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SUMMARY:Let's Launch the 2026-2027 Conrad Challenge Competition!
DESCRIPTION:The time has come – we’re launching the 2026-2027 competition cycle of the Conrad Challenge with Aisha Bowe\, Former NASA Rocket Scientist\, Blue Origin Astronaut and Entreprenuer! She will join Conrad Challenge Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) on the Conrad Challenge Instagram\, where they’ll go live to officially open the competition cycle and reveal the prizes for this year’s competition. What will you be competing for this year? Hear it first! \nFOLLOW & VIEW ON INSTAGRAM → \nAbout Aisha Bowe\n \nAisha Bowe is a former NASA rocket scientist\, award-winning founder\, and citizen astronaut who is redefining what it means to lead in science\, education and innovation. In 2025\, she flew aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard Rocket as part of a historic all-female crew\, conducting NASA-backed research in microgravity while carrying the Apollo 12 mission flag flown by astronaut Pete Conrad. \nA serial founder who has built multiple successful companies at hte intersection of technology and impact\, Aisha is the founder of STEMBoard\, an Inc. 5000-ranked tech company\, and Lingo\, an EdTech platform on a mission to equip one million students with hands-on STEM skills. Aisha is also among the fewer than 2% of women founders to raise over $2 million in venture capital. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT AISHA → \n 
URL:https://conrad.spacecenter.org/calendar/challenge-launch/
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SUMMARY:Webinar #4 | Tell Your Story: Marketing in Action
DESCRIPTION:Join the Conrad Challenge Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) for this webinar intended to power up your Conrad Challenge submissions! Hear insights\, advice and experiences from past student competitors\, and ask any questions you might have about the featured topic! \n  \nTopic: Tell Your Story: Marketing in Action\n\nDefine Your Customer & Early Adopters \n\n\nCraft a Clear Value Proposition \n\n\nChoose Low-Cost Channels \n\n\nMeasure Traction & Learn Fast \n\n  \nClick here to RSVP
URL:https://conrad.spacecenter.org/calendar/2025-webinar-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar #3 | Funding and Futures: Finance
DESCRIPTION:Join the Conrad Challenge Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) for this webinar intended to power up your Conrad Challenge submissions! Hear insights\, advice and experiences from past student competitors\, and ask any questions you might have about the featured topic! \nREGISTER → \n  \nTopic: Funding and Futures: Finance\n\nBuild a simple budget \n\n\nKnow Your Unit Economics \n\n\nPick a Revenue Model \n\n\nPlan Funding and Runway 
URL:https://conrad.spacecenter.org/calendar/2025-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Webinar #2 | Perfect Your Lean Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Join the Conrad Challenge Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) for this webinar intended to power up your Conrad Challenge submissions! Hear insights\, advice and experiences from past student competitors\, and ask any questions you might have about the featured topic! \nREGISTER → \n  \nTopic: Perfect Your Lean Canvas\n\nLean Canvas overview \n\n\nLean Canvas utilization in real world \n\n\nHow to complete a Lean Canvas \n\n\nCharacteristics of a strong Lean Canvas \n\n\nNext steps after completing a Lean Canvas 
URL:https://conrad.spacecenter.org/calendar/2025-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar #1 | Dream Team Dynamics: Kickstart your Conrad Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join the Conrad Challenge Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) for this webinar intended to power up your Conrad Challenge submissions! Hear insights\, advice and experiences from past student competitors\, and ask any questions you might have about the featured topic! \nREGISTER → \n  \nTopic: Dream Team Dynamics: Kickstart your Conrad Journey\nWhat makes a team truly high-performing? How do you find teammates who complement your strengths and challenge your growth? \nJoin host Brady Pyle\, Chief Human Resources & Inclusion Officer at Space Center Houston\, for an engaging and insightful webinar that explores the foundations of strong teamwork—from essential qualities to vetting potential collaborators. \n\nCharacteristics of a strong team \n\n\nCompatible Qualities/Complementary Skills \n\n\nFinding teammates \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://conrad.spacecenter.org/calendar/2025-webinar-1/
LOCATION:Online
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