CHENNAI: Catalyse, an enrichment services provider based in Pune, is in partnership with Space Adventures Inc., NUS School of Computing, NUS Extension, Team Business USA and Comfort Leisure launched India’s first Space Habitat Design Challenge (SHDC ‘11). The challenge is the first of its kind in India that invites students between Classes 8 and 12 to envision life for humans in Space.
The scenario is simple: Humans need an alternative habitat as a backup to life on Earth, and your city has been chosen as the first to move into Space. The City Council has invited students from across the country to be members of an elite scientific taskforce that will propose a design for Space Habitat SH-01. Teams are expected to give a detailed written proposal that outlines the design and development plans for SH-01.
There are no entry fees to participate in SHDC ‘11, and the challenge encourages participants to explore untried and previously unfamiliar areas. The winners of the SHDC will be sponsored to participate in a 5-day computing camp in Singapore, organised by National University of Singapore.
The SHDC ‘11 has already started and entries will be accepted until September 30. Participation in this challenge is open to students from Classes 8 to 12. Eligible minors must have their parents’ or legal guardians’ permission to enter this challenge.
To find out more about SHDC ‘11, visit www.catalyse.in/shdc