NASA MITTIC is unique spinoff challenge that encourages students to develop business and entrepreneurial skills while engaging with NASA technology, experts, businesses, and partners.
Students from all fields of study rise to the challenge of creating new and innovative technologies to benefit their community and the world.
MITTIC is a fantastic opportunity for students from different majors to work together. Some of the most successful teams have both business and STEM majors.
You and your students are officially invited to join us for a virtual information session.
Please share with your colleagues and students.
NASA MITTIC Information Session
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
12:00 pm
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Click here to join the above MITTIC Information Session.
Here is a brief overview of NASA MITTIC:
Student teams (3-6 students) and at least one principal investigator (PI) create a proposal for a product or service with commercial applications using a NASA Intellectual Property. Click the link to browse the NASA intellectual property (IP) website.
There are so many IPs to choose from! We also have a sample list here.
NOTE: A principal investigator could be a previous or current professor, a dean or department chair, or another faculty member and/or administrator.
Teams create a product or service that solves a problem and improves life for people here on Earth. The product or service should have commercial applications using the selected IP (See #1).
Deadline: March 13, 2024
Selected teams will travel to NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas to pitch their ideas.
Travel and lodging provided by NASA MITTIC (for core team members and the primary principal investigator).
PRIZE MONEY: 1ST Place $20,000 and 2nd Place $10,000
**Please contact Professor Fanis Tsoulouhas at ftsoulouhas@ucmerced.edu if interested in setting up a team with STEM students included in order to pursue this.
