Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars
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 through Idaho Digital Learning that teaches a broad range of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills aligned with Idaho Content Standards.
ISAS Coursework
This graded course consists of eight online units and a semester project allowing students to build their knowledge of space exploration and its relationship to Idaho STEM. Master educators will work with students online throughout the course. Based on their performance in this course, students will be invited to participate in a week-long summer academy at University of Idaho. Students may receive one science credit for successful completion of the course.
ISAS Summer Academy
ISAS Summer Academy is offered to select students. At the residential Summer Academy, students will be exposed to STEM mentors and master educators at the University of Idaho. They will undertake a mentored team simulated human mission to Mars and will be immersed in hands-on Idaho STEM activities.
Become an Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholar!
Applications are closed for 2026.
Interested in being a mentor?
Are you interested in being a mentor for the ISAS program? Academies take place in July. If you are interested, please feel out the Mentor Interest Form and we will send you an application when they post. You MUST be an Idaho citizen to be a mentor for this program.
If you know of a student that is NOT a junior this year and would like an email with future opportunities, please sign up to be on our email list.
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