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

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, 2009 - Presentation by NASA to Idaho stakeholders regarding Aerospace Scholars Programs.

June 2, 2009 - Steering Committee formed to create 2010 pilot year, funded by SDE and in-kind contributions from ISAS partners.

July 30, 2009 - Superintendent Tom Luna and Barbara Morgan publicly announce ISAS program

September 25, 2009 - SDE submits application for NASA K-12 CAN Grant for continued program funding beyond 2010.

Fall 2009 - Application process begins for Idaho students to participate in ISAS program. December 1, 2009 - SDE awarded NASA K-12 CAN Grant for nearly $1.2 million to

expand and fund ISAS program for 2011 and 2012. January 22, 2010 - IDLA online course begins with 71 students participating in ISAS

program for 2010. 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 e-mail access

• 2010 ISAS Pilot Program enrollment was 71 students from rural and urban Idaho

By Legislative District

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

2009-2010 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

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

Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholarshttp://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/science/ ISAS/index.htm

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