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Blue Skies Clean Aviation Energy Competition

Blue Skies Clean Aviation Energy Competition

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS! NASA’s Gateways to Blue Skies Clean Aviation Energy Competition.

Through this competition, NASA seeks to investigate alternate aviation energy sources that if developed could be part of the solution to aviation’s climate impacts. The collegiate-level competition asks teams to conceptualize the source-to-flight life cycle of one potential clean energy source of the 2050s, in terms of feasibility, viability, and climate impact.

Blue Skies expands engagement between universities and NASA’s University Innovation project with the intent to reach as many college students as possible.

To review the full announcement and learn more, please visit HERE

Based on review of proposal submissions, up to 8 finalist teams will be selected to receive a $6,000 stipend to facilitate full participation in the 2023 Blue Skies Forum at a NASA Center in June 2023. NASA also is offering 6 internship opportunities as a challenge prize for competing in this competition.

HOW TO COMPETE:
  1. Interested team of students and their faculty advisors should review competition guidelines, provided HERE
  2. Find a qualified advisor and team of students with diverse knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the theme
  3. Ensure that your team meets the eligibility requirements
  4. Submit an online Notice of Intent by October 17, 2022: https://blueskies.nianet.org/notice-of-intent/
  5. Attend one or both Q&A sessions with the competition judges (invitations will be sent to each team that submits an NOI).
  6. Develop and submit a Proposal and 2-minute video by February 28, 2023: https://blueskies.nianet.org/proposal/

To view the full competition website please visit HERE

All questions can be contacted at blueskies@nianet.org

Important Dates for the Gateways to Blue Skies Competition:
  1. October 17, 2022: Notice of Intent to participate in deadline
  2. November 3, 2022: Q&A Session #1 with judges for interested teams
  3. January 26, 2023: Q&A Session #2 with judges for interested teams
  4. February 28, 2023: Proposal and Video deadline
  5. March 28, 2023: Teams are notified of their selection status
  6. May 14, 2023: Final Research Paper and Infographic deadline
  7. June 1-2, 2023: 2023 Blue Skies Forum at a TBD NASA Center