There were five national finalists and one national winner in this program in 2011:
the three top winners at the NSTA avenue in San Francisco
Grand Prize Winner
Howard Lineberger, of Durham Academy Upper School in Durham, NC
Powerpoint Presentation | Curriculum Support Materials
Runner-Up Prize Winners
Andrew Hilt, of West Bend West High School in Westband, Wi
Powerpoint Presentation | Abstract | Curriculum Support [...]
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The mission of Explore Mars is to promote science and technology innovation and education related to Mars Exploration. Through a series of technology innovation awards, scientific symposiums and workshops, Mars analog work, technology demonstrations, and other programs, we provide a platform for scientists and "citizen scientists" to engage in meaningful space exploration research and development in the private sector.
Chris Carberry, Executive Director of Explore Mars.org