Open Data Exploration Summer Camp 2026
Explore NASA open data, build data literacy, and create solutions for real-world challenges.
Learning STEM through real data, real problems and real projects
Open Data Exploration Summer Camp 2026 is a nonprofit STEM education program for Vietnamese students aged 14–17. The camp introduces students to NASA open data and international scientific resources through a hands-on, age-appropriate learning journey.
In the context of digital transformation, artificial intelligence and data science, students need early opportunities to work with authentic datasets and meaningful questions. This camp helps students move beyond textbook STEM and experience how data can inform scientific thinking, community issues and innovation.
What will students experience?
Three-day learning journey
Each day is designed as one stage of the project journey: discover open data, deepen ideas, build a prototype concept and pitch a solution.
Exploring NASA Open Data
Students get to know the program, form teams, learn about NASA open data and the spirit of NASA Space Apps Challenge.
- Team formation and onboarding
- Introduction to NASA open data and NASA Space Apps Challenge
- Exploring NASA Worldview and sample winning projects
- Identifying and prioritizing team problems
Using Data and Developing Ideas
Teams move from problem framing to ideation, search for relevant datasets, build a data map and receive mentor feedback.
- Mini lesson: From problem to idea
- Exploring selected NASA datasets
- Dataset mapping and interpretation
- Developing solution concepts
Prototype Concept and Final Presentation
Teams refine their ideas, prepare pitch decks, practice storytelling and present their projects to mentors, guests and organizers.
- Science storytelling mini lesson
- Solution refinement and pitch deck preparation
- Team presentation and feedback
- Closing session and certificates
Expected learning outcomes
The camp is beginner-friendly and experience-based, while also creating a foundation for future STEM research, innovation and global challenges.
Open data literacy
Know how to approach open data sources and use data in STEM learning.
Problem framing
Identify real-world problems through evidence and data-informed thinking.
Project ideas
Develop a team idea based on open data and design thinking.
Teamwork
Practice collaboration, task division, feedback and group progress management.
Science presentation
Practice data storytelling, pitch deck building and clear communication.
Challenge readiness
Build a first foundation for NASA Space Apps Challenge and other STEM opportunities.
The future of STEAM starts with curiosity
STEAM for Youth is a nonprofit student-led club that aims to bring STEAM education closer to Vietnamese students through practical, creative and accessible learning activities.
Vision: To build a generation of Vietnamese students who ask questions, think with data and apply STEM knowledge to address modern-world challenges.
Mission: To create opportunities for students to access NASA open data, explore real-world issues, develop their own solutions and grow confidence for academic, research and innovation pathways.
STEAM for Youth student organizing team
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Nguyễn Quế Chi
Coordinates the STEAM for Youth team throughout preparation and on-site implementation.
Lý Minh Ngọc
Supports operations, logistics preparation and on-site learning conditions.
Ngô An Chi
Leads communications direction, visual products and storytelling for the program.
Nguyễn Phan Vân Hà
Supports team coordination, task assignment and member engagement during preparation.
Lý Ngọc Lan
Supports communications and logistics, connecting learning experiences with program information.
Nguyễn Khánh Hà
Supports communications and academic content so participants can access STEM activities more confidently.
Lê Phương Linh
Supports communications and HR tasks behind the scenes to help the program run effectively.
Nguyễn Đường Lâm
Supports content and logistics, preparing direct learning experiences for participants.
Phạm Anh Thư
Supports communications, HR and student coordination during the program.
Đàm Ngọc Hoàng Anh
Supports content and logistics, especially activities that introduce students to NASA datasets.
Nguyễn Hoàng Anh
Supports content, logistics and on-site group activities for participants.
Trần Hương Giang
Supports communications, HR and team connection throughout project preparation.
Phạm Minh Châu
Supports communications products and content-related preparation for the program.
Nguyễn Anh Minh
Supports content, logistics and learning tasks related to tools, documents and information search.
Trần Hải Nam
Supports logistics and content to ensure learning activities run smoothly.
Program photos
This area is designed for future updates. After the camp, SEPA can replace the placeholder blocks with selected photos or add a link to an official Google Photos/Drive album.
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Student project showcase
After Demo Day, SEPA can update team names, problem statements, datasets used and solution summaries for each student group.
Student Project 01
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Student Project 02
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Student Project 03
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Organizing partners
The camp connects an international learning space, STEM education expertise and a student-led youth team.
American Center Hanoi
Host venue and international learning space, supporting youth engagement, educational access and global connections.
SEPA
Co-organizer and academic advisor, supporting curriculum design, expert connection and program implementation.
STEAM for Youth
Co-organizer and student operating team, supporting communications, logistics, participant engagement and hands-on learning activities.
Join the Open Data Exploration community
SEPA and STEAM for Youth welcome students, parents, volunteers, mentors and partners who share a commitment to accessible, high-quality STEM education in Vietnam.