NASA SUITS Design Challenge

NASA SUITS (Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students) challenges students to design and create spacesuit information displays within augmented reality (AR) environments. As NASA pursues Artemis – landing American astronauts on the Moon, the agency will accelerate investing in surface architecture and technology development.

Previous Team Highlights

Explore New Possibilities

We are now accepting applications to join the 2023-2024 Wichita State University NASA SUITS Team.

Students participating in this Design Challenge get hands-on experience with the following:

Proposal Writing
Human Factors and User Interface Design
Software Development for AR/VR Head Mounted Displays
Software Design Review
User Testing
STEM Outreach Events
NASA Mentorship
Interdisciplinary Team Building and Collaboration
Leadership Development

WSU is known for their interdisciplinary team with students ranging from first-year Freshman to PhD Candidates. If you are a team player and have an interest in innovative technology, you can make an impact on this team.

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How do I join?

This whole journey is an experience that will help you grow. You will learn to be part of a team, learn to understand people from different backgrounds; learn how to enjoy yourself even during work. It does not matter what your educational background is, there is a need for your skills on the team.

Radeef Karim, Aerospace Engineering Freshman on the 2021-2022 Team
When asked, "What would you say to other students interested in joining WSU's NASA SUITS team?"

What to Expect

Learn More About the 2022-2023 Challenge

Augmented Reality

Students create designs for upcoming Artemis moon missions using a AR/VR programming on head-mounted-display units. No previous programming experience is necessary...though it is helpful.

Five students brainstorm together at white board for NASA SUITS design competition

Design Thinking

Put your design thinking skills to use! This challenge prioritizes user interface design and human factors testing of student designs. Students also have the opportunity to present designs and working software to NASA mentors.

Four students collaborate in WIDGET for NASA SUITS Competition

Collaborative Teams

The NASA SUITS Design Challenge is an interdisciplinary learning experience best suited for students looking to collaborate with others outside of their major.

NASA In Kansas

Special thanks to the Kansas Space Grant Consortium for their help and mentorship. See other opportunities for student and faculty internships, scholarships, and fellowships.

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