Challenge
With Oasis Hollow revitalized by newfound water resources, your journey leads you to Brightstone, an area that once thrived on energy innovation but now suffers from severe shortages and pollution. The air is heavy with smog as you navigate the remnants of industrial buildings, their once-bright colors dulled by neglect.
In the heart of this gritty landscape, a looming threat casts a shadow over the community: Marek Tressin, the ruthless CEO of the Power Syndicate. Marek has a stranglehold on the region’s energy supply, exploiting outdated practices and polluting resources to line his pockets while leaving the citizens of Brightstone in darkness. His greed has stifled innovation and created a suffocating environment where hope seems to fade.
The challenge before you is to confront the Power Syndicate and devise a plan to promote an accessible renewable energy system for Brightstone. Your mission centers on alleviating the clean energy issues faced by the community. You could develop a project that encourages innovation and resourcefulness—whether it’s designing educational materials to raise awareness, creating an interactive platform for knowledge-sharing, or even developing prototypes for solar panels and wind turbines that the Brightstone community can rally around.
As you embark on this endeavor, envision Brightstone transforming into a beacon of sustainable energy, illuminating homes that had long been shrouded in darkness. Will you stand against Marek Tressin and inspire change, fostering a cleaner, brighter future for Velora? The possibilities are endless—how will you confront this challenge?
Consider how your work can:
- Raise awareness about the importance of clean energy and its impact on community well-being.
- Propose innovative solutions to harness renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power.
- Inspire action toward sustainable energy practices and community engagement.
Feel free to let your creativity guide you as you develop a solution that contributes to a future where all communities in Velora can access clean and sustainable energy.
In collaboration with GitHub
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Important Dates
Challenge opens:
December 30, 2024 at 9:00am ET
Challenge closes:
January 5, 2025 at 11:59pm PT
Submission Format
All projects for Mastery Quest: Sustainable Futures will be hosted on GitHub, making it easy to share and explore the amazing ideas you'll create throughout the summit.
All submissions must include:
- A public GitHub link to your project
- A screenshot of your project
- A brief description:
- Project concept
- How it embodies the theme
- Technologies used
- Notable features or challenges
Let's see what you build on GitHub as we work together toward a more sustainable future!
If you’re new to GitHub, now’s the perfect time to dive in! GitHub is a platform that lets you host, share, and collaborate on code—perfect for showcasing your Sustainable Futures project. Check out these resources to get started:
- GitHub for Beginners YouTube playlist
- GitHub’s Getting Started documentation
- A handy Git cheat sheet to guide you along the way.
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Submission Guidelines
- Deadline: Submit your project by January 5.
- How to Submit:
- Submit via email to masteryquests@bletchley.org and use the subject: Energy Revolution
- Ensure your project includes the required screenshot and description as specified above.
Judging Criteria
Your submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Creativity: How original, innovative, and imaginative is the project in addressing the challenge?
- Relevance to Theme: How well does the project align with and address the specific focus of the challenge?
- Clarity of Concept: How clearly and effectively does the project communicate its purpose, approach, and potential impact?
