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Away Team Academy Challenge

One of the most exciting parts of a science officer’s job is having the chance to explore alien worlds – to seek out new life. While we may not have that opportunity, we can explore the possibilities. 

From studying exoplanets to speculating about what life may be found there, this six-week challenge will take you on a journey to strange new worlds and introduce you to some of the most unusual life forms we know of.

You may turn in certificates or screenshots of your transcript either as you do the courses or all at once before July 24
Turn in your entry by using the Submission Form 

Week 1 (June 1-7): SPID 129 – Exoplanets Part 1
Week 2 (June 8-14): ABIO 101 – Overview & Theories of Life
Week 3 (June 15-21): ABIO 103 – Extra Solar Life
Week 4 (June 22-28): IAI 101 Insects Part 1
Week 5 (June 29-July 5): ABIO 105 Extremophiles
Week 6 (July 6-12): MOO 105 – Prokaryotes-Bacteria, Part 1

Cadets Challenge

If you are a cadet, take on the challenge by completing the following courses:

Week 1-2 (June 1-14): CFXZ 101 – Animals & Insects in Star Trek Pt. 1
Week 3-4 (June 15-28): CFXZ 102 – Animals & Insects in Star Trek Pt. 2
Week 5-6 (June 29-July 12): SPID 129 – Exoplanets Part 1

Previous Challenges

  • March 2024 – Academy Research Assistant Challenge
  • July 2024 – Academy Navigation Challenge
  • Dec 2024 – Academy Oceanography Challenge – Part 1
  • January 2025 – Science Trivia Quiz Night KAHOOT
  • March 2025  – Academy Oceanography Challenge – Part 2
  • April 2025 – Science Trivia Night KAHOOT – Project Earth 2025