2010 Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars Program

A NASA-based science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educational program for high school juniors in Virginia

Become a Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholar! Explore where science, math and technology can take you.

Virginia Space Grant Consortium and NASA Langley Research Center, with the assistance of the Virginia Department of Education, are partnering to provide this exciting opportunity for high school students in Virginia.

Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars is a competitive program that allows high school juniors to apply to take an engaging online NASA-developed course using a Space Exploration theme to teach a broad range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning. Based on their course performance, scholars may be selected to participate in an all expense paid, seven-day residential academy at NASA Langley Research Center. Virginia State Legislators will have an opportunity to endorse students from their districts.

Aerospace Scholar Coursework – offered online from December through May, this graded course consists of ten lessons and a final project that allow students to build their knowledge of NASA and space exploration and key STEM skills. Master Educators will work with students online throughout the course. Students will receive 2 college credits for successful completion of online coursework and 2 college credits for the Summer Academy.

Residential NASA Summer Academy - Students selected for the Summer Academy spend a week with science, engineering and technology mentors and master educators at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton. They will undertake a mentored team aerospace mission and will be immersed in hands-on experiential STEM activities.

To apply you must:

• Be a high school junior with an interest in science, technology, engineering or math
• Be a Virginia resident and a US citizen
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.7
• Be at least 16 years old
• Have internet access and e-mail to complete online assignments (home, school or library)

Applications open in September 1, 2009