HIGH SCHOOL AEROSPACE SCHOLARS PROGRAM ANNOUNCED

  

Representative Leighton Schubert (R-HD13) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2016-2017 High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) program. HAS enables selected Texas high school juniors to explore new frontiers and become a part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and their aerospace industry partner's plans for human space exploration.

Selected students will apply their skills to complete interactive, online assignments during the school year, and those who score high enough will travel to Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston for the summer "onsite experience." With the guidance of NASA scientists and engineers at JSC, they will put their skills to use by working in teams to design a mission to Mars and take part in hands-on engineering challenges. Students are also treated to tours of the JSC facilities and presentations from experts in science, technology, engineering and science (STEM) fields.

"This is a unique and exciting experience for students interested in science and engineering and I'm grateful to everyone at NASA for investing their time and energy in these bright students," said Representative Schubert.

To be eligible, students must be:

• a U.S. citizen;

• a Texas resident;

• a current high school junior

• interested in science, technology, mathematics or engineering;

• able to commit to the four-month online course and a one-week residential experience during the summer; and

• able to access the internet and e-mail (home, school or public library).

Each state legislator nominates applicants from his or her district. The state of Texas, in partnership with JSC and the Texas educational community, developed HAS in 1999 to encourage students to pursue studies and STEM. More than 9,000 students from across Texas have participated in the program since its inception 17 years ago.

High school juniors interested in applying for the 2016/2017 project should visit: http://HAS.aerospacescholars.org