Alien-Witch Hybrid(s) from Outer-Space| Create a Mascot

Create a Mascot

The world is full of scientific information that can help us make informed decisions and take action. However, that information is not always accessible to young learners. Your challenge is to create a mascot that can help make learning about Earth and space science more fun and welcoming for younger audiences.

Galaxus

Summary

Galaxus is a mascot I created for this challenge. Firstly, they are a genderless humanoid who is outgoing, cheerful, and possessing the curiousity of a child (Well, technically, they are around 200 years biologically, but physically, they are around 10 - 13 years old.) they also dislike prejudice.

How I Addressed This Challenge

My project, Galaxus, addresses this challenge by trying to relate to all age groups of people alike, to help people seek knowledge, and embrace different ideas and lifestyles.

How I Developed This Project

I did not use any codes, but the software that I used to draw my mascot kept freezing, that I could not continue with the mascot creation. Furthemore, I have been facing what is called an "art block", which is the bankruptcy of creative ideas. To solve this problem, I looked at photos in the NASA resources database, in order to learn more about what astronauts do. What inspired me to make this challenge was sheer curiosity.

How I Used Space Agency Data in This Project

First, I searched "Life in Space" in the NASA resources database, in order to learn more about how astronauts communicate with elementary schoolers, and then I searched for specific terms, such as "Sleeping in space"

Project Demo

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PcMIlt7GTO13TeN3li2yW8rQOl7vCIk0bxg3lsvALXE/edit?usp=sharing

Data & Resources

https://images.nasa.gov/details-S65-11363

https://images.nasa.gov/details-iss042e023422

https://images.nasa.gov/details-https://images.nasa.gov/details-NHQ_2018_0208_Space%20Station%20Crew%20Discusses%20Life%20in%20Space%20with%20Idaho%20Students

https://images.nasa.gov/details-NHQ_2018_0105_Space%20Station%20Crew%20Member%20Discusses%20Life%20in%20Space%20with%20Reporters

Tags
#mascot #Galaxus #spaceapps2020 #universal #international #space
Judging
This project was submitted for consideration during the Space Apps Judging process.