Mines Space Robotics Challenge
Next event in 2022!
OUR MISSION
To increase the participation and retention of students in underrepresented groups in aerospace through hands-on experiences, building relationships with like-minded students, and networking with industry professionals.
2021 EVENT SCHEDULE
Aerospace Industry Panel
Friday, September 3rd, 2021
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
SUMMER SAIEDI
Manufacturing Engineer
Ball Aerospace
Amanda Steckel
NSF Graduate Research Fellow
CU Boulder
Sierra Gonzales
Software Systems Engineer & Test Engineer
Lockheed Martin Space
Vanessa Clark
CEO
Atomos Space
Miguel Ayala
CEO
Aphelion Aerospace
Casey Kuhns
Sr. Systems Engineer
Ursa Major Technologies
Saturday
September 4th, 2021
| 8:00 AM | Check-in and breakfast |
| 8:30 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 8:45 AM | Introduction to Team Challenge |
| 9:00 AM | Team Building w/ DI&A |
| 10:00 AM | Team planning |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch and Learn |
| 1:00 PM | Team work |
| 5:00 PM | Team stand-up |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner |
Sunday
September 5th, 2021
| 8:00 AM | Check-in and breakfast |
| 8:30 AM | Welcome and recap |
| 8:45 AM | Team work |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM | Floor Competition |
| 4:00 PM | Team presentations |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner and awards |
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Miguel Ayala
CEO
Aphelion Aerospace
Team Presentation Judges
Miguel Ayala
CEO
Aphelion Aerospace
MARIA NAVAS-MORENO
Founder & CEO
Lever Photonics
GENAH BURDITT
Owner & COO
EyasSat LLC & Blue Foot Engineering
JOE LAURIENTI
CEO
Ursa Major Technologies
team awards
REGISTER Closed
Event capacity is limited, so click here to reserve your spot now!
Registration deadline: August 31, 2021
2nd Place Team
will receive a facilities tour and rocket engine test viewing at Ursa Major Technologies
Support the Event
Interested in volunteering? Learn what opportunity is best for you!
TEAM MENTORS
Do you have robotics experience and want to pass on your knowledge? Are you interested in supporting first-year students and expanding on your skills as a leader? We need you!
EVENT VOLUNTEERS
We need volunteers to support logistics during the event, including, but not limited to, checking students in, setting up materials, and ensuring the event runs smoothly. You get a free shirt!
PANELIST/JUDGE
We are looking for faculty and aerospace industry professionals who are interested in participating in a panel and/or judging the team presentations.
Limited on time?
Consider sharing the event or making a contribution! Your support helps us develop an amazing event for our students!
FAQs
What is an underrepresented group?
According to the National Science Foundation, “women, persons with disabilities, and three racial and ethnic groups—blacks, Hispanics, and American Indians or Alaska Natives” are underrepresented in science and engineering.
Other groups in the United States that have been marginalized and are currently underrepresented may include but are not limited to:
- Other ethnicities
- Adult learners
- Veterans
- People with disabilities
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals
- Different religious groups, and
- Different economic backgrounds
AM I REQUIRED TO BE IN AN UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT GROUP TO PARTICIPATE?
No, all first-year students in underrepresented groups and allies. An ally in this context is a person who does not fall within any of the aforementioned underrepresented groups, but seeks to create inclusive spaces for those who are.
CAN ONLY FRESHMEN PARTICIPATE?
All first-year students (students who have attended Mines for 2 semesters or less) including traditional freshmen, transfer students, and international students are able to participate in the event.
Do we pick our own teams?
No. Teams will be organized by the event staff. You will be introduced to your team Thursday, September 2nd.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PARTICIPATE?
Nothing! The event is free to all participating students. We only ask that you commit to being present and participating in the entire event.
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