1. Texas High School Aerospace Scholars
Presenter – Saul Barraza

3. More Information
NASA wants today’s students to become the engineers, scientists, researchers and innovators of tomorrow. High School Aerospace Scholars offers a one-of-a-kind experience for Texas high school students to explore the possibilities of a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related major or career. Learn more about the program by viewing "High School Aerospace Scholars: A Journey of Discovery." The adventure starts this fall with an online course and culminates - for students who earn the opportunity - with an onsite summer experience at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

4. Eligibility: U.S. citizen Texas high school junior
Committed to a one-year relationship with NASA
Internet access (from home, school or public library)

5. Selected students will be invited to NASA for a week-long residential summer experience of:
Team projects and briefings directed by NASA engineers and scientists
Hands-on design challenge and engineering activities to plan a mission to Mars
Tours of NASA facilities

6. During the school year you'll have the opportunity to participate in:
Interactive lessons on NASA activities related to space exploration, earth science, technology and aeronautics
Design challenges such as 3D drawing, video creation, interactive poster design
Virtual chats with NASA engineers and scientists

7. Important Dates Application Opens Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Application Closes
Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 2:00PM CT
Online Session
November 2016 – February 2017
Student Selections
April 2017
Onsite Workshops
June 2017 – July 2017

8. How to Apply
Google: NASA Aerospace Scholars