Challenges
September 23, 2024

Mastery Quest: True Nature - Sunny Skies

After the storm, the sun emerges, casting its warm glow upon the earth.

Challenge

After the storm, the sun emerges, casting its warm glow upon the earth. Build a project that tracks sunlight patterns or solar energy. Your project could help users find the sunniest spots in their city or optimize solar panel placements. Let the bright, clear skies inspire your work.

Important Dates

Challenge opens:

September 23, 2024 at 9:00am ET

Challenge closes:

September 29, 2024 at 11:59pm PT

Challenge Overview & Rules

Build a project that tracks sunlight patterns or solar energy. Your project could help users find the sunniest spots in their city or optimize solar panel placements. Let the bright, clear skies inspire your work.

Submission Format

Ensure your submission meets the following criteria based on your field:

Software Engineering: You may use any web technologies or programming languages you are comfortable with, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Java, or any frameworks you prefer.

Data Science: You may use any tools or software you are comfortable with, such as D3.js, Tableau, Python (Matplotlib, Seaborn), R (ggplot2), or any other data visualization libraries and frameworks.

Design: You may use any tools or software you are comfortable with, such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or any other design tools and platforms.

Game Development & Design: You may use any tools or software you prefer, such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, or any other game development platforms and frameworks.

Please also, be sure to include:

  • A public link to your project.
  • A screenshot of your project.
  • A brief description (150-200 words) explaining your project's concept and how it embodies the theme. Make sure to mention the technologies you used and any notable features or challenges you encountered during the development.

Submission Guidelines

  • Deadline: Submit your project by September 29.
  • How to Submit:
    • Submit via email to masteryquests@bletchley.org and use the subject: True Nature - Sunny Skies
    • Ensure your project includes the required screenshot and description as specified above.

Judging Criteria

Your submissions will be evaluated based on:

  • Creativity: Originality and inventiveness in tracking sunlight patterns or solar energy.
  • Relevance to Theme: How well the project aligns with the concept of sunny skies.
  • Clarity of Concept: Effectiveness in communicating the idea and purpose of the project.

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