Idaho Science And Aerospace Scholars
A NASA-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) educational program for high school juniors in Idaho

Become an Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholar!

Explore where science, math and technology can take you.

Idaho State Department of Education and NASA Ames Research Center, with the support of the Discovery Center of Idaho and Idaho industry and higher education partners, are teaming up to provide this exciting opportunity for high school juniors in Idaho.

Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars (ISAS) is a competitive program that allows high school juniors to take an engaging online NASA-developed course on Space Exploration that teaches a broad range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills aligned with Idaho Content Standards. Based on their course performance, scholars may be selected to participate in an all-expense-paid, resident academy at NASA Ames Research Center in California.

ISAS Coursework will be offered online by Idaho Digital Learning Academy from January through April. This graded course consists of ten lessons and a final project that allow students to build their knowledge of NASA, space exploration and key Idaho STEM skills. Master educators will work with students online throughout the course. Students will receive one science credit for successful completion of online coursework and one credit for the Summer Academy.

Resident NASA Summer Academy is offered to select students. At the Summer Academy students will be exposed to science, engineering and technology mentors and master educators at NASA Ames Research Center in California. They will undertake a mentored team aerospace mission and will be immersed in hands-on Idaho STEM activities.

To apply you must:

  • Be a high school junior with an interest in science, technology, engineering or math and be committed to all aspects of the program
  • Be a Idaho resident and a US citizen
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.7
  • Be at least 16 years old with parental permission
  • Have internet access and e-mail to complete online assignments (home, school or library)

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Application deadline is December 4, 2009.