As the Design Challenge Program moves closer to its 10th anniversary... the program is pleased to host both incoming and returning teams seeking to solve issues of importance to NASA. I am delighted to introduce them to you below:
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RICE UNIVERSITY - HELIOS |
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Emergency Eyewash in Microgravity Environments
Semester II of II
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| Institution: Rice University |
| Department Represented: Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering |
| Team: Multidiscipline: BIOE Seniors: Rob Bauer*, Malcolm Blake, Eric Lee, Thierry Rignol. ME Senior: Zachary Foster |
| Faculty Advisors: Dr. Matthew Wettergreen, Bioengineering Department; Dr. Brent Houchens, Dept of Mechanical Engineering; Dr. Maria Oden, Director, Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen |
| Mentored By: Dr. Bara Reyna, NASA JSC Space Medicine Division |
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - ARES |
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Mars Habitation: Agriculture and Greenhouse Design
Semester II of II
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| Institution: Texas A&M University |
| Department Represented: TAMU Engineering Living and Learning Community (ELLC) |
| Team: Multidiscipline Freshmen: Kenny Chour* (AE), Jacob Fitch (AE), Jean Lim, Graduate Mentor: Lacey Bodnar (CVE) |
| Faculty Advisors: Mrs. Magda Lagoudas, TAMU Director of Engineering Student Services and Academic Programs (ESSAP); Jacqueline Hodge, TAMU ESSAP |
| Mentored By: Dr. Humboldt Mandell, UT Center for Space Research Fellow; NASA Retired |
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - SPEARHEAD |
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Mars Habitat and Initial Settlement Village - Mars Rover Design
Semester II of II
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| Institution: Texas A&M University |
| Department Represented: TAMU Engineering Living and Learning Community (ELLC) |
| Team: Multidiscipline Freshmen: Michael Bass* (ME), Meredith Davis (NE), Luis Jimenez (IE/SE), Stewart Lach (GE), Miranda Nelson (AE) |
| Faculty Advisors: Mrs. Magda Lagoudas, TAMU Director of Engineering Student Services and Academic Programs (ESSAP); Jacqueline Hodge, TAMU ESSAP |
| Mentored By: Dr. Humboldt Mandell, UT Center for Space Research Fellow; NASA Retired |
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - STAR BUSTERS |
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ISS Coffee System Adaptor
Semester II of II
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| Institution: Texas A&M University |
| Department Represented: TAMU Engineering Living and Learning Community (ELLC) |
| Team: Engineering Freshmen: Ivan Cortes (ME), Alyse Judilla (CSCE), Hannah Ringler (NU), Andrew Marshall* (ME), Matthew Vezendy; Sophomore Mentor: Travis Smith (NU) |
| Faculty Advisors: Mrs. Magda Lagoudas, TAMU Director of Engineering Student Services and Academic Programs (ESSAP); Jacqueline Hodge, TAMU ESSAP |
| Mentored By: John Glass, NASA JSC, Habitability and Human Factors Division |
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, KINGSVILLE - LAUNDRY-IN-SPACE TEAM |
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Non-Gravity Specific Laundry System
Semester II of II
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| Institution: Texas A&M University, Kingsville |
| Department Represented: Mechanical Engineering |
| Team: ME Seniors: Victoria Bailey, Gary Garcia, Michael Liles, Michael Orona* |
| Faculty Advisor: Dr. Larry Peel, Dept of Mechanical Engineering |
| Mentored By: Evelyn Orndoff, NASA JSC Crew and Thermal Systems Division |
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, KINGSVILLE - MEEN MACHINES |
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Lightweight Passive Space Docking System
Semester II of II
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| Institution: Texas A&M University, Kingsville |
| Department Represented: Mechanical Engineering |
| Team: ME Seniors: Lisa Gonzalez*, Samuel Ruiz, Jr., Michael Bauer, Kyle Muschalek, Javier Perez |
| Faculty Advisor: Dr. Larry Peel, Dept of Mechanical Engineering |
| Mentor: Chris Lupo, NASA JSC iLIDS System Integration |
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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY - ASTRO BOYS |
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Flight Deck of the Future
Semester I of II
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| Institution: Texas Tech University |
| Department Represented: Mechanical Engineering |
| Team: ME Seniors: Ryan Ashmore*, Brian Farley, Tate Davis, Sebastian Gomez, Courtney Sellers |
| Faculty Advisor: Dr. James Yang, Dept of Mechanical Engineering |
| Mentored By: Christie Sauers and Mary McCabe, NASA JSC Orion Program Office |
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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY - CONQUEST |
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Autonomous Delivery & Deployment System of Communication & Navigation Beacons
Semester I of II
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| Institution: Texas Tech University |
| Department Represented: Mechanical Engineering |
| Team: ME Seniors: David Wagner*, Steven Dawson, Brian O'Riley, James Hansen |
| Faculty Advisor: Dr. James Yang, Dept of Mechanical Engineering |
| Mentored By: Dr. R. Steve Provence, NASA JSC Engineering Directorate |
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - NASA ENCLOSURE |
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Cooled Enclosure for Scientific Imager
Semester I of I
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| Institution: University of Texas |
| Department Represented: Mechanical Engineering |
| Team: James Geraci *, Siddharth Shah, Mohammad Siam |
| Faculty Advisors: Dr. Rich Crawford, Dept of Mechanical Engineering; Dr. Carlos Hidrovo, Dept of Mechanical Engineering |
| Mentored By: Doug Holland, NASA JSC, Advanced Development Office |
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - ROCKET MEN |
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NASA'S Fastrac Rocket Engine
Semester II of II
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| Institution: University of Texas |
| Department Represented: Mechanical Engineering |
| Team: ME Seniors: ME Seniors: Myles Breaux, Matthew Chen *, Zachary Straw, Rusty von Sternberg |
| Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tom Keihne, Dept of Mechanical Engineering |
| Mentored By: John Brewer, NASA JSC Propulsion and Fluid Systems Branch |
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, EL PASO - UTEP MINERS |
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Mars Water Works System
Semester II of II
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| Institution: University of Texas, El Paso |
| Department Represented: Systems Engineering |
| Team: SE Graduate Students: Astrid Barajas, Matthew Hernandez, Sergio Luna, Amanda Posadas, Carlos Sanchez, Hoong Yan See Tao* |
| Faculty Advisor: Dr. Eric Smith, Dept of Industrial, Manufacturing & Systems Engineering |
| Mentored By: Dr. Humboldt Mandell, UT Center for Space Research Fellow; NASA Retired |
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