Thu, Mar 26, 2009
Organizations Unite To Promote, Support Annual Competition
Officials with The Conrad Foundation announced Wednesday the
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the
newest partner to support the Pete Conrad Spirit of Innovation
Awards.
The contest challenges teams of high school students to create
innovative products for use in various fields of science and
technology, including lunar exploration, personal spaceflight and
renewable energy. The mentor-based, collaborative approach to
interdisciplinary science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM) education is designed to engage students and teachers in
ways that increase their understanding and interest in science and
technology college degree programs and careers.
This year, 21 teams are vying for $120,000 in prize money and
the opportunity to commercialize their products for general market
use.
Through this partnership, student teams in the
space categories will receive counsel and support from the general
AIAA membership. In addition, AIAA members will serve as judges in
the lunar exploration and personal spaceflight categories.
Team finalists will also have the opportunity to present their
product concepts at AIAA events, such as the AIAA 2009 Space
Conference and Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center, in Pasadena,
CA September 14-17. AIAA will provide memberships to the top three
teams in the aerospace competition categories.
"Having the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics'
support in this competition is tremendous and gives our student
teams greater visibility within the space industry as well as the
opportunity to obtain counsel and guidance," said Nancy Conrad,
founder of The Conrad Foundation.
Twenty one teams are currently competing in the Pete Conrad
Spirit of Innovation Awards. To learn more about the competition,
to become a partner or to support your favorite student team,
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