation of dynamic systems and enjoys work where she uses science to tackle real-world problems. Valerie has a BASc and Ph.D. in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Among other organizations, she is a member of the ISB Technical Group on Computer Simulation and the American Society for Mechanical Engineers.

10/01/2021

Introducing our team!

Role: NASA Space Apps Hamilton Regional Co-coordinator, SEDS-Canada

I’m a third-year Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering student at McMaster University. I recently completed my 1-year internship with Geotab as a Data Science Intern. Besides being the NASA Space Apps Hamilton Co-coordinator, I am currently working as an Archway Mentor for first-year students at Mac, and VP of Logistics at the McMaster Engineering Competition (MEC).
From a very young age, I have been passionate about learning more about space. My curiosity often led me to question the unknown to gain a better understanding of the Universe we dwell in. As a result, my love for space exploration eventually led me to develop a passion for aviation and optimizing space technology to aid in current and future space exploration. Therefore, I’m excited to be a part of SEDS Canada because through working as a Space Apps Coordinator for the region of Hamilton, I will not only be able to pursue my passion, but also provide other space enthusiasts in my region with the opportunity to bridge the gap between knowledge and application regarding space exploration. Both my amazing team and I have put a tremendous amount of effort into bringing NASA Space Apps to the city. Please register now for the event through our website and join us in this exciting journey, in the upcoming weekend. We look forward to a successful and eventful hackathon!

10/01/2021

Introducing our team!

Dua Saqib is the co-coordinator for NASA SpaceApps Hamilton. She is a fourth-year Astrophysics student at McMaster University in the Integrated Sciences program, pursuing a thesis with Dr. Christine Wilson on the distribution of isotopologues in the Antennae Galaxy. As the president of the McMaster Planetary Society, her one true love is making space more accessible to those in her community and getting people interested in the endless sky above them!

09/30/2021

*** Mentors and Judges for this year's event!!! ***

Mentors:
Jason Yan: Jason is a 5th-year undergrad student at Wilfrid Laurier University studying Finance and Computer Science. He has a work background in quantitative trading development as well as data science.

Patrick Chin: Patrick holds a BASc in Applied Mathematics Engineering from Queen's University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University, where he develops advanced manufacturing processes for automotive and aerospace applications.

Kathy Hyunh: Kathy Huynh is a recent graduate of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Mohawk College. During her time at Mohawk College, Kathy has been involved in numerous activities within the community such as the Youth Challenge International's (YCI) Innovate MY Future program, volunteering with Women in Tech and Trades (WiTT), and was the president of the Astronomy at Mohawk Club.

Judges:
Faizan Ahmed: Faizan Ahmed is a fourth-year Ryerson Computer Science student currently interning full-time at Geotab as a Product Coordinator, where he leverages his data analytics and front-end tech stack to advise, develop, and research new products and features.

Ibrahim Abdul Hammed: Ibrahim is moving into his 4th year of study in computer science at York University. He has over 1 year of experience working in the software industry; currently working at GEOTAB as a software developer intern. Heavily involved in university clubs including a robotics club where he is the software lead.

Ruben Plaza: Ruben is a 4th-year Computer Engineering student specializing in Software Engineering at Ryerson University. He is currently working at Geotab as a Software Developer Intern for his 12-month co-op term. Ruben is also, of course, very interested in coding and computers.

Atif Abdullah: Atif is a 4th-year Computer Science student at the University of Toronto where he was an active part of his campus community, serving as Vice President and President of the student union. He also helped create the robotics and AI club on campus and organized UofT trips to different hackathons such as YaleHacks and MHacks.

Kriti Jangpangi: Kriti Jangpangi is a recent Master of Management-Applied Science graduate from Western University (Class of 2021), and currently works at Geotab Inc. as a Project Coordinator, supporting their Data Product Discovery team. She is a certified associate in project management (CAPM-PMI licensed), with growing expertise in end-to-end technical project management, product coordination, Strategy, and Market Research.

Hira Nadeem: Hira Nadeem is currently pursuing a Master of Engineering Science in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Western University’s Institute for Earth and Space Exploration. Hira is the former Operations and Co-Project Manager for the McMaster NEUDOSE cube satellite project, and a current Attitude Determination and Control Specialist for Western’s Ukpik-1 cube satellite project.

Fuad Ali: Fuad is a recent graduate of McMaster University's Electrical and Biomedical Engineering program. He started out in health tech, but his passion for using software to solve hard problems led him to internships at Tesla, SpaceX, Wealthsimple, and the CIA.

Patrick Chin: Patrick holds a BASc in Applied Mathematics Engineering from Queen's University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University, where he develops advanced manufacturing processes for automotive and aerospace applications.

Christos Liaconis: Christos is a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate from McMaster University. He is currently a Research Associate for the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, contributing to an international team focused on improving life detection technologies. During his time at McMaster, Christos spent time working on the McMaster NEUDOSE CubeSat Mission, where he held the role of Mechanical Structural Team Lead.

09/29/2021

** 4 DAYS LEFT to register for the NASA Space Apps Hamilton 2021 Challenge! **

REGISTER NOW using the following link: https://linktr.ee/hamspcapps
We are looking for McMaster students to register to participate in the event and show the world what we have got! The winners of the event would get a chance to compete internationally at the NASA global finals. Furthermore, we have a lot of skilled speakers, mentors, and judges onboard across various reputed organizations. We are also hosting various workshops organized by our amazing group of mentors and sponsors (e.g. Geotab, NASA, CSA, and other organizations). This would provide students with invaluable networking opportunities and be beneficial for students who are looking for internships.

There are 30+ Challenges provided by NASA for this year's event accompanied by their summaries. Full challenge statements and resources will be posted closer to the event!

To celebrate 10 years of Space Apps, this year NASA Space Apps Challenge has partnered up with 10 Space Agencies to provide Challenges! The Power of Ten represents the we are committed to making through the Challenge. With the partnership of 10 space agencies, we can expand our family of innovators and dreamers even further and therefore make an even bigger impact as a collective group. It is up to us to build a better and brighter future.

What are the Awards for the Winners:

Space Apps winners will be featured on the Space Apps website and social media, and they will receive an invitation to present their projects to NASA personnel (and space agency partners, if applicable).

Once travel is deemed safe, winning teams will receive an invitation to the Winners Trip, which could potentially include viewing a spacecraft launch at a NASA facility.

Besides the awards for the winning teams, all participants will be receiving certificates and swags for taking part in the challenge and for participating in various workshops through the event!

09/28/2021

Here are the Speakers for 2021:

1) Lianna Genovese: 5th-year Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering student at McMaster University and CEO & Founder of ImaginAble Solutions

2) Hira Nadeem: Former Operations and Co-Project Manager for the McMaster NEUDOSE cube satellite project, and a current Attitude Determination and Control Specialist for Western’s Ukpik-1 cube satellite project. Former President of SEDS-Canada, Co-Founder of the Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation.

3) Fuad Ali: Recent graduate from McMaster University's Electrical and Biomedical Engineering program, Internships at Tesla, SpaceX, Wealthsimple, and the CIA

4): Techsploration Speaker Panel: The Power in Possibilities: A Techsploration Hosted Women in Aerospace Panel

Visit: https://ibad2001.wixsite.com/workshopspaceapps for more information on the Speakers, their timings, and how to register.

09/28/2021

Are you new to CAD and 3D Printing? Or do you want to create something in CAD and have it come to life? Come join McMaster Design League
as we are hosting an exclusive CAD workshop where we will be creating a rocket! 🚀
We will be using Autodesk Inventor to go through some essential CAD tools and techniques. This workshop is a beginner-friendly workshop but requires participants to have Autodesk Inventor preinstalled. If you do not have Autodesk Inventor installed, please take a look at the link in the picture posted. All participants who complete the workshop will be able to receive a 3D-printed version of the rocket!

09/27/2021

5 DAYS LEFT TO THE COMPETITION!!

Following are the workshops being hosted at SpaceAPPS Hamilton 2021. Use the link: https://ibad2001.wixsite.com/workshopspaceapps where you can find more information on the workshop itself and its facilitators.

To give you some information:
1) Geotab - Technical Workshop: Learn about innovation at Geotab! Get a first-hand look at how we use this data, the projects we are working on, and the tools that we use!
Facilitator: Harjot Singh Parmar

2) Geotab - Non-Technical Workshop: Learn about professional development at Geotab!Come and join Brodie Moss, who is a Campus Talent Specialist, working at Geotab. She will be hosting a workshop on how to build your resume and share tips/tricks on how to nail that next interview!
Facilitator: Brodie Moss

3) Unearth Education: Participants will explore the connections between their high school courses, extracurricular activities, and other life experiences as transferable employability skills.
Facilitator: Katie Belanger

Also, don't forget to sign-up for the competition here: https://linktr.ee/hamspcapps

09/23/2021

Hello there Space Enthusiasts! Are you looking to use your skills to solve real-world problems? Do you want to compete globally, get recognized, and win some exciting prizes? Do you want to make some amazing connections across big organizations such as NSA, CSA, and more? Then we have some exciting news coming your way! This year, Hamilton is hosting the NASA Space Apps 2021 Challenge for the second time virtually from October 2nd to 3rd!

What is Space Apps?

The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is an international hackathon for anyone interested in space. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) free and open data is used to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. Participants from all around the world will come together over a 48 hour period to solve challenges submitted by NASA personnel. After the hackathon, project submissions are judged by space agency experts, and winners are selected for 1-10 global awards. Space Apps Hamilton will be nominating 2 teams to advance to the international challenge!

Where is the event being held?

The entire event is virtual and will be happening on Discord! Even if you are not in the province, you can still join us for the event. You can register for the event solo or in a group of 3-6. However, each group members have to register individually anyway to participate. 🌟

The discord link will be shared with you upon registration!

Do I need to know a lot about space to participate?

NO! All you need is an interest in the field. There are 30 + Challenges./Themes provided by NASA this year. Each challenge is diverse and requires a variety of skill sets. As a result, participants can come from any background (e.g. STEM, Arts, Business, etc.). Throughout the weekend there will be speaker panels, workshops, and networking events to inspire you and help you along the way.

How do I register, and how long is the event?

The tentative schedule and registration can be found here:

https://2021.spaceappschallenge.org/locations/hamilton-ontario/event

09/19/2021

Only about 2 weeks are left to register for the NASA Space Apps Hamilton 2021 Challenge!

REGISTER NOW using the following link: https://2021.spaceappschallenge.org/locations/hamilton-ontario/event
We are looking for McMaster students to register to participate in the event and show the world what we have got! The winners of the event would get a chance to compete internationally at the NASA global finals. Furthermore, we have a lot of skilled speakers, mentors, and judges onboard across various reputed organizations. We are also hosting various workshops organized by our amazing group of mentors and sponsors (e.g. Geotab, NASA, CSA, and other organizations). This would provide students with invaluable networking opportunities and be beneficial for students who are looking for internships.

There are 30+ Challenges provided by NASA for this year's event accompanied by their summaries. Full challenge statements and resources will be posted closer to the event!

To celebrate 10 years of Space Apps, this year NASA Space Apps Challenge has partnered up with 10 Space Agencies to provide Challenges! The Power of Ten represents the we are committed to making through the Challenge. With the partnership of 10 space agencies, we can expand our family of innovators and dreamers even further and therefore make an even bigger impact as a collective group. It is up to us to build a better and brighter future.

What are the Awards for the Winners:

Space Apps winners will be featured on the Space Apps website and social media, and they will receive an invitation to present their projects to NASA personnel (and space agency partners, if applicable).

Once travel is deemed safe, winning teams will receive an invitation to the Winners Trip, which could potentially include viewing a spacecraft launch at a NASA facility.

Besides the awards for the winning teams, all participants will be receiving certificates and swags for taking part in the challenge and for participating in various workshops through the event!

09/15/2021

Competition day is almost here so we are back with another FAQ!!
Here we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions!!

Q. When is the Last Day to register?
A. The registration ends on October 1st, the day before the start of the competition.

Q. Who can participate in the event?
A. If you are a Grade 12 or a Post-Secondary student and your passion lies in space exploration, then you should definitely sign up for Hamilton Space Apps - 2021.

Q. How long is the event?
A. The challenge starts at 9 am on October 2nd, and submissions are due by 11:59 pm on October 3rd.

Q. How do I join the discord?
A. Once you have registered for the event, you will receive a follow-up email where you will be provided a link you can use to join the discord server.

Q. Do I need a team to compete?
A. An individual is allowed to work and submit a project independently. However, we encourage all attendees to be part of a team.

For more FAQ's feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to help. Also, check out the link: https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/resources/faq/ to check out more FAQ's. Also, do not forget to register here: https://2021.spaceappschallenge.org/locations/hamilton-ontario/event

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