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Colleges Offering Aerospace Courses
NASA and STEM
NASA's elementary
and secondary programs draw on the compelling
context of Earth system science to support
professional development and promote student
achievement in STEM.
Professional development opportunities
include online courses, workshops, and other
activities that support the classroom study
of Earth system science.
NASA promotes student achievement in STEM
by providing unique learning experiences
to develop a deeper understanding of the
diversity of Earth system science-related
careers.
Gender…
Chip
Project, the National
Girls Collaborative Project, the STEM
Equity Pipeline, Sloan’s
Diversity efforts, Women
in STEM On-the-Air, and Women-Related
Web
Sites in Science/Technology encourage
girls to pursue STEM careers.
In-Demand Jobs, Educ. & Training, Industry
Overview for…
Energy,
Information
Technology, Advanced
Manufacturing, Aerospace,
Biotechnology,
Geospatial
Technology and Nanotechnology.
They each require professionals and technical
workers trained in college, community colleges,
and within apprenticeships and certificate
programs.
Undergrad NASA internships (USPR)
Internships in engineering, science, and
mathematics give students the ultimate STEM
workforce preparatory experience. Click...
State Resource Centers
These resource centers work with educators
to find out what they need and to share
NASA's expertise. Click...
Nanotechnology YouTube hit Motivates STEM
Learners
This 3 min runaway hit conveys the scientific
and cultural significance of nanoscience
to a broad audience. Click
Women in Computer Science Discuss Their
Careers
NSF reports that 12% of graduate computer
science students are women, female creativity
is needed, and stereotypes limit career
options. Click
Use National Science Foundation Findings
to locate the latest STEM research, data
and promising practices. Click
Career Teaching Materials from NASA
to locate career guidance and teaching materials. Click
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Why
STEM?
To keep
the U.S. labor force competitive,
greater numbers of students need to
gain advanced math and science knowledge.
An expanding economy demands growth
of the STEM labor force and greater
capacity for innovation and creativity.
Preparing
Students For STEM Careers
Closing
the Math Science Gap
Women
in STEM
Transforming
STEM for Citizenry and the Global
Economy
Rising
Above The Gathering Storm
Is
America Falling Off the Flat Earth?
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Featured
STEM Career
Aerospace Engineer
Perform a variety of engineering
work in designing, constructing, and
testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft.
May conduct basic and applied research
to evaluate adaptability of materials
and equipment to aircraft design and
manufacture. May recommend improvements
in testing equipment and techniques.
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NASA Kid's Club
NASA provides a wealth of resources
that are safe, fun, and educational
for your children. Find reliable information
on space-related topics, as well as
games, Web quests, and even chats
with NASA experts. Click...
Degree Profiles:
Video Clips Explore STEM Application
The programs are produced for targeted
audiences: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 and the
general public. Click...
Gender Fair Counseling for STEM
A guide for K-12 school counselors,
pre-service counselors and their college
instructors. Click
Tracking STEM Education Act of 2009
Tracking STEM Education Act of 2009
proposes to stimulate collaboration
with respect to, and provide for coordination
and coherence of, the Nation's science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics
education initiatives. Follow the
bill and related STEM legislation.
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NSF Discovery Videos
motivate us about STEM careers and
ways to shape the world. Click
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technologies,
solve environmental problems and master math and
science are key to sustainability and economic
growth.