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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