NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate are pleased to announce the second year of National Community College Aerospace Scholars, a program specifically for community college students across the nation interested in STEM fields. The application for this program is now available, please forward this information to anyone you believe may be interested in this opportunity. Specific information is included below:
National Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) - NASA Johnson Space Center
National Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) is a program funded by NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) and administered by NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). Community college students from across the nation who are interested in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will apply to travel to NASA JSC for a three day experience. This opportunity will provide a hands-on project featuring engineering career possibilities. Selected students will begin the semester commitment with Web-based preparation prior to visiting JSC. The only cost to the student is a $30 registration fee; NASA covers travel (up to $1000), food, and lodging.
Help Recruit Students for NCAS
Please help identify community college students you believe will benefit from this program and encourage them to apply by visiting our website. Students must complete online applications by July 1, 2010. If you would like brochures to distribute, please email jsc-ncas@mail.nasa.gov with your name, school name, school address and how many brochures you would like.
What is NCAS?
An interactive, online learning experience where students complete Web-based lessons during the summer and early fall and travel to NASA for a three-day (October 20-22, 2010) experience where they work with NASA engineers and scientists developing a proposal for a fictitious Martian rover.
Who is Eligible?
Community college students from across the nation (must be US citizens).
Who pays for NCAS?
There is a one time, non-refundable $30 registration fee (due at the time of acceptance); all travel (up to $1000), room, and food is included.
Student Benefits
* All-expense paid trip to NASA for workshop
* Network with other community college students from across the nation
* Discover career opportunities at NASA
Students Apply Online Now! https://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/NCAS/