Student teams may be comprised of 3-6 members having different majors and levels, and may include members who are enrolled in related programs or have significant experience or interest in the chosen topic. Members not meeting the topics guidelines are forewarned that extra work may be needed to understand the research material. Team selection is subject to TSGC and NASA mentor approval. Contact TSGC and the project mentor with specific questions.

Please be advised that occasionally topics are restricted by NASA to U.S. Citizen participation only and will be noted as such. At this time, no restrictions are in place for the current list of topics below.

Each applying team should choose three potential topics, a 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice from the OPEN topics list.

All team members must be from a TSGC affiliate member institution. Teams may be comprised of students from different institutions.

The following topics are available for spring 2024:

#	Spring 2024 Topics
TDC-00	Choose Your Own Adventure
TDC-86	Integrated Camera & Lighting System Optical Optimization Project
TDC-93	Wireless Mesh Standard Implementation/Evaluation
TDC-94	IV Fluid Generation (IVGEN) Mini Ph Correction
TDC-95	Battery Barrier Blast Plate Incident Impulse Measurement System
TDC-96	Bone Conduction Headset with Hearing Protection Design
TDC-97	Lunar Dust Mitigation Solutions

Team requirements, deadlines, and program details: Spring 2024 Team Notebook.

Apply here: Application Form

Applications for spring 2024 will be received through Monday, January 29, 2024.

Questions? designchallenge@tsgc.utexas.edu

Dr. Tim Urban and Talia Jurgens

Design Challenge Program