NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2008 N.A.S.A. Project students participating in various field trips and student-parent Saturday Workshops held at NASA Glenn Research Center.

Program Description:

The N.A.S.A. Project is a 6-week summer program for students attending Cleveland Metropolitan and Lorain County Schools who will be seventh, eighth or ninth graders in the Fall 2009. The program is designed to expand student’s understanding of possible career choices in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).The program consists of weekly classroom meetings and computer classes which facilitate projects applying mathematics and scientific concepts and prepare students with innovative Ohio Achievement Test strategies by providing a weekly Scholastic Challenge Contest. Additionally students will participate in a variety of enrichment activities such as field trips and tours, under the careful supervision of the N.A.S.A. Project staff. A unique component of this program is the Saturday parent-student workshops, designed to help the student and parent learn more about preparing for the Ohio Achievement Tests, financial literacy, and discovering new methods to control and create an environment supportive of his/her child’s development.

Student participants will meet Monday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Student participants and parents/guardians will meet on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Program Goal:

The goal of the N.A.S.A. Project is to increase the participation and success rate of students who are traditionally underrepresented in science and mathematics. Please be advised that while the program is open to all equally qualified candidates, Glenn Research Center (GRC) is very interested in recruiting applicants who belong to a recognized underrepresented group, which includes females, African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders (natives of the Philippines, Guam, American Samoa, or Micronesia), and students with a disability.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Student must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Student must be currently enrolled in a Cleveland Metropolitan or Lorain County School.
• Student must be a seventh, eighth or ninth grader in fall 2009.
• Student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be between 2.0 and 3.0.
• Student and parent/guardian must attend the Orientation on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
• Student’s parent/guardian must commit to attend Saturday sessions.
• Student and parent/guardian must attend the interview.

Note: All Applications received after this date will not be considered or processed. Faxed copies are not acceptable!

Application Deadline:
Applications will be available through school guidance counselors or school liaison and can be obtained by calling (216) 433-6656 from April 13, 2009.
Deadline to apply: Friday, May 8, 2009

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Point of Contact:

NASA Glenn Educational Programs Office
Phone: (216) 433-6656
E-mail: intern@grc.nasa.gov