Media Release
Bengaluru, Aug 24: Alliance University is set to launch ‘Cosmic Quest,’ an ambitious celebration of National Space Day 2024, aimed at inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts and innovators. The event, scheduled for September 7, at the university's central campus, comes at a time when India's space programme is gaining global recognition.
‘Cosmic Quest’ will feature a range of competitive events, ranging from rocketry workshops to Mars colony design challenges. The university has invited two distinguished guests: Pallavi Mohapatra, a retired Indian Air Force helicopter pilot, and Dr Murthy Remilla from ISRO's Gaganyaan programme, underscoring the event's significance in India's aerospace landscape.
“This event reflects our commitment to fostering scientific curiosity and innovation,” said a spokesperson for Alliance University. “We're providing a platform for students to engage with real-world space challenges.”
The competition offers Rs 1.5 lac in total prize money, medals, and certificate wards, aiming to attract talented students from across the region. Events include:
1. Rocketry workshop and competition
2. Space quiz bowl (online)
3. Space art contest
4. Poster presentation
5. Mars colony design challenge
6. Space-themed robotics competition
7. Debate competition (online)
8. Model making (3D printed)
These events are designed for students from grades 8th to 12th and to cover various aspects of space science and technology, from practical engineering to theoretical planning and artistic interpretation.
Alliance University, known for its focus on interdisciplinary research and leadership development, sees ‘Cosmic Quest’ as an opportunity to contribute to India's growing space sector. The event is open to school students, with registration details available on the university's website.
For more information about ‘Cosmic Quest’ and registration details, visit: https://www.alliance.edu.in/au-events/national-space-day-cosmic-quest/
About Alliance University
Alliance University is the 1st private university established in Karnataka State by Act No.34 of the year 2010 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Alliance reimagines the idea of the university by creating a community that leads the charge against the complex challenges of the 21st century. The university conceives research to be the essence of all teaching and learning practices. A unity between research and teaching is promoted to extend the frontiers of knowledge to solve real-world problems on the local, national, and global scale. For this purpose, the university seeks to be the nerve center of interaction between industry, the government, civil society, and the community at large.