Jury’s Selection
AI for Life Sciences & Human Spaceflight earned the top distinction for translating AI-driven health insights into an inspiring spaceflight narrative.
Event Awards
The 14 November poster session has wrapped, and the community celebrated three standout teams.
Runner-up
AI for Astrophysics & Planetary Science was recognised for its compelling approach to decoding cosmic datasets.
Student Favorite
Voting has closed, and the students’ favorite will be announced once ballots are verified. Stay tuned!
The jury convened immediately after the reception to determine their selections while the student vote was tabulated.
Results will continue to be shared on this page so every team can celebrate their peers’ accomplishments.
Project Websites
Each team maintains a dedicated poster page. Visit the links below to follow their progress and interact with their prototypes.
AI for Space Engineering & Autonomous Systems
Guidance, navigation and control systems for spacecraft autonomy.
AI for Earth Observation & Remote Sensing
Intelligent analytics for climate resilience and rapid response.
AI, Policy, Ethics & Space Law
Responsible governance frameworks for autonomous space systems.
AI for Life Sciences & Human Spaceflight
Health, habitability and bio-experiments empowered by AI.
AI for Astrophysics & Planetary Science
Machine learning to decode the cosmos and planetary environments.
AI for Business & Mission Planning
Data-driven strategies for sustainable space operations.
About the Event
The AI in Space poster session is the culmination of the Principles module of the MSS program. Student teams will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming space activities—from autonomous spacecraft and earth-observation analytics to life-science experiments and policy frameworks. Posters are expected to be interactive, hosted online as single-page web experiences. During the event each team will present their work in the Galaxy Lecture Hall (10 minutes per team), followed by a hands-on Q and A reception in Pioneer Hall where attendees can interact with the digital posters.
The session is modelled after an academic conference but emphasises storytelling and science communication. Posters should engage both specialists and the general public by distilling complex research into a clear narrative. Use visual aids such as diagrams, charts and maps to help your audience follow your story.
Dr. Moulay Anwar Sounny-Slitine
Session Organizer • Resident Faculty of Earth Observation and GNSS, International Space University
Dr. Sounny-Slitine is a geographer and engineer whose work bridges the fields of Earth observation, artificial intelligence and space applications. Before joining ISU, he taught and developed programmes in geospatial science and remote sensing at universities in the United States, integrating physical and social sciences through technology.
His research spans geomorphology, sustainability and environmental justice, utilising satellite data and machine learning to investigate landscape evolution and the impacts of climate change.
Antoine Dreher
Session Co-Organizer • Software Developer, International Space University
Antoine is a software developer at the International Space University’s Central Campus. He is supporting the SpaceAI poster session with hands-on engineering experience. He collaborates closely with ISU teams to craft engaging and technically robust.
He views software as both a creative canvas and a strategic puzzle—anticipating edge cases, elevating user experience, and strengthening project longevity through thoughtful architecture. Prior to ISU, Antoine sharpened his systems expertise as a server technician at 2CRSi, an experience he now channels into guiding students as they transform ideas into interactive posters.
Jury Panel
The poster session is evaluated by a distinguished five-person jury. Each juror connects science, technology and innovation across the global space sector, offering complementary perspectives on leadership, policy and data-driven research.
Dr. John Wensveen
President, International Space University (ISU)
Dr. Wensveen is an accomplished leader in higher education, aerospace innovation and entrepreneurship. Before joining ISU, he served as Chief Innovation Officer at Nova Southeastern University, leading one of the largest innovation centres in the southeastern United States. His background spans aviation management, technology strategy and innovation ecosystems. As ISU’s President, he is shaping the university’s vision around the expanding global space economy while fostering links between academia, industry and government.
Dr. François Spiero
Global Faculty, ISU • Strategic Foresight Manager, CNES
Dr. Spiero brings over three decades of experience in European and international space policy. A graduate of ISU’s SSP89, he leads strategic foresight initiatives at CNES, crafting long-term scenarios for human and robotic exploration, Moon–Mars programmes and emerging space frontiers. His career has included managing France’s human spaceflight and exploration portfolios and representing CNES at key European governance bodies—blending technical insight with policy expertise to evaluate interdisciplinary work.
Dr. Bertrand Goldman
Associate Professor & Research Facilitator, ISU
Dr. Goldman is an astrophysicist who leads research coordination at ISU’s Central Campus in Strasbourg. His work focuses on low-mass stars and brown dwarfs, combining data-mining techniques, image processing, spectroscopy and polarimetry to uncover and characterise rare objects across massive astronomical datasets. He mentors MSS students, steers international collaborations and builds scientific software, offering the jury deep insight into research design, statistical rigour and hands-on student supervision.
Robin Leichtnam
Data Scientist, Centre de Données Astronomiques de Strasbourg
Robin is a specialist in astronomical data processing and management at the Strasbourg Observatory, working on large-scale datasets from missions such as Gaia and international observatories. An alumnus of ISU’s MSS24 programme, he bridges space science and data-driven research with a focus on interoperability, visualisation and AI applications in astronomy—making him attuned to technical methods and analytical approaches showcased in your posters.
Dr. Aurélie Trur
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, International Space University
An alumna of ISU, Dr. Trur rejoined the institution in 2024 under a multi-year research grant, funded by the John Templeton Foundation (JTF) to explore the future of space exploration governance through interdisciplinary collaboration. Under the JTF grant, ISU partnered also with the Space Policy Institute at The George Washington University.
Her work examines how expanding space ecosystems bring together emerging stakeholders, new governance models and cooperative frameworks that can support a responsible and long-term human presence beyond Earth. Through international workshops, publications and working groups, she helps build the dialogue needed to align policy, technology and society for future exploration missions.
Schedule
The poster session will run over several weeks to allow for preparation, workshops and feedback:
| Date | Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2025 | 16:30–17:30 | Kick-off & team formation | Introduction of the poster session, overview of the six topics and assignment of students to teams. |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 15:30–17:00 | Poster review | Drop-in session for questions on topic selection, data sources and initial poster concepts. |
| 7 Nov 2025 | 15:00–16:40 | Poster workshop | Hands-on workshop covering interactive web-technologies (HTML/JS/CSS), storytelling and accessibility. |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 23:59 | Submission deadline | Teams submit their finished posters via GitHub pull request. |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 14:00–15:00 | Presentations | Each team presents a 10-minute summary of their poster in the Galaxy Lecture Hall. |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 15:00–17:00 | Interactive Q and A Reception | Posters are displayed on laptops in Pioneer Hall. Attendees circulate while teams answer questions. Light refreshments provided. |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 15:15–16:45 | Student choice voting window | Students cast their votes for the People’s Choice distinction at the voting station near the reception entrance. |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 17:10–17:30 | Award announcements | Jury and organizers reveal the Jury’s Selection, Innovation in Impact and People’s Choice honours in the Galaxy Lecture Hall. |
Submission Guidelines
- Team formation. Teams of six or seven students have been formed to ensure diversity in gender, nationality, academic background and track.
- Poster format. Each poster must be implemented as a single HTML file with associated assets in its own subfolder under
posters/. Scrolling down is allowed, but multi-page designs are not. - Technology stack. Use vanilla HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, etc.) are not permitted. You may include lightweight libraries such as Chart.js for charts, Leaflet for maps or D3.js for visualisation. All external libraries must be loaded from a CDN.
- Design language. Follow ISU’s corporate style: use the university’s blue and white colours (RGB 0 20 84 and white) and a clean sans-serif font (Calibri or Arial). Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background for readability. Titles should be 40–80 px, section headers 24–28 px and body text 14–18 px.
- Narrative structure. Tell a story: define the problem, explain your AI methods or analysis, present your findings and conclude with their impact and future implications. Focus on two or three key messages. Use diagrams, charts and maps to illustrate complex concepts. Tailor the level of detail to your audience.
- Accessibility. Provide captions for charts and diagrams. Use alt text for images and ensure that interactive elements (e.g. hover overs) can be navigated with keyboard controls.
- Submission. Fork this repository, create a subfolder under
posters/with your team name, add your files and open a pull request by 12 November 2025. Include a short description of your poster in the PR description.
Storytelling & Design Resources
Use the following resources to inspire your poster design and narrative:
- Effective Research Posters. Jane E. Miller’s methods note explains that posters should focus on two or three key findings and translate complex results into simplified charts, tables and bullets.
- Poster Storytelling. The article “Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Communicating Complex Science with Posters” highlights the importance of knowing your audience, simplifying your message and telling a compelling story. It recommends using diagrams and infographics to communicate complex ideas and structuring your narrative around a problem, solution and impact.
- Design Guidelines. Brown University’s poster guide suggests using large title fonts (≥40 px), section headers (24–28 px) and body text (14–18 px). Make sure images are high resolution (≥300 ppi) to avoid pixelation when printed.
- ISU Branding Guidelines. Refer to ISU’s branding document for details on the official logo, colour palette and typography. Maintain the logo’s aspect ratio and use the blue-and-white palette to align your poster with the university’s identity.
- ISU Logo Usage. Review the permitted logo variations and colour specifications to ensure your poster remains compliant with ISU’s visual identity standards.
Evaluation Rubric
The poster session will be assessed across the criteria below. Review the expectations to ensure your deliverables meet the highest standard.
| Criterion | Deliverable | Excellent (4 pts) | Very Good (3 pts) | Good (2 pts) | Fail (0–1 pt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website & Poster Design | Interactive website/poster | Clean, intuitive layout; responsive across devices; consistent ISU branding; high contrast and accessible fonts; easy navigation; interactivity enhances user experience. | Clear layout; minor issues with consistency or accessibility; mostly intuitive navigation; some interactivity present. | Usable layout but lacks polish; inconsistencies in branding; limited interactivity; minor design flaws. | Confusing layout or navigation; poor colour/contrast choices; little to no interactivity; major design flaws or missing components. |
| Quality of Work Presented (Content) | Written Portion of Poster | Comprehensive research; strong alignment with topic; clear objectives, methods, and conclusions; critical analysis; accurate citations and editing. | Solid research and organisation; minor gaps in analysis or structure; generally clear methods and conclusions. | Basic coverage; incomplete analysis or unclear argument; some inaccuracies or missing citations. | Lacks depth or relevance; poorly organised; incorrect or unsupported claims. |
| Presentation & Q&A | Live presentation & Q&A | Engaging delivery; confident and professional; well-structured talk; manages time; thoughtful and accurate responses to questions; encourages discussion. | Generally clear and organised; some hesitancy; answers most questions adequately. | Understandable but lacks polish; reads or recites rather than engages; limited or superficial responses. | Disorganised or hard to follow; fails to answer questions or lacks preparation. |
| Quality of Graphics & Visuals | Graphic and Images on Poster | High-resolution, relevant graphics; clear and properly labelled charts/figures; creative and consistent visual style; visuals significantly enhance understanding. | Good-quality visuals; mostly clear and labelled; moderate visual impact; minor inconsistencies in style. | Adequate visuals but could be clearer; some images pixelated or unnecessary; inconsistent style. | Poor-quality or irrelevant images; confusing or mislabeled charts; visuals distract from content. |
| Quality of Storytelling & Narrative | All deliverables | Strong narrative arc (problem, methods, results, implications); engages audience; smooth transitions; balanced integration of text and visuals; persuasive conclusion. | Coherent narrative; engages audience for most of the work; minor issues with flow or emphasis. | Basic narrative but disjointed; limited audience engagement; unclear transitions. | Little or no narrative structure; lacks clear purpose; fails to engage or connect ideas. |
The jury will provide feedback to the students, but final evaluations will be conducted by the ISU Resident Faculty. Students will also complete a confidential CATME peer evaluation and receive an individual review from the session coordinator; together these inputs may adjust individual scores from the group grade to recognise each member’s contribution.