UAE team claims prestigious award at NASA challenge
DUBAI, UAE (MNTV) – Sharjah’s team of young innovators, INNOVISIONARIES, has brought distinction to the nation by winning the “Most Inspirational Team” award at the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024.
The global competition, which attracted 93,000 participants from 163 countries, saw the UAE team emerge victorious among 15 finalists with their groundbreaking educational initiative, according to an announcement from Dubai University.
Their project focuses on incorporating sustainable development concepts into secondary school science curricula, covering essential topics like meteorology, geology and environmental studies.
Education officials emphasized the significance of this achievement, noting it reflects the UAE’s growing influence in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education and youth development.
“This recognition demonstrates our nation’s capacity to nurture talented young minds who can compete on the world stage,” said Dr. Issa Al Bastaki, president of Dubai University.
The winning team developed comprehensive lesson plans that align with the UAE’s national education strategy while addressing global sustainability challenges.
Their innovative approach impressed judges by demonstrating how complex scientific concepts can be made accessible to high school students.
As part of their prize, the INNOVISIONARIES team will be honored at a special ceremony on June 4 at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, USA.
The event will recognize all category winners from this year’s competition, which saw participation from 202 teams across the UAE.
Industry experts highlighted the competition’s role in advancing space technology and scientific literacy. “Such initiatives are crucial for developing the next generation of scientists and engineers,” noted Tareq Salah Al-Din, CEO of GIE (Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship).
This achievement marks another milestone in the UAE’s ambitious space and education programs, following recent successes in Mars exploration and astronaut training initiatives.
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