Public Radio Hour 'Space App Challenge, Public Mic, AltLatino' (9/27/18)

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Public Radio Hour 'Space App Challenge, Public Mic, AltLatino' (9/27/18)

On this episode of The Public Radio Hour, Community Newsroom producer Cathie Mayne weilds our Public Microphone at a recent public forum on mental health awareness to gather your thoughts and perspectives. You'll also learn everything you need to know about NASA's Space Apps Challenge from Urban Engine's Toni Eberhart and Hal Brewer of Intuitive Technologies and Research Corporation. We'll also hear a brief preview of The Wall That Heals, coming to Huntsville's John Hunt Park November 1st-4th. And as part of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, AltLatino takes us on a storm recovery tour of Puerto Rico…

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Former global winner in NASA Space Apps Challenge preps for competition

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Former global winner in NASA Space Apps Challenge preps for competition

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Creative minds are hitting the ground running to get ready for the International NASA Space Apps Challenge.

WZDX News caught up with folks at a workshop for it who are learning how to use NASA's public data. They're especially excited because, as we learned Tuesday, Huntsville beat out major cities to be the one broadcast around the world in the competition…

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Huntsville hosting International Space Apps Challenge

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Huntsville hosting International Space Apps Challenge

"This is just fantastic for this community. I hope everybody realizes what a big deal this is for us to be the main stage event,” said Harold Brewer, with Intuitive Research and Technology.

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Huntsville named Main Stage city for International competition

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Huntsville named Main Stage city for International competition

"In year's past main stage cities have included Silicon Valley and New York City. Our event will be live streamed by the international NASA space apps challenge channel. Last year, I believe their stream reached over 40 million people.

This will place Rocket City on a global platform for innovators around the world to learn about Huntsville's legacy as the Rocket City," said Urban Engine Executive Director Toni Eberhart…

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