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Welcome to the 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. 

Week 1 (June 1-7): SPID 129 – Exoplanets Part 1 
https://es.sfi.org/academy/enrol/index.php?id=4930

Week 2 (June 8-14): ABIO 101 – Overview & Theories of Life 
https://es.sfi.org/academy/enrol/index.php?id=2173

Week 3 (June 15-21): ABIO 103 – Extra Solar Life 
https://es.sfi.org/academy/enrol/index.php?id=2174

Week 4 (June 22-28): IAI 101 Insects Part 1 
https://es.sfi.org/academy/enrol/index.php?id=5556

Week 5 (June 29-July 5): ABIO 105 Extremophiles 
https://es.sfi.org/academy/enrol/index.php?id=2170

Week 6 (July 6-12): MOO 105 – Prokaryotes-Bacteria, Part 1 
https://es.sfi.org/academy/enrol/index.php?id=4134

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
https://es.sfi.org/academy/enrol/index.php?id=830

Week 3-4 (June 15-28): CFXZ 102 – Animals & Insects in Star Trek Pt. 2
https://es.sfi.org/academy/course/view.php?id=831

Week 5-6 (June 29-July 12): SPID 129 – Exoplanets Part 1
https://es.sfi.org/academy/course/view.php?id=4930

You may turn in certificates or screenshots of your transcript either as you do the courses or all at once before July 12, to sfsci-chiefedu@sfi.org 

Good luck to everyone!

CAPT PAM KINGSLEY
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF STARFLEET SCIENCES

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  • March 2024 – Academy Research Assistant Challenge
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  • 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