Humanitarian Simulations
Compete, Innovate, and InspireLaunching: 09/2024
What are the Lifelines Humanitarian Simulations?
Our Humanitarian Simulations are global competitions that will take place in both 2024 and 2026 with a theme sponsored by one of our Humanitarian Wayfinders. Teams will compete to find new and innovative solutions to humanitarian challenges with a focus on how earth science and technology can be leveraged to improve humanitarian efforts. Themes for the simulations will be chosen by our Wayfinders, but illustrative examples include a “where’s waldo: a search and rescue mission” or “food drop from space: a supply chain mission.” Winners will be invited to pitch at Ready for Impact with a Wayfinder endorsement.
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Humanitarian Wayfinders
Join our annual Humanitarian Wayfinders program to help guide diverse humanitarian efforts and innovate with real-world solutions. Apply yearly in October.
Fellowship Program
Explore the NASA Lifelines Fellowship Program for graduate students interested in Earth and social sciences. Apply biannually for transformative six-month virtual roles.
Ready for Impact
Apply for the Ready for Impact program to scale your proven humanitarian innovations using Earth science. Annual showcase in Washington, DC each spring
Earth Science Review Board
Join the Earth Science Review Board to receive or provide expert guidance on integrating satellite data for humanitarian decisions, open year-round
Supper Clubs
Join Lifelines Supper Clubs to engage in impactful discussions on Earth Science and humanitarian action in your community. Open to leaders from various sectors year-round
Scientist Speed Dating
Join Scientist Speed Dating to collaborate on interdisciplinary Earth Science projects that address global humanitarian challenges. Biannual events in Spring & Fall, virtual or in DC
Humanitarian Simulations
Participate in NASA Lifelines Humanitarian Simulations to explore integrating Earth science in crisis management. Biannual events in Spring & Fall, available virtually and in DC
Mural Contests
The NASA Lifelines Mural Contest aims to transform public spaces with art that communicates the impact of Earth science. Annual events every summer, across multiple cities