FAQ
This FAQ provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Solution Showcase. For additional information, please feel free to contact us.
Teams FAQ
All students and educators please be sure that you take the following steps before April 18:
- Ensure all roster changes have been communicated to Olivia Toro and new students are completely registered in the Innovation Lab by April 5.
- Ensure that Step 6 is complete with your written report (due Friday, April 12) and all presentation materials uploaded in Innovation Lab no later than Monday, April 15.
There is complimentary parking at Brooklyn Army Terminal at Pier 4/NYC Ferry Parking Lot. Walk from the pier up the ramp toward the arches. Make a left after the arches, and the Annex entrance will be on your left.
Additional information on getting to BAT can be found here.
There will be two schools sharing a bus based on the geographic location of your school to Brooklyn Army Terminal, unless your coach opted to take public transportation. Coaches will receive their exact bus departure time the week of April 1 via an email from Olivia, and the schedule will be posted in Remind. You will likely be picked up between 7:15am-8:00am, and return to the school between 7:30pm-8:15pm. You can also find your exact bus time linked here.
Teams that opted to take public transportation, please work with Olivia to confirm receipt of your MTA metrocards.
Yes, please contact Cara Minardi at cara.minardi@aspeninstitute.org for any accommodations.
Please encourage team members to “dress for success”- jeans are appropriate! Teams can elect to wear their school uniforms, or any apparel that they may have designed as part of their solution.
Come with an open mind and be present! Listen to your peers present their solutions and support the hard work that they’ve accomplished over the last 8 weeks. Also, be sure to have fun!
In the unfortunate event that a student team member, coach, or guest is unable to attend the event, please log into this site, aspenchallengebrooklyn.org on April 18 to witness the event on the livestream.
Yes, a recording of the event will be available Tuesday, April 23 following the event and posted on www.aspenchallenge.org.
Unfortunately, due to venue capacity parents/guardians are not able to attend either of the events in person. We highly encourage participating students to share the Livestream link with their families and friends.
Please alert the registration desk immediately on site, or after the event please contact Cara Minardi at cara.minardi@aspeninstitite.org.
Students and Educators will be requested to complete a survey after the Solution Showcase where they can provide feedback on both the Challenge Forum and Solution Showcase. Any other participant or attendee that would like to provide feedback, please contact Cara Minardi at cara.minardi@aspeninstitite.org.
Guest FAQ
All guests, judges, and speakers please RSVP to the paperless post invite or by emailing Cara Minardi at cara.minardi@aspeninstitute.org.
There is complimentary parking at Brooklyn Army Terminal at Pier 4/NYC Ferry Parking Lot. Walk from the pier up the ramp toward the arches. Make a left after the arches, and the Annex entrance will be on your left.
Additional information on getting to BAT can be found here.
Yes, please contact Cara Minardi at cara.minardi@aspeninstitute.org for any accommodations.
In the unfortunate event that a student team member, coach, or guest is unable to attend the event, please log into this site, aspenchallengebrooklyn.org on April 18 to witness the event on the livestream.
Yes, a recording of the event will be available Tuesday, April 23 following the event and posted on www.aspenchallenge.org.
We are thrilled to hear you are interested to learn more about the program. Please contact Brett Howley at Brett.Howley@aspeninstitute.org to learn different ways that you can support the program and our teams.
Please alert the registration desk immediately on site, or after the event please contact Cara Minardi at cara.minardi@aspeninstitite.org.
Students and Educators will be requested to complete a survey after the Solution Showcase where they can provide feedback on both the Challenge Forum and Solution Showcase. Any other participant or attendee that would like to provide feedback, please contact Cara Minardi at cara.minardi@aspeninstitite.org.
