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Orbital Exchange Podcast: World's Largest Hackathon- NASA Space Apps Challenge

Join us for an exciting Orbital Exchange podcast episode featuring Satyam Singh, a local hackathon legend who, along with his team, made Canadian history by winning the Global Connection Award at the NASA Space Apps Challenge. Representing Regina, Saskatchewan, they achieved Canada’s first-ever win in this prestigious global competition. This podcast will be moderated by AVRO Aerospace!

📅 Wednesday, February 12
⏰ 2:00- 3:00pm CST
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Meeting ID: 937 3391 8371
Passcode: 221016

Topic: World's Largest Hackathon- NASA Space Apps Challenge

Special Guest Speakers:

• Satyam Singh, University of Regina student winning the Global Connection Award from the World's Largest Hackathon- NASA Space Apps Challenge
• Bryan Zetlen (Technical Moderator), Aerospace expert with Virtus Solis
• Regan Hinchcliffe (Podcast Host), VP of Public Engagement at AVRO Aerospace

What to expect:
Dive into the world of global innovation with Satyam Singh, a driven computer science student and accomplished hackathon competitor. Learn how his problem-solving mindset and passion for technology have fueled his success in creating impactful solutions on a global stage. Gain practical insights from Satyam’s unique experiences, from winning prestigious challenges to collaborating with diverse teams under pressure.

About the Speakers

Satyam Singh
Satyam Singh is a student majoring in Computer Science at the University of Regina and currently a Software Developer at Offstreet (local Saskatchewan Startup). He is very passionate about innovation and thrives in high-pressure environments like hackathons! He has participated in 41 global hackathons, proudly winning 33 of them, including winning the Global Connection Award from the World's Largest Hackathon- NASA Space Apps Challenge. In this challenge him and his team competed against 9,900+ projects, winning the Global Connection Award! This is the first time Canada has achieved this honor!

In addition, Satyam is the President of the UR Google Developer Group (URGDG) and the UofR Cybersecurity Club. He enjoys exploring diverse areas of technology and sharing his insights to help others grow in their tech journeys.

Bryan Zetlen
Aerospace engineer, entrepreneur, and educator, Bryan Zetlen’s contributions include the iconic Canadarm project and critical work on the ISS, Shuttle Transport System, and Sea Launch. An adjunct professor at the University of Washington, Bryan’s career reflects deep expertise in space operations and systems integration across both public and private sectors, impacting major NASA, FCC, and DOE projects.

Regan Hinchcliffe
As VP of Public Engagement at AVRO Aerospace, Regan Hinchcliffe leverages over a decade of tech leadership to advance aerospace innovation. His work aims to reduce air and space access costs while positioning Canada as a global industry leader in aerospace. At AVRO, he champions public engagement and collaborative efforts to drive aerospace technology forward.

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