Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars 2010 Annual Superintendents’ Meeting, August 6, 2010

A statewide, competitive program that allows high school juniors to take an interactive, online course highlighting science and aerospace exploration along with technology, engineering and math culminating in a summer residential academy at Boise State University and NASA Ames Research Center in California. What is the ISAS Program?

ISAS Partners

The Department funded the first year. The Department signed a memorandum of agreement with NASA Johnson Space Center to adapt their Texas High School Aerospace Scholars program for use with Idaho students. ISAS incorporates NASA-developed content within a 16-week, IDLA online learning course that supports STEM education and highlights Idaho careers in STEM-related fields. The culminating activity is the Summer Academy, where students work with STEM professionals in Idaho and at a NASA research facility. Enhancing a Successful NASA Program

 May 29, Presentation by NASA to Idaho stakeholders regarding Aerospace Scholars Programs.  June 2, Steering Committee formed to create 2010 pilot year, funded by SDE and in-kind contributions from ISAS partners.  July 30, Superintendent Tom Luna and Barbara Morgan publicly announce ISAS program  September 25, SDE submits application for NASA K-12 CAN Grant for continued program funding beyond  Fall Application process begins for Idaho students to participate in ISAS program.  December 1, SDE awarded NASA K-12 CAN Grant for nearly $1.2 million to expand and fund ISAS program for 2011 and  January 22, IDLA online course begins with 71 students participating in ISAS program for  June 2010 – Capstone Celebrations in 3 regional locations  August 1-7, 2010 – ISAS Summer Academy for 44 Idaho Aerospace Scholars attending ISAS History

Who can participate? Any Idaho high school junior who is an Idaho resident and U.S. citizen. –Minimum GPA of 2.7 –At least 16 years old and has parental permission –Internet and access 2010 ISAS Pilot Program enrollment was 71 students from rural and urban Idaho

By Legislative District Dist. 1 – 1 Dist. 17 – 5 Dist. 2 – 4Dist. 18 – 3 Dist. 3 – 5Dist. 19 – 2 Dist. 6 – 4Dist. 20 – 5 Dist. 7 – 1 Dist. 21 – 2 Dist. 9 – 1 Dist. 22 – 3 Dist. 10 – 3Dist.23 – 4 Dist. 11 – 4Dist. 25 – 4 Dist. 12 – 1 Dist. 26 – 2 Dist. 13 – 2Dist. 28 – 1 Dist. 14 – 5Dist. 31 – 3 Dist. 15 – 1 Dist. 32 – 1 Dist. 16 – 2Dist. 34 – Student Distribution Course Enrollment

Student Distribution Summer Academy Scholars

Online course delivered by IDLA incorporating NASA curriculum along with Idaho STEM content Regional “Capstone” events in Moscow, Idaho Falls and Boise for all participants Summer Academy in Boise and at NASA Ames for 44 qualifying ISAS participants Components of ISAS Program

IDLA online course –Tailored NASA content for Idaho –Engaging activities for students to interact with content at a higher level of thinking –Quality student interactions and teamwork opportunities –Connections for students to Idaho industry –Instruction and grading taking place –Academic rigor

Webinars with STEM Experts Barbara Morgan – Boise State University Welcome Video Jacob Cook, NASA Johnson Space Center Former Texas Aerospace Scholar talks about his experience and what led him to become an aerospace engineer Dean Klein (“Mr. Science”), Micron Technology Seemingly "small" contributions that make a big difference in advancing technology Tony Leavitt, NASA Ames Research Center Current missions and new technologies to bring humans to the moon/Mars and build a laboratory base Dr. Steven D. Howe, INL – Center for Space Nuclear Research Using nuclear energy sources for unmanned and manned space missions and systems of the future Maria Bualat, NASA Ames Research Center Working with Mobile Planetary Robotics

Idaho STEM Careers Idaho Career Information System (eCIS) - Career Exploration –Connection to school guidance counselor –Connection to career awareness –Connection to Idaho post-secondary institutions Ask a Scientist! –Connection to Idaho STEM professionals Aerospace Engineer Archeologist Astronomer Biomedical Engineer Computer Scientist Electrical Engineer Geologist Mechanical Engineer Meteorologist Nuclear Engineer Physicist Airline Pilot Political Scientist Welder BSU INL BYU-I ISU Stoller NOAA AMWTP SkyWest NASA-JSC

Other ‘Outside-the- Box’ Experiences Night time view of ISS Team Project Collaborative online activities NASA “Saturday Science” Interactive online labs

Regional Capstone Events All scholars may attend any of the three Regional Capstone Events ISAS scholars get hands-on experiences and exposure to Idaho STEM opportunities –June 10- Southern Idaho (Boise – Gowen Field, hosted by Air National Guard) –June 14- Eastern Idaho (Idaho Falls - Center for Advanced Energy Studies) –June 16- Northern Idaho (Moscow - Univ. of Idaho)

Boise Capstone

Idaho Falls Capstone

Moscow Capstone

Summer Academy 44 students selected based on performance in the online course August 1-7 resident Academy at BSU –Students explore Idaho STEM and NASA content –Mentors, teachers, pre-service teachers, industry and academia experts assist student teams with rigorous NASA-related engineering design project –Scholars travel to NASA Ames Research Center –Scholars return to BSU for project completion and presentations to parents and guests

NASA Ames Experience

Looking to the Future Increase to 200 students and (2) Summer Academies for ISAS 2011 Increase to 400 students and (3) Summer Academies for ISAS 2012 Increase diversity in program Connect to more Idaho STEM-related business and industry Continue to collaborate with Idaho higher education in STEM education Secure sustainable funding for ISAS programming beyond 2012

ISAS Partners – Leveraging Idaho Resources Boise State University College of Western Idaho Discovery Center of Idaho Federal Aviation Administration Hewlett-Packard Idaho Air National Guard Idaho Digital Learning Academy Idaho Div of Prof-Technical Ed. Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Power Company Idaho State Dept. of Education Idaho State University Local School Districts Micron Technology Foundation NASA University of Idaho

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