Researchers

Explore, study and publish about Mars Challenge.

We invite researchers from around the world to collaborate with Mars Challenge in the study and analysis of this interplanetary platform for educational, technological and social innovation.

From scientific articles to interdisciplinary papers, Mars Challenge is a living laboratory of data, experiences and dynamics that can nurture multiple lines of research.

What does Mars Challenge offer to the scientific community?

Mars Challenge opens its doors to universities, research centers and academics interested in:

Evaluate the educational and social impact of the program
Research active learning methodologies (hackathons, STEAM, Design Thinking, etc.).
Analyze international and multicultural collaboration dynamics.
Exploring new pedagogies for sustainability education
Study the challenges of dual-planet (Earth and Mars) innovation.
Develop interdisciplinary papers on space exploration, ethics, youth, technology or governance.

Suggested lines of research

STEAM education and 21st century skills
Youth, sustainability and interplanetary leadership
Agile methodologies applied to learning (Design Thinking, Lean, gamification).
Social and technological prototyping in educational contexts
Public policies and youth participation
Social impact assessment and educational replication
Open science, ethics and space exploration

Ways to collaborate

Individual or team research
Propose a qualitative or quantitative study based on program data.
University-project alliance
Formalize a collaboration with Mars Challenge to generate publications from your institution.
Peer-reviewed articles
Coordinate with our team to participate in joint calls for papers or thematic symposia.
International network of researchers (in development)
Join an expanding network to share advances, papers, datasets and editorial opportunities.

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