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STEM Outreach: High School Experience in NSA Propulsion Technology
ABSTRACT
Since it’s founding on July 1, 1960, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama has led
the development of advanced propulsion systems for the space program. With a workforce of more
than 6,000, today, the center continues that role. In addition to propulsion systems, Marshall makes
human space exploration possible by leading the way in solving complex engineering problems, testing
large, integrated space systems, landers and planetary excursion vehicles and advancing innovative
manufacturing techniques.
Marshall also leads and participates in numerous NASA education projects to engage and inspire new
generations in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This
project proposes such an experience for Kentucky based High School students with an interest in the
STEM fields. Students will be selected from around the Commonwealth to participate in a two day
learning experience focused on advanced propulsion and associated systems. The students will travel to
Huntsville, Alabama, where they will:
1. Meet leaders in the advanced aerospace propulsion and engineering fields.
2. Tour the Michoud Assembly Facility where the largest element of the NASA Space
Launch System (SLS) are being assembled for the Artemis mission to the Moon.
3. Learn about NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory – the world’s most powerful x-ray
telescope and
4. Learn about recent discoveries and view images of celestial objects billions of light years
away.
Selection of the student group will consider the appropriate diversity and inclusion and will be based
upon criteria developed with respect to academic progress, grade point average, standardized tests,
recommendations for the program and submission of 500-word essay detailing their goals for the
program. Upon return, students will provide a written report of their experience.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 12/1/22 → 6/30/23 |
Funding
- KY Economic Development Cab
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