NASA HUNCH Software
Our Journey with NASA HUNCH SOFTWARE
WELCOME
Embark on a cosmic adventure with NASA HUNCH Software. Delve into the realms of space exploration and cutting-edge software development. Learn about our contributions to space missions and technological innovations. Join us in unraveling the mysteries of the universe.
NASA HUNCH SOFTWARE is an exciting opportunity for high school and select college to develop software solutions for real NASA problems. This project-based program provides a unique learning experience that can help students develop valuable skills and knowledge in software development. Join us today and be a part of the future of space exploration!
History of NASA SOFTWARE
Common Queries
Everything You Need to Know
Check out some of the most common questions we get asked below. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
What are the Major Events Teachers need to Plan for?
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Kick-Off Regional
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Visit New School or Video Call
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Purpose: Introduce This Years Programs
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The Kickoff, where the teachers distribute the links to their students to understand the available projects for the year.
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PDR Preliminary Design Review
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Visit Event Location or Online Interview
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JSC Engineers (Program Managers) visit student projects
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JSCs Engineers Advise and provide feedback to students on each Program
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The Preliminary Design Review (PDR) typically takes place in the second Quarter of the School Year. Each region and school has a unique date in October or November
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CDR Critical Design Review
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Visit Event Location or Online Interview
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JSC Engineers review and evaluate student projects
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- 30% of the teams are pre-screened for the FDR
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- 70% of the teams are coached for an in-school or innovation day presentation
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JSCs Evaluate Student Projects - Set for Invites to FDR
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The Critical Design Review ( CDR ) students have their Project reviewed by the Teacher, Regional Mentors, and Potential Guest Advisors and NASA HUNCH team members. Each region has dates in February or March.
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FDR Final Design Review at JSC
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Students INVITED to FDR at JSC or another Center
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Students present 1 Day their Projects (Giant Science Fair Style) to
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NASA Astronauts,
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Flight Surgeons
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Engineers & Program Managers
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Flight Surgeons
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Public 1 Day
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Tours at JSC the 2nd day
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The Final Design Review ( FDR ), where Student Teams are invited to NASA to Present their Projects to NASA Engineers and sometimes even astronauts. This takes place in mid April.
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Regional Innovation Day - Large Science Fair or in School Showcase (Each Individual School
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Work with US Patent Office
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Present to Parents and Other Students
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What tools are available for students?
Students have access to many links from NASA at https://www.nasa.gov/
In addition, Each Practice Area has a WEB SITE:
Software and AI - https://www.nasahunch-software-ai.com/
Health and BioMedical Science - https://www.hunch-biohealth.com/
Design and Prototype - https://www.hunchdesign.com/
In addition, we have Student Templates
What does my team / student have to prepare?
A Project/Team WEB Site
School Information including on WEB site, Google Slide, etc.
School Information (Name of District, Name of School, Name of Teacher)
Project Name
Project WEB Site
Team Members
Picture of the Team (Professional Dress)
Picture of the Project Board (Trifold)
3 Pictures of the Prototype (3 Perspectives)
Video Presentation of the Board 3 Minutes
Video Presentation of the Prototype 3 Mins
Slides of the Project
Current State in your design (PDR, CDR, FDR online meeting, other)
Testing Plan
Testing Results
Video of Testing
Code Listing
GITHUB Listings and Links
Program Files
Execs
VR Files
VR Models
CAD Drawings
More
As Teachers Require
Look at WEB SITE, FAQ and STUDENT TEMPLATES
