NASA Accepting Applications From 'Inspired' High School Students
WASHINGTON -- U.S. high school students are invited to participate in NASA's Interdisciplinary National Science Program Incorporating Research Experience, or INSPIRE, through an online learning community. INSPIRE is designed to encourage students in ninth through 12th grades to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).Applications are being accepted through June 30. NASA will make
selections for the program in September. The selected students and
their parents will participate in an online learning community with
opportunities to interact with peers, NASA engineers and scientists.
The online community also provides appropriate grade level
educational activities, discussion boards and chat rooms for
participants to gain exposure to careers and opportunities available at NASA.
Students selected for the program also will have the option to compete
for unique grade-appropriate experiences during the summer of 2012 at
NASA facilities and participating universities. The summer experience
provides students with a hands-on opportunity to investigate
education and careers in the STEM disciplines.
INSPIRE is part of NASA's education strategy to attract and retain
students in the STEM disciplines critical to NASA's missions. For
more information about INSPIRE, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/education/
To apply for the program, visit:
https://inspire.okstate.edu/
For information about NASA's education programs, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/education
Source: NASA
