Odysseus Contest
Dare to dream… dare to discover… dare to create
Description
Odysseus is a European project, co-founded by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme, in the Space
theme for ”Studies and events in support of European Space Policy”. The Odysseus project aims exactly at engaging and inspiring
the European youth in the “New Frontier”, by implementing a pan-European Scientific Contest for young people on Space
exploration themes, combining creativity, intelligence and innovation. The project, aspires to integrate ongoing educational
activities on science in a pan-European perspective, providing the opportunity for young pupils to compete with their peers from
different European countries.
The Odysseus contest challenges students between the ages of 14 and 18 years old from all EU countries to develop a project on
space exploration, using their knowledge, creativity and critical thinking. Students wishing to participate need to form teams of 2
to 5 members plus a teacher as a facilitator. Teams participating in the Odysseus may choose to compete in one of the following
three major theme categories:
Participating teams will first compete at national level where one team will be declared as winner in each of the three categories.
Winning teams from all countries will than compete at European level, so as to declare the best project in Europe for every
category of the contest. The winning team of every category will be granted with a trip to the ESA SPACE EXPO in the Netherlands
in order to present their project during the Odysseus Award Ceremony in April 2013. Winning teams will also visit the European
Astronaut Centre in Köln, Germany.
Key Dates
May 1st, 2012: Opening of Teams’ Registrations
July 1st, 2012: Opening of entries Submission
February 14th, 2013: Team Registrations closing
February 15th, 2013: Submission of entries closing
March 1st, 2013: Announcement of Winners at National level
March 31st, 2013: Announcement of Winners at European level
April 2013: Award ceremony in Space Expo
Useful Information
Odysseus in 5 steps
In order to participate to the Odysseus contest, follow the 5 steps mentioned below:
1. Go to the official website (http://www.odysseus-contest.eu/) and register your team.
2. Read the basic guidelines and the description of the contest
- Description
- Thematic Categories and examples
- Evaluation criteria
- Prize
3. Stat searching for a subject for your project. In the official website you may find useful links that will help you
get started.
4. As soon as you decide the subject, download the project worksheet and study it, have a look at the examples
mentioned above and start working on your project. Also have a look at the “Supportive material for
educators” booklet for more analytical guidelines and tips.
5. When you are finished with the project. Log in to the website and submit your project.
For more information visit the website of the contest: http://www.odysseus-contest.eu/
Organizers:
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