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Are you ready to solve the challenges of space exploration?

Join the RealWorld-InWorld (RWIW) NASA Engineering Design Challenge to solve one of two NASA-related problems.

There are two phases to the RWIW Challenge.

RealWorld

The challenge begins in the RealWorld where students in grades 7-12 use the engineering design process to solve a problem related to either the James Webb Space Telescope or Robonaut 2 (R2).  Educator and Student RealWorld resources are now available.

(NEW for 2011!) Upon completion of RealWorld registration, teachers and others guiding students through the RealWorld design phase will receive over $900,000 in PTC Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) professional engineering software along with free online training.

For every RealWorld student team registered from September through January, teacher/parent/coach names will also be entered into monthly drawings for $100 gift certificates.  

InWorld

Selected RealWorld teams are mentored InWorld by college engineering students in a virtual world setting.  Team leader and student InWorld resources are now available.

(NEW for 2011!) College Team Leaders will also receive access to both PTC Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) and SolidWorks professional engineering software along with free online training.

 

Meet and Chat With Experts!

Throughout both the RealWorld and InWorld phases, Webb Telescope and R2 researchers will meet students in the RWIW STEM Public Space for scheduled Q&A sessions.  Click here for more details.

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Take the challenge!

By January 27, 2012:

RealWorld student teams complete RealWorld projects, upload them through this site, and register to be considered for InWorld participation.

College students interested in becoming InWorld team leaders should complete the InWorld registration.  Prior to acceptance, the RWIW staff will confirm qualifications and availability.

 

Student Designs  

These designs were submitted by students during the RealWorld phase of the Challenge.
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