Our names are Niyati Desai and Brayden Aller, and we are Caltech graduate students on the Caltech Space Challenge organizing committee.

The Caltech Space Challenge is a 5-day prestigious event held March 21-25, 2022, in which undergraduate and graduate students from around the world are invited to come to Caltech to compete in designing a space-related mission. The theme for the next challenge is Titan Sample Return. Students will design a mission to collect, analyze, and return a sample from Titan. They will then present their work in a competitive design review to a panel of industry experts.

Students from a broad range of backgrounds are sought to apply: from engineering and science to graphic design and business/project management. More information can be found at our website: Caltech Space Challenge 2022. Applications close on November 1, 2021.

All expenses at Caltech for the event are paid, and a partial to full travel reimbursement will be issued.

We would love to receive applications from Catholic University of America students. We have attached a flyer and would appreciate it if you could forward this to interested students.

Please email us back with any questions at spacechallenge@caltech.edu.

We look forward to hearing from your students!

Thank you!

Best,

Niyati and Brayden

Niyati Desai & Brayden Aller | Student and Outreach Team

Caltech Space Challenge 2022

1200 E California Blvd | MC 105-50 | Pasadena CA 91125

spacechallenge@caltech.edu | spacechallenge.caltech.edu

Blue Marble Space Institute of Science

In the spirit of dedication to the growth of young scientists and engineers embodied by Gerald Soffen throughout his life, the Dr. Gerald A. Soffen Memorial Fund for the Advancement of Space Science Education offers Student Travel Grants of up to $1,000 in total (with individual awards of up to $500, as based on need).

The Travel Grants are awarded to students at U.S. institutions pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in aerospace-related sciences or engineering fields (astrobiology, astronomy, earth and space science, engineering, etc.) to attend a professional conference at which they will present their research. Due to the current nature of professional meetings, recipients may use the Grant for either virtual or in-person conferences.

The Fall 2021 Travel Grant application deadline is October 11, 2021. Jerry Soffen, a biologist by training, led a distinguished career in NASA, including serving as the Project Scientist for Viking and as an architect for the NASA Astrobiology Institute. The Travel Grant continues Jerry’s dedication to educating and involving future generations in space science and engineering pursuits.

Apply here