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School Aerospace Scholars is an interactive on-line learning
experience, highlighted by a six-day internship where selected
students are encouraged to study math, science, engineering,
or computer science by interacting with engineers at the
NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC).
Who can attend?
Students from across the state of Texas are selected to
participate by their state legislator through a competitive
process . In order to participate students must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- A Texas resident
- Currently in junior year of high school
- Interest in and an aptitude for math, science, engineering,
or computer science
- Committed to a one-year relationship with JSC, including
a designated six-day residential experience during the
summer
- Access to the Internet (home, school, or public library)
and e-mail
Selected
educators from across Texas serve as counselors during the
summer. Math and science teachers are ideal counselors.
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What will the students do?
During the school
year, scholars will complete 10 web-based
lessons. Lessons begin in December and are due
every two weeks. These lessons include a variety of
activities such as reading online curriculum, writing essays,
designing upgrades to be used on the Shuttle and ISS, solving
math problems, and taking online quizzes.
If
selected, during the summer, scholars attend a six-day summer
session at JSC, which will include:
- A team project in Mars exploration
- Tours of JSC facilities
- Mentoring by NASA engineers
- Participation in hands-on engineering activities
- Briefings by astronauts, engineers, and other NASA experts.
If selected students participate and complete the summer program, school districts may grant a science elective credit towards graduation based on the Scientific Research and Design course developed by the Texas Education Agency.
Students
and counselors are provided transportation, housing, and
meals during their week-long stay at JSC.
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How do I become
an aerospace scholar?
- Complete the online student registration by going to
the web site and clicking on "Students"
>> "Registration".
- After completing the registration, you will be sent
an email with the student application. You will
need to print and send the completed application to:
NASA Johnson Space Center
Attn: Jessica Cejka, High School Aerospace Scholars
Mailcode: AE2/TAS, 2101 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058
- If accepted into the program, you will be notified
via email and sent log-in information to begin working
on the online curriculum.
- Each of the 10 lessons and final project will be graded using the rubrics at the end of each lesson. Students are selected for the summer program based on completion of lessons, quality of work and timeliness.
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What is the timeline?
- August: State Legislators receive
information describing the program, its guidelines, and
outlining their roles in the selection process.
- September-October: Application
and selection process for students.
- December-May: Students engage
in distance learning assignments and on-line discussions
to learn more about space exploration, JSC mentors,
and the other participants.
- Summer: On-site Summer Workshop
at JSC
- August-October: Students maintain
contact with JSC engineers through on-line mentoring.
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How do I obtain more information?
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