The PacX Challenge Prize

The PacX Challenge Prize

WHAT IS THE PACX CHALLENGE PRIZE?

The PacX mission provides a unique source of ocean data, in real time, at an unprecedented scale. Liquid Robotics is keen to explore the possibilities of this type of data gathering, so has created the PacX Challenge Prize, to encourage scientists and students to make use of this trove of data in interesting, productive, or innovative ways.

The PacX Challenge Prize comprises a $50,000 research grant (courtesy of BP, the exclusive oil and gas industry supporter of the PacX Challenge) and six months of Wave Glider time. The winner will work with Liquid Robotics to chart the course and mission for the six month deployment, including the configuration of onboard sensors.

HOW DO I ENTER?

To compete for the PacX Challenge Prize, you must submit a short research abstract (max. 500 words) describing:

• The proposed research, goals and objectives utilizing the data collected by the four Wave Gliders during the PacX mission
• Any ancillary data you intend to use
• The desired scientific results and conclusions

The deadline for abstract submissions is July 17, 2012.

I’VE SUBMITTED MY ABSTRACT. NOW WHAT?

A board of distinguished international ocean scientists will evaluate all of the submissions and select five finalists who will be notified on October 17, 2012. If you are selected as a finalist, you are expected to complete your research and produce a white paper to be presented at a marine science/oceanographic conference in mid-2013. The exact time and venue will be finalized prior to October 17, 2012.

TIMELINE

• July 17, 2012 – Deadline for abstract submissions
• October 17, 2012 – Five finalists will be selected and notified
• TBD. 2013 – Winner of the PacX Challenge Prize selected

RESOURCES

Download a printable flyer (US letter size) about the PacX Challenge for your workplace or institution’s bulletin board.