ESA Space Omics Hackathon - Public Virtual Finale Oct 17

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:rocket: Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Space Biologists! :rocket:

We are thrilled to announce the ESA Space Omics Hackathon, an event designed to push the boundaries of space biology and omics research in alignment with the ESA HRE Exploration 2040 Strategy. If you’re a Master or PhD student in the biological sciences, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the field of space exploration!

Key Topics: :microscope: Reproducibility and Open Science in Space Omics
:microscope: Space Multi-omics and Data Integration
:microscope: Meaningful Experiment Design for Space Biology
:microscope: Applied Space Biology Research
:microscope: Bioengineering and Synthetic Biology – Making Space Exploration Sustainable

How to Participate: Apply through the OSIP platform. Registration is open from June 10th to July 10th at ideas.esa.int.

Who Can Participate? We are looking for Master/PhD students from biology fields. The scientific institution for which the coordinator of a proposal is working must be located in one of the ESA member or associated member states.

Prizes:
:trophy: First Place: An online internship with NASA GeneLab!
:medal_sports: Top Three Winners: ESA’s support for an open publication, a tour of the ESA European Astronaut Centre (EAC), an opportunity to present at NASA-GeneLab Multi-omics Working Group online, and an ESA goodie bag.

Our Goal: The ESA Space Omics Hackathon aims to encourage scientists to explore the field of space biology, promote open science, and foster community engagement, especially among early career scientists. Together, we can identify new applications for omics methodology in space biology.

Join us in this unique journey to advance space science and contribute to the future of space exploration!

#SpaceOmics #ESAHackathon #SpaceBiology #OpenScience #SyntheticBiology nasa esa #GeneLab #ScienceOpportunity #SpaceExploration

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Tagging several AWG members in Europe (or connected to Europe) who may be able to help spread the word: @keith.siew @nicholas.brereton @jessicadurbano @DirkNeefs @pmadrigal @rodrigo.coutinhodeal @solene.frapard @szewczyk @joseph.j.borg

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I would love to facilitate this. I’m based in France and can co-advise/host a master or PhD student who is interested

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I’ll try to pass the word here in Ireland. Great work organising this and working to bridge ESA and GeneLab.

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Thanks, Ryan. Indeed Rodrigo is coordinating this from the ESA side.

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Tagging some colleagues in Europe who may not have heard of this ESA Space Omics hackathong. Are you interested? Know students/others who may be interested? I don’t believe anyone below was tagged prior :grinning:.

This sounds like an EXCELLENT event. Cheers ESA SciSpacE @rodrigo.coutinhodeal et al!

AWG members in Europe that I can tell (UK, France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Austria. The ones I could glean from full profiles or registration)
@adam.amara @arpan.pardeshi1999 @DirkNeefs @clara8richard @c.s.deane @frank.soboczenski @hcope @j.kinross @laura.beckett1 @marinakaufmanner @monika.sonia.krzak @PCastano @ron.vered @sakina.amin @sylvana.hassanieh @y.subbannayya @abraham_atv @jaume.puig @anna.lewkowicz @drishita21 @seeratmaqsood @grosse @marina-stegmann @mfeierabend @siavash.matoori @yhwang319 @m.trombetta.lima @aasooda.malik @perdyan.adrian @richard.deyhle_jr @stefania.giacomello @tomas

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Great opportunity for us living in Europe!

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Thanks for tagging me @rtscott2001! This seems like a fun opportunity! We all should form a team :wink:

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Hi @alexa.sadier Alexa, I am an MSc student from Belgium. I don’t think I can send a PM here, so I am responding to your message :slight_smile:

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Hi Anna - the chat bubble at the top right is how we all can Direct Message. I just sent you one :slight_smile: You also DM Alexa through there

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Hi @alexa.sadier I’d like to introduce you to @rodrigo.coutinhodeal who can help answer your questions on the ESA Space Omics Hackathon

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Also @arpan.pardeshi1999 here is the thread on the ESA Space Omics Hackathon. This is the place to ask people question about the event

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Hi @anna.lewkowicz.mail ,
Let me know if you have any question about the Hackathon.

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We are officially opening today!
Here is the short link to apply https://shorturl.at/KTK3y

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Thank you for this reminder!

Hope it will be done also next year, when I’ll be a Master student :blush:

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Thanks for sharing! :slight_smile:

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Hey everybody!
I am a Spanish master student building a strong team in order to get competitive results. I already got two members and I am looking for a few ones to complete our team. I repost my Linkedln post so you can think more about it. Don´t worry to contact me if you are hesitating about getting involved in this hackathon.

:rocket: Seeking Team Members for ESA Space Omics Hackathon! :rocket:
Hi everyone,
I’m thrilled to announce that I will be participating in the ESA Space Omics Hackathon from September 23rd to 27th, 2024, and I’m looking to form a stellar team to tackle space exploration challenges using NASA GeneLab omics datasets. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the future of space biology!

About Me: :man_scientist:
I am a bioinformatics student passionate about astrobiology, space medicine, and data analysis. With a solid background in bioinformatics, biology, and machine learning, I’m eager to collaborate with talented individuals to excel in this competition. I believe in the power of a multidisciplinary team and the importance of teamwork to achieve outstanding results.

What I’m Looking For: :mag_right:
I am seeking Master/PhD students with backgrounds in biology, bioinformatics, data science, and related fields. The ideal team members will have a mix of skills in the following areas or be really strong in any of them:
Biology/Bioinformatics: Understanding of omics datasets and biological data interpretation
Programming: Proficiency in Python and/or R
Data Analysis: Experience with data integration and multi-omics approaches
Teamwork and Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively in a virtual environment
Eligibility: Must be a citizen of an ESA member state.

Why Join? :trophy:
Mentorship: Guidance from top experts in the field
Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals and industry leaders
Recognition and Prizes: Opportunities to win exciting prizes, including an online internship with NASA GeneLab, support for open publication, a tour of the ESA European Astronaut Centre, and more!

How to Apply: :envelope_with_arrow:
If you’re interested in joining my team, please send me a direct message with your background, skills, and motivation for participating in this hackathon. Also if you have a friend who can fit in this competition let them know. Let’s join forces and aim for victory!
For more information about the hackathon, check out this page: ESA Space Omics Hackathon
Together, we can push the boundaries of space biology and make a significant impact in this field. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an exciting journey! :milky_way::sparkles:

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Hi Abraham, just a correction, to participate in the hackathon you don’t have to be a citizen of an ESA member state, you have to be enrolled or graduated less than 1 year ago, in European University/Institute.

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Thanks for the correction!

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@asaravia Important bit here from Rodrigo thought you should know about :slight_smile: