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  • Tim Peake joins us as we get ready to launch special Raspberry Pi computers to space

    Tim Peake joins us as we get ready to launch special Raspberry Pi computers to space

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    We’re feeling nostalgic because six years ago, two special Raspberry Pi computers named Ed and Izzy were travelling to the International Space Station (ISS) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA. These two Astro Pi units joined British ESA astronaut Tim Peake as part of his six-month Principia space mission. Tim and Astro Pis Ed and Izzy helped hundreds of young people run their own computer programs in space as part of the first Astro Pi Challenge.

    We are also feeling excited, because Tim and our Head of Youth Partnerships, Olympia Brown, are talking to British TV and radio shows today about all things space and Astro Pi, including the exciting new developments and how families can get involved! You might catch Tim on your favourite channel.

    Tim Peake being interviewed about the Astro Pi Challenge and how parents getting their children involved will benefit the whole family.

    Tim Peake has been our Astro Pi champion from the start

    Tim says: “I had the privilege to take the first Astro Pi computers to the International Space Station in 2015. Since then, more than 50,000 children have run experiments and sent messages into orbit. The Astro Pi Challenge is a great activity for children and their parents to discover more about coding and to use digital tools to be creative.”

    During his space mission, Tim Peake deployed Astro Pi units Ed and Izzy in a number of different locations on board the ISS. He was responsible for loading the Astro Pi participants’ programs onto Ed and Izzy, collecting the data they generated, and making sure it was downlinked back to Earth for the participants.

    Tim Peake with one of the first two Astro Pi units during his Principia mission on the ISS.
    Tim Peake with one of the first two Astro Pis unit during his Principia mission on the ISS

    Fast forward six years, and we’re retiring Astro Pis Ed and Izzy and sending two upgraded Astro Pi units to space – in just over a week’s time, to be precise. This year, Italian ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti will be taking the helm for the Challenge on board the ISS, while Tim continues to champion the Astro Pi Challenge down here on Earth.

    Thank you Tim, for inspiring so many families to get involved with STEM and coding.

    Your family’s very own space mission with Astro Pi

    To get involved in the Astro Pi Challenge, you and your young people don’t even have to wait until the new Raspberry Pi computers arrive on the ISS. You can do Astro Pi Mission Zero — the beginners’ coding activity of the European Astro Pi Challenge — today!

    Mission Zero participant Liz with her 2020-2021 certificate

    In Mission Zero, young people, by themselves or in a team of up to four, follow our step-by-step instructions to write the code for a simple program, which we will send up to ISS to run on the new Astro Pi units. With their program, young people take a humidity reading on board the ISS and show it to the astronauts stationed there, together with a personal message or colourful design. This beginner-friendly coding activity takes about an hour and can be done on any computer in a web browser. It’s completely free too.

    Logo of Mission Zero, part of the European Astro Pi Challenge.

    As a parent (or educator), you support young people on Mission Zero by:

    • Registering as a Mission Zero mentor on astro-pi.org so we can send you a unique code for submitting your child’s program once it’s written
    • Helping them follow the step-by-step instructions so you can learn about coding together
    • Motivating them to keep going if their program doesn’t work right away, and helping to spot mistakes
    • Celebrating with them when they’ve finished writing the code for their Mission Zero program

    After a young person’s Mission Zero code has run and their message has been shown in the ISS, we’ll send you a special certificate for them so you can commemorate their space mission.

    A tweet about a young person who participated in Astro Pi Mission Zero.

    And this year, Astro Pi Mission Zero is extra special: we are asking all participants to help us name the upgraded Raspberry Pi computers that will go to live on board the ISS. We’ve created a list of renowned European scientists whose names participants can vote for, in case you need inspiration.

    Parents have lots of enthusiasm for learning about science and technology

    It’s not just young people that benefit from getting involved with the Astro Pi Challenge – it’s something the whole family will enjoy doing together. And as findings from our recent UK survey showed, parents are rediscovering their passion for science, technology, and coding through helping their kids with homework. The survey found that parents of children in primary and secondary school are far more likely than any other group of adults to enjoy learning about science, with 3 in 5 parents (62%) revealing their enthusiasm for the subject. Nearly as many parents (58%) wished they had greater knowledge of STEM from school, and 62% said they are interested in learning how to code.

    A mother and daughter do a coding activity together at a laptop at home.

    “It’s wonderful to find out that parents of schoolchildren are discovering a passion for science and technology, especially after a year of home-schooling where they have been able to see first-hand what their children are learning.” says Olympia Brown, our Head of Youth Partnerships. “The Astro Pi Challenge is a fun, free, and creative way to learn about coding and carry out science experiments on board the International Space Station that both children and parents can get involved in.”

    Young people love Astro Pi Mission Zero

    If Tim Peake and we have not convinced you how fun and inspiring the Astro Pi Challenge will be for your family, then here are some young people to tell you about their experiences. We asked learners at Linton-on-Ouse Primary School how they found taking part in this year’s Mission Zero.

    Learners at a Primary School taking part in Mission Zero.
    Learners at Linton-on-Ouse Primary School taking part in Mission Zero

    This is what some of the young learners shared with us:

    “I learned a bit about how to code. Everyone was very helpful. This was very fun, and I wish we can do this again. It was tricky when we tried to make the colours change.”

    – A learner in Year 4

    “I worked as a team by helping check all the time. Next time I want to do it on my own, because I am feeling confident.”

    – A learner in Year 3

    Head over to astro-pi.org to register as a Mission Zero mentor today and start coding with your children. There you’ll find all the details you need for your family space mission.

    Website: LINK

  • Super cool favourites picked by fabulous judges

    Super cool favourites picked by fabulous judges

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    We’re delighted to announce that our special judges — Eben Upton, Hayaatun Sillem, Limor Fried, Mitch Resnick, and Tim Peake — have chosen their favourite projects from the Coolest Projects online showcase! 

    Young tech creators from 39 countries are part of the showcase, including from Ireland, Australia, Palestine, UK, USA, India, and Indonesia. In total, you’ll find an incredible 560 projects from 775 young creators in the showcase gallery.

    Our judges have been amazed and inspired by all the young creators’ projects, and they want to highlight a few as their favourites!

    Eben Upton’s favourites

    Eben Upton is a founder of our organisation, one of the inventors of the Raspberry Pi computer, and CEO of Raspberry Pi Trading. Watch Eben’s favourites.

    • Haya: Bobby ‘A Platformer’
    • Kaushal: Diabetic Retinopathy Detector
    • Zaahra, Eesa: Easy Sylheti
    • Mahmoud: Fighting Against Coronavirus
    • Oisín: MiniGolf In Python
    • Fiona: TeenBeo
    • Artash, Arushi: The Masked Scales: The Sonification of the Impact

    Hayaatun Sillem’s favourites projects

    Dr Hayaatun Sillem is the CEO of the Royal Academy of Engineering, which brings together the UK’s leading engineers and technologists to promote engineering excellence for the benefit of society. Watch Hayaatun’s favourites.

    • Radu Matei: Agartha Lore. Rebellion
    • Momoka: AI Trash Can
    • Kian: Cellular Ecosystem: Life in a Petri Dish
    • Sama, Sam, Taima, Nouran, Rama: Five Feet Apart
    • Tucker: Rivers.run
    • Cyrus: School Student ePortal

    Limor ‘Ladyada’ Fried’s favourites

    Limor Fried is an MIT-trained engineer and the founder and owner of Adafruit Industries. Watch Limor’s favourites.

    • Sara, Batool, Rahaf, Nancy: Children Body Language
    • Lars: Colourbird PicoBello
    • Alisa, Michelle: Green Coins
    • Niamh: MineBlower
    • Marah: My School Website
    • Raluca: Protect the Planet!
    • Rhea: The Amazing Photo Filter
    A girl presenting a digital making project

    Mitch Resnick’s favourites

    Mitch Resnick is Professor of Learning Research at the MIT Media Lab, and his Lifelong Kindergarten research group develops and supports the Scratch programming software and online community! Watch Mitch’s favourites.

    • Oisín, Naoise: AUTISTICALLY AWESOME
    • Elana, Saibh: Exploring Schools
    • Mark: Mark’s Coronavirus Game
    • Ardash: Raspberry Pi–Based, Low-Cost Contactless Vital Signs Monitor
    • Matteo, Massimo, Jacopo: Sheetcheat.xyz
    • Cathal: Ukelectric
    A Coolest Projects participant

    Tim Peake’s favourites

    Tim Peake is a British ESA astronaut who spent 186 days in space on the International Space Station. He’s also a passionate advocate for STEM education. Watch Tim’s favourites.

    • Abhiy: Burglar Buster
    • Carlos, Blanca, Mario: El ojo que te observa (The All-seeing Eye)
    • Zoe: Find It
    • Oluwadabera Jedidiah: Galaxy
    • Patrick: Pear Pad – Have Fun with Apps
    • Hala, Ranwa: Help Me to Learn

    Discover over 500 projects

    You can explore all the young tech creators’ projects — games, hardware builds, Scratch projects, mobile apps, and more — in our showcase gallery now.

    This year’s Coolest Projects online showcase wouldn’t be possible without the support of our Coolest Projects sponsors — thank you!

    Website: LINK

  • Tim Peake is among our fabulous Coolest Projects judges

    Tim Peake is among our fabulous Coolest Projects judges

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    We are thrilled that five fantastic people will contribute to the Coolest Projects online showcase: Tim Peake, Limor Fried, Mitch Resnick, Hayaatun Sillem, and Eben Upton are going to be our special judges and choose their favourite projects from among all the entries from young tech creators in our global community.

    Meet the coolest judges!

    Tim Peake is a British ESA astronaut and a passionate advocate for STEM education. Tim played a huge part in the first Astro Pi Challenge in 2015, and he has helped us spread the word about the work of the Raspberry Pi Foundation ever since.

    “By taking part in Coolest Projects, young creators get to share their ideas with the world, and their peers. Whether it’s creating something for home, the planet, or for their school or community — it’s a great opportunity to share their hopes and dreams for the future!” — Tim Peake

    Limor ‘Ladyada’ Fried is an MIT engineer and the founder and owner of Adafruit, a company that creates hardware and educational resources for anyone interested in digital making. Limor personally selects, tests, and approves all the tools, equipment, and electronics on offer by Adafruit.

    Limor Fried at Adafruit Industries

    “Coolest Projects is a fantastic opportunity for young people to take part in the world’s leading technology showcase and to celebrate all the hard work and ideas from the community — all from home!” – Limor Fried

    Mitch Resnick is Professor of Learning Research at the MIT Media Lab, and his Lifelong Kindergarten research group develops the Scratch programming software and online community! His life’s passion is developing new technologies and activities to engage young people in creative learning experiences.

    Mitch Resnick,

    Hayaatun Sillem is the CEO of the Royal Academy of Engineering, which brings together the UK’s leading engineers and technologists to promote engineering excellence for the benefit of society. She also has a PhD in cancer research!Hayaatun Sillem, CEO Royal Academy of Engineering

    Eben Upton is a founder of the Raspberry Pi Foundation and one of the inventors of the Raspberry Pi computer. As the CEO of Raspberry Pi Trading Ltd, he oversees the company, including the development of all our hardware.

    Register a project today!

    If a young person you know is making anything with technology — and we mean anything, from robot to smartphone app to video game to Scratch animation to web page about their pet — then we invite them to take part in the Coolest Projects online showcase.

    We welcome all works-in-progress and finished projects from anyone aged up to 18!

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    To find out more and register a project by the 28 June deadline, visit coolestproject.org.

    Website: LINK

  • Tim Peake and Astro Pi winners meet at Rooke Award ceremony

    Tim Peake and Astro Pi winners meet at Rooke Award ceremony

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    Engineering has always been important, but never more so than now, as we face global challenges and need more brilliant young minds to solve them. Tim Peake, ESA astronaut and one of our Trustees, knows this well, and is a big advocate of engineering, and of STEM more broadly.

    Tim Peake giving a talk at the Science Museum

    That’s why during his time aboard the International Space Station for the Principia mission, Tim was involved in the deployment of two Astro Pis, special Raspberry Pi computers that have been living on the ISS ever since, making it possible for us to run our annual European Astro Pi Challenge.

    Tim Peake talking about the Astro Pi Challenge at an event at the Science Museum

    Tim spoke about the European Astro Pi Challenge at today’s award ceremony

    Thank you, Major Tim

    Tim played a huge part in the first Astro Pi Challenge, and he has helped us spread the word about Astro Pi and the work of the Raspberry Pi Foundation ever since.

    Tim Peake and a moderator in a Q&A at the Science Museum

    Earlier this year, Tim was awarded the 2019 Royal Academy of Engineering Rooke Award for his work promoting engineering to the public, following a nomination by Raspberry Pi co-founder and Fellow of the Academy Pete Lomas. Pete says:

    “As part of Tim Peake’s Principia mission, he personally spearheaded the largest education and outreach initiative ever undertaken by an ESA astronaut. Tim actively connects space exploration with the requirement for space engineering.

    As a founder of Raspberry Pi, I was thrilled that Tim acted as a personal ambassador for the Astro Pi programme. This gives young people across Europe the opportunity to develop their computing skills by writing computer programs that run on the specially adapted Raspberry Pi computers onboard the ISS.” – Pete Lomas

    Today, Tim received the Rooke Award in person, at a celebratory event held at the Science Museum in London.

    Royal Academy of Engineering CEO Dr Hayaatun Sillem presents Tim with the 2019 Rooke Award for public engagement with engineering, in recognition of his nationwide promotion of engineering and space.

    Royal Academy of Engineering CEO Dr Hayaatun Sillem presents Tim with the 2019 Rooke Award for public engagement with engineering, in recognition of his nationwide promotion of engineering and space

    Four hundred young people got to attend the event with him, including two winning Astro Pi teams. Congratulations to Tim, and congratulations to those Astro Pi winners who got to meet a real-life astronaut!

    Tim Peake observes a girl writing code that will run in space

    Astro Pi is going from strength to strength

    Since Tim’s mission on the ISS, the Astro Pi Challenge has evolved, and in collaboration with ESA Education, we now offer it in the form of two missions for young people every year:

    • Mission Zero, which allows young people to write a short Python programme to display a message to the astronauts aboard the ISS. This mission can be completed in an afternoon, all eligible entries are guaranteed to run in space, and you can submit entries until 20 March 2020. More about Astro Pi: Mission Zero
    • Mission Space Lab, which challenges teams of young people to design and create code to run a scientific experiment aboard the ISS using the Astro Pis’ sensors. This mission is competitive and runs over eight months, and you need to send in your team’s experiment idea by 25 October 2019. More about Astro Pi: Mission Space Lab

    If you’re thinking “I wish this sort of thing had been around when I was young…”

    …then help the young people in your life participate! Mission Zero is really simple and requires no prior coding knowledge, neither from you, nor from the young people in your team. Or your team could take part in Mission Space Lab — you’ve still got 10 days to send us your team’s experiment idea! And then, who knows, maybe your team will get to meet Tim Peake one day… or even become astronauts themselves!

    Tim Peake observes two boys writing code that will run in space as part of the European Astro Pi Challenge

    Website: LINK

  • Tim Peake and Astro Pi winners meet at Rooke Award ceremony

    Tim Peake and Astro Pi winners meet at Rooke Award ceremony

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    Engineering has always been important, but never more so than now, as we face global challenges and need more brilliant young minds to solve them. Tim Peake, ESA astronaut and one of our Trustees, knows this well, and is a big advocate of engineering, and of STEM more broadly.

    Tim Peake giving a talk at the Science Museum

    That’s why during his time aboard the International Space Station for the Principia mission, Tim was involved in the deployment of two Astro Pis, special Raspberry Pi computers that have been living on the ISS ever since, making it possible for us to run our annual European Astro Pi Challenge.

    Tim Peake talking about the Astro Pi Challenge at an event at the Science Museum

    Tim spoke about the European Astro Pi Challenge at today’s award ceremony

    Thank you, Major Tim

    Tim played a huge part in the first Astro Pi Challenge, and he has helped us spread the word about Astro Pi and the work of the Raspberry Pi Foundation ever since.

    Tim Peake and a moderator in a Q&A at the Science Museum

    Earlier this year, Tim was awarded the 2019 Royal Academy of Engineering Rooke Award for his work promoting engineering to the public, following a nomination by Raspberry Pi co-founder and Fellow of the Academy Pete Lomas. Pete says:

    “As part of Tim Peake’s Principia mission, he personally spearheaded the largest education and outreach initiative ever undertaken by an ESA astronaut. Tim actively connects space exploration with the requirement for space engineering.

    As a founder of Raspberry Pi, I was thrilled that Tim acted as a personal ambassador for the Astro Pi programme. This gives young people across Europe the opportunity to develop their computing skills by writing computer programs that run on the specially adapted Raspberry Pi computers onboard the ISS.” – Pete Lomas

    Today, Tim received the Rooke Award in person, at a celebratory event held at the Science Museum in London.

    Royal Academy of Engineering CEO Dr Hayaatun Sillem presents Tim with the 2019 Rooke Award for public engagement with engineering, in recognition of his nationwide promotion of engineering and space.

    Royal Academy of Engineering CEO Dr Hayaatun Sillem presents Tim with the 2019 Rooke Award for public engagement with engineering, in recognition of his nationwide promotion of engineering and space

    Four hundred young people got to attend the event with him, including two winning Astro Pi teams. Congratulations to Tim, and congratulations to those Astro Pi winners who got to meet a real-life astronaut!

    Tim Peake observes a girl writing code that will run in space

    Astro Pi is going from strength to strength

    Since Tim’s mission on the ISS, the Astro Pi Challenge has evolved, and in collaboration with ESA Education, we now offer it in the form of two missions for young people every year:

    • Mission Zero, which allows young people to write a short Python programme to display a message to the astronauts aboard the ISS. This mission can be completed in an afternoon, all eligible entries are guaranteed to run in space, and you can submit entries until 20 March 2020. More about Astro Pi: Mission Zero
    • Mission Space Lab, which challenges teams of young people to design and create code to run a scientific experiment aboard the ISS using the Astro Pis’ sensors. This mission is competitive and runs over eight months, and you need to send in your team’s experiment idea by 25 October 2019. More about Astro Pi: Mission Space Lab

    If you’re thinking “I wish this sort of thing had been around when I was young…”

    …then help the young people in your life participate! Mission Zero is really simple and requires no prior coding knowledge, neither from you, nor from the young people in your team. Or your team could take part in Mission Space Lab — you’ve still got 10 days to send us your team’s experiment idea! And then, who knows, maybe your team will get to meet Tim Peake one day… or even become astronauts themselves!

    Tim Peake observes two boys writing code that will run in space as part of the European Astro Pi Challenge

    Website: LINK