The NASA High School Aerospace Scholars Program is designed to to inspire students to pursue degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by experiencing space exploration though an on-line curriculum and interacting with scientist and engineers that are involved in aviation and space exploration. The program began in Texas with a partnership between NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) and the State of Texas.With its success, Texas High School Aerospace Scholars has served as the model for projects in other states and this year JSC is offering a national project for women, WISH ~ Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars. The projects target 11th grade students who are interested in STEM studies. While each program is unique to its state, they all include the same on-line curriculum where students engage in STEM topics related to Space Exploration. Upon completion of these lessons, the top performing students are invited to a unique summer experience where they have the opportunity to work in teams on a simulated human space exploration mission.
