INSPIRE, NASA’s Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education Experience, encourages students to become the next generation of explorers, by pursuing an education leading to a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). What does this provide students?
1 Online Learning Community (OLC)
· A place for student to interact with peers, NASA experts and STEM education specialists.
· Chats and discussions boards for students and parents to explore professions and opportunities at NASA.
· Grade appropriate activities and resources for parents to champion their students’ education and career goals.
· Opportunity to apply for Summer STEM Experiences
2 Summer 2011 STEM Experiences
· grade-appropriate, expense paid, summer STEM experience. Must first be a member of the OLC
How do students apply? https://inspire.okstate.edu
When do students apply? May 3 – June 30, 2010 for Academic Year 2010 – 2011
Who should apply? Current 8th – 11th grade students
For more information, please refer to <www.nasa.gov/education/INSPIRE>.