Sharjah Team Wins 'Most Inspirational' Award at NASA Space Apps Challenge

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Sharjah-based team "INNOVISIONARIES" has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the "Most Inspirational Team" award at the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024. This international competition, known for encouraging creativity and problem-solving in science and technology, brought together thousands of participants from around the world.

A Global Stage for Innovation

This year, the challenge saw an impressive 93,000 participants competing from 163 countries. Over 10,000 innovative projects were submitted, making the competition tougher than ever. The Sharjah team stood out and earned a well-deserved victory after competing against some of the best minds globally. The event was organized in collaboration with Dubai University and technical partner SPACE.TAYAR.

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Sharjah Team’s Groundbreaking Achievement

The INNOVISIONARIES were the only team from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to win an award this year. Their project focused on developing an educational plan to teach high school students about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The team proposed integrating these goals into science lessons, covering important topics like weather, geology, and soil health. This innovative approach could help students understand real-world environmental issues engagingly and practically.

NASA Award Ceremony to Celebrate the Winners

To honor the winners, NASA has scheduled an official award ceremony on June 4, 2024, at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, USA. The event will recognize the hard work, dedication, and creativity of all ten global winning teams.

Encouraging Innovation in the UAE

Dr. Issa Al Bastaki, President of Dubai University, praised the efforts of the Sharjah team and highlighted how competitions like this play a crucial role in fostering innovation. He emphasized that the UAE is strongly committed to nurturing young talent and supporting creative ideas that contribute to technological advancements.

NASA Challenge and the UAE’s Participation

Engineer Tareq Salah Al-Din, CEO of GIE, also acknowledged the impact of the NASA Space Apps Challenge in driving innovation across all age groups. He mentioned that this year’s competition attracted 202 teams from various regions of the UAE, including Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman.

The success of the INNOVISIONARIES at such a prestigious event has not only brought pride to Sharjah and the UAE but has also inspired young minds to pursue innovation, technology, and scientific problem-solving on a global scale.