Congratulations to Winners and Finalists in the 2021 Challenge Season!
Here are the top competitors in the 2021-22 academic year NFTE World Series of Innovation.
Maxar Community Resilience from Space Challenge - 2021
The Challenge: Design a solution using satellite imagery and other geospatial data to help communities become more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
Winners
- First Place: Eagle Eye, harnesses geospatial data to aid in waste management of urban areas. Developed by 18-year-old Robin Ye and 18-year-old Bryan Ng from Singapore. See their video here.
- Second Place: GeoSat, uses SMAP satellite data to predict potential landslides in Taiwan to increase alerts and evacuation efficiency. Developed by 16-year-old Pan Yung-Shian and 16-year-old Casper Liao, students at Kang Chiao International School in Taiwan. See their video here.
- Third Place: Wild Ping, an immersive map that combines various interfaces to display relevant information to inform fellow wilderness explorers. Developed by 18-year-old Spencer Jordan and 17-year-old Thomas Brasch, students at Mead High School in Spokane, Washington. See their video here.
Finalists
- COV-APP, an app using geospatial data to track the spread of coronavirus to develop more accurate contact-tracing. Developed by a team from American Academy of Nicosia in Nicosia, Cyprus. See their video here.
- AmoryGuard, pairs wearable tech sensors with online consultations to increase access to health monitoring. Developed by a team from Groton School in Groton, Massachusetts. See their video here.
- GeoConnect, utilizes geospatial data to increase access to high-speed internet in Native American reservations. Developed by a team from Galileo Academy of Science and Technology in San Francisco, California. See their video here.
- Satellites for a Better Tomorrow, collects soil moisture data to aid farmers and ranchers improve farming efficiency. Developed by a team from Diamond Technology Institute in Watsonville, California. See their video here.
- Interseller, collects geospatial data to detect areas at risk of natural disasters and identify patterns in natural disasters. Developed by a team from Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California. See their video here.
- Refugenie, utilizes GIS data to optimize safe and effective routes for refugee resettlement during environmental catastrophes. Developed by a team from Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California. See their video here.
- Blaze Watch, an emergency navigation system used to safely guide people at risk of wildfires. Developed by a team from Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California.
More Challenges
Impact League (ages 13-24)
6 Clean water and sanitationAramco Clean Water Challenge
9 Industry, innovation and infrastructureCBT Technology Solar Innovation Challenge
CBT Technology Institute
sdg 9
Enhance learning environments and reduce costs for public community facilities.
8 Decent work and economic growthCiti Foundation Youth Economic Advancement Challenge
Citi Foundation
sdg 8
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
4 Quality educationComerica Quality Education Challenge
Comerica Bank
sdg 4
Increase the number of youths with technical and vocational skills
16 Peace, justice and strong institutionsEY Responsible AI Challenge
EY
sdg 16
Utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and entrepreneurship to create inclusive communities.
4 Quality educationIntuit Game Based Financial Learning Challenge
3 Good health and wellbeingMetLife Foundation Good Health and Well-Being Challenge
MetLife Foundation
sdg 3
Promote high quality access to physical and/or mental wellbeing in your community
13 Climate actionZuora Climate Action Challenge
Imagination League (ages 5 - 12)
6 Clean water and sanitationAramco Clean Water Challenge
Aramco
sdg 6
Imagine a tool or machine that can turn dirty water in your community into clean, usable water!
8 Decent work and economic growthCiti Foundation Youth Economic Development Challenge
Citi Foundation
sdg 8
Help everyone have a good job and make sure that everyone, including people who might have trouble finding work, can earn money and have a happy, safe place to work.
3 Good health and wellbeingMetLife Foundation Good Health and Well-Being Challenge
MetLife Foundation
sdg 3
Promote high quality access to physical and/or mental wellbeing in your community.