Round Rock
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TechShop Austin-Round Rock is excited to officially host our First International Space Apps Challenge!
We’re looking for web developers, designers, content developers and anyone interested in the collaborative advancement of space or technology.
Come build amazing apps, data visualizations, and other solutions to further space exploration, education and NASA missions.
SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, April 8 (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)
Pre Challenge MeetUp at TechShop - Brainstorm, meet other participants, choose your challenge, or just hang out! (Join virtually too through Google Hangouts! - add [email protected] to your Video Chat)
FRIDAY, April 11 (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.) Meet and Greet Social
Meet other participants, enjoy light refreshments and snacks, and tour TechShop.
SATURDAY, April 12 (9 a.m. - midnight) Lift off!9:15 a.m. - Registration and check - in10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Schedule and announcements10:15 a.m. - BLAST OFF!
12:30 p.m. - Lunch break - MakerBot Demo1:30 p.m. - Keep going!
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - WORKSHOP - Screen Print a Space Apps T-Shirt - Purchase tickets HERE4:00 p.m. - Laser Cutter Demo
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Sign your team up to laser cut parts for your projects!6:30 p.m. - Dinner break8:00 p.m. - Keep on 'til we close at midnight!WHAT'S PROVIDED? WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?SUNDAY, April 13 (10 a.m. - 7 pm) Wrap up - Awards - Social9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Waterjet Demo and Breakfast
10:00 a.m. - Briefing & updates10:15 a.m. - Begin developing12:00 p.m. - Lunch break3:00 p.m. - WORKSHOP - Laser Etch A Pint Glass - Purchase tickets HERE
3:00 p.m. - Submission Deadline4:00 p.m. - Presentations5:00 p.m. - Judging and Awards
5:30 p.m. - Mini Wrap - Up Social - Tours
6:00 p.m. - WORKSHOP - Vacuum Form a Chocolate Mold - Purchase tickets HERE
High-speed internet will be provided. Comfortable space and light refreshments, popcorn and coffee will be available. Food will be your responsibility. We have several tasty options nearby!
Bring your computer, a charger, and your A-game!
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact Casey at [email protected]
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TechShop Austin-Round RockMap it120 Sundance Pkwy Suite 350 (Next to Lowe's in La Frontera Shopping Center)
Round Rock, TX
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