NASA Glenn Celebrates Innovation: Announcing the 2025 Drop Tower Challenge Winners
Cleveland, OH – July 16, 2025 – NASA’s Glenn Research Center is thrilled to announce the exceptional winners of the 2025 Drop Tower Challenge, a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of students exploring the frontiers of microgravity research. This prestigious competition fosters a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by tasking participants with designing and building experiments that can be tested in Glenn’s renowned Zero-G Drop Tower.
The 2025 Drop Tower Challenge saw a remarkable display of scientific inquiry and technical prowess from teams across the nation. These young innovators have developed creative solutions to complex problems, demonstrating a deep understanding of the principles that govern experiments conducted in the unique environment of weightlessness.
The winning teams have not only showcased their scientific acumen but have also contributed valuable data and insights that could potentially advance our understanding of various phenomena. Experiments submitted through the challenge cover a diverse range of scientific disciplines, from fluid physics and material science to combustion and fundamental biology. Each project is designed to leverage the brief period of microgravity provided by the drop tower to observe and analyze behaviors that are significantly altered without the influence of Earth’s gravity.
NASA Glenn’s Zero-G Drop Tower, a facility with a rich history of supporting groundbreaking research, provides a critical testing ground for experiments destined for spaceflight, including those aboard the International Space Station. By participating in the Drop Tower Challenge, students gain invaluable hands-on experience in experimental design, data collection, and scientific collaboration – skills that are essential for future careers in aerospace and scientific exploration.
The selection process for the winning teams was rigorous, involving a comprehensive review of their proposals, the successful execution of their experiments during testing at Glenn, and the thorough analysis and presentation of their results. The judges, comprised of experienced NASA researchers and engineers, were particularly impressed by the originality, scientific merit, and feasibility of the winning projects.
NASA Glenn extends its sincerest congratulations to all the students and their mentors who participated in the 2025 Drop Tower Challenge. Their commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and their enthusiasm for space exploration are truly inspiring. We look forward to seeing the future contributions these bright minds will undoubtedly make to science and innovation. Further details regarding the winning experiments and their scientific contributions will be shared in upcoming communications.
NASA Glenn Announces 2025 Drop Tower Challenge Winners
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