2024 NASA BIG Idea Challenge: METALS

After becoming Finalists and winning the Systems Engineering Award last year, the Space Technology Team is returning to the NASA BIG Idea Challenge with METALS: Metallic Expandable Technology for Lunar Artemis Structures.

In March 2024, they were selected as Finalists for the second year in a row! This includes funding from NASA to continue ongoing research.

Team Leadership

  • Julian Rocher

    Team Lead

  • Ben Taalman

    Team Lead

  • Trevor Abbott

    Team Lead