Welcome to Andhra University 2022 NASA International Space Apps Challenge (Hackathon) Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Local Event!
Andhra University is not just one of the oldest educational institutions in the country, but is also the first to be conceived as a residential and teaching-cum-affiliating University, mainly devoted to post-graduate teaching and research.
Andhra University was constituted in the year 1926 by the Madras Act of 1926. The 94-year-old institution is fortunate to have Sir C.R. Reddy as its founder Vice-Chancellor, as the steps taken by this visionary proved to be fruitful in the long run.
Former President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was one of its Vice-Chancellors who succeed Dr. C. R. Reddy in 1931. The University College of Arts was inaugurated on 1 st July, 1931. The inaugural courses were Telugu language and literature, History, Economics and Politics. A year later, the College of Science and Technology came into being with Honours courses in Physics and Chemistry. The University pioneered in introducing many new courses in Science, Arts, Management and Engineering in the country.
The University is spread in a sprawling campus of 422 acres dotted with 121 buildings of Academic, Administrative and support services with a plinth area of about 20 lakhs sq.ft., and 324 staff quarters. Presently the University catering the Educational needs of five green districts of Andhra Pradesh namely Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Vizinagaram and Srikakulam.
We want Your Innovation!
Our team is hosting the NASA International Space Apps Challenge for the first time. Join us in this exciting journey for the Space Apps 2022 . You can participate virtually from anywhere. Be a part of an inspiring and engaging community, working together to address major challenges in space and on Earth.
Please feel free to contact the team in case of any queries relating to the event
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I need to live in Vishakhapatnam or be from the area to participate?
A: No, the challenge is all virtual, it does not matter from where you participate.But if you are from Vishakhapatnam it would be good.
Q: How many people can be part of our team?
A: Typical Space Apps teams have 2-6 participants (the limit is 6 members per team). Space Apps Challenge is all about collaboration.
Q: Do I need a team before registration?
A: No, you can find a team during the event. Finding a team before the event is encouraged