Zero Robotics: 2023 Summer Program

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Congratulations!  You and your students are being invited to participate in the 2023 Zero Robotics Summer Program where they will be given the opportunity to write code to control NASA's Astrobee satellites aboard the International Space Station! 

Sponsored by the Aerospace Corporation and NASA, Summer 2023 will be extremely competitive with limited spaces available.   If you wish to form a team and participate, we ask that you complete the initial application (via this Google Form) by April 14, 2023 (extended to 5/1/23).   If we do not receive a confirmation of your registration, we will open your spot up to another team on our waitlist.  

Please contact Katie@MassILC.com with any questions or email zerorobotics@mit.edu.

We hope you will join us this summer!
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If interested, ZR will host two informational webinars:
Wednesday March 22nd  12:30 pm EST - Register in advance for this meeting.   
Wednesday April 5th   2:30pm EST - Register in advance for this meeting.  
TO REQUEST AN INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR EMAIL ZEROROBOTICS@MIT.EDU
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ZR Program Description
Zero Robotics is a 5-week coding program in which middle school students (rising 5th graders through rising 9th graders) learn to program robotic satellites aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This program is FREE of charge and all educators & mentors receive a free coding curriculum, free teacher training and free technical assistance. This program is also free for all students participating. All you need to do to get started is (1) register your school/program/team by completing this application,  (2) identify a mentor or teacher to lead your team, (3) create a team of 7-20 students (4) make sure everyone has computers with internet access, and (5) create accounts and start writing code for satellites!

The competition starts online, where teams program the Astrobee Satellites to solve an annual challenge. After several phases of virtual competition in a simulation environment that mimics the real Astrobee, finalists are selected to compete in a live championship aboard the ISS. An astronaut conducts the championship competition in microgravity with a live broadcast to your school or community based organization.
ZR Program Dates
The ZR program will run from June 26 - August 4, 2022.  This competition will be in-person at your respective sites (with online/virtual flexibility) based on teacher and location availability.  We suggest 10 to 15hrs/week to ensure students are getting the best experience. 

Summer Program Dates  
Week 1.    June 26 - June 30, 2023
Week 2.    July 3 - July 7, 2023
Week 3.    July 10 - July 14, 2023
Week 4.    July 17 - July 21, 2023
Week 5.    July 24 - July 28, 2023
Finals        Week of August 1st - 4th - LIVE International Space Station Finals ( Subject to change by NASA)

Summer Program Days/Time  
Your school/program has flexibility in terms of when and how you meet!
Whether you meet in-person, online or hybrid - or whether you meet 2 days a week or 5 days a week, all teams are encouraged to aim for 10-15hrs/week to ensure students are getting the best experience possible.
- California State University Long Beach will run a ZR Camp on its campus. Ask for more information
- A:shiwi College & Career Readiness Center might run a ZR Camp on its campus if there is enough interest.

Special Events and Code Submission Deadlines
July 6th     Field Day - Events to be determined locally
July 10th   Practice Code Deadline (submitted online - (Monday: 5pm local time)
July 11th   Virtual Career Day - hosted by Aerospace Corporation
July 14th   Initial Code Deadline (submitted online)  - (Friday: 5pm local time)
July 17th   Alliance Announcements - (Monday: 2pm Eastern Time)
July 21st   ISS Code Deadline (submitted online - Friday: 5pm local time)
ISS Finals  Week of August 1st - 4th LIVE on the International Space Station  
                    (Finals date/time subject to change by NASA)

Teacher Training:
MIT and ILC will be conducing in-person and online trainings for formal and informal educators.  These trainings will take play throughout May and in early June.  Please complete the training section below to assist us in planning sessions that best meet your needs.
Completed Commitment Form & Notification Process
Teams invited to participate are asked to complete this form by Friday, April 14, 2023.
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Programs and schools will be accepted on a rolling basis.  Space is limited.
Part I:  Organizational Information
Organization Information and Community Demographics
School/Organization Name *
School/Organization Street # and Street Name *
School/Organization City *
School/Organization State *
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How many students do you expect to have on your team?  (We do encourage you to have a minimum of 10 students and we strongly encourage a diverse group of students.)
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Name of Zero Robotics "Coach" 
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Email of Zero Robotics "Coach" 
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Name of School Principal/Org. Executive Director 

- if you are a STUDENT completing this form, please write "student applicant" and list your age.  You must identify an adult mentor if accepted.

- if you are a PARENT applicant, please write Parent-led team or "looking for a team".
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