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.