What is Western Aerospace Scholars?
Western Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is an online distance learning course and summer experience specifically designed for high school sophomores and juniors interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. The online curriculum is a University of Washington college course focused on NASA’s space exploration program as well as topics in earth and space science.
If students successfully complete the online curriculum, students are invited to participate in multi-day summer experiences at the Montana Learning Center at Canyon Ferry Lake that provide them to the opportunity to work with STEM professionals, NASA scientists, university students and STEM educators.
Why should a student participate in WAS?
· The summer experiences provide students the opportunity to have fun while learning about the universe in which we live, meeting other students with similar interests, and challenging themselves to plan realistic future space missions.
· Being a graduate of the WAS program puts scholars in an alumni network of over 1500 students who are at top colleges and military academies across the country and who work at STEM companies, including Boeing, SpaceX, Facebook and Aerojet Rocketdyne.
· WAS alumni frequently report that their experience in WAS built their confidence, interpersonal skills, and prepared them for success in college.
Junior Program Application Available Now:
Students apply the fall of their junior year with the program beginning November 1st and ending in early April. There is no cost for Montana students to participate in either phase of the program. Students can apply for tuition assistance to cover the cost of the University of Washington credit. Last year, over 40% of students received some form of tuition assistance.
Student Requirements:
· Students must currently be a junior in high school.
· Students must have Internet access and be a Montana State resident.
· Students who have a GPA of below 3.0 will be admitted on a conditional basis.
The student application deadline is Thursday, October 30, 2018. The application is available at:
https://form.jotform.com/82536985454167
Teacher Application Available Now:
WAS is seeking middle and high school teachers to both evaluate online coursework and participate as an academic facilitator during the summer experiences for both the sophomore and junior programs. Teachers can earn up to $2,800 and 60 OPI Renewal Units for their participation.
The teacher application deadline is Tuesday, October 16, 2018.The application, along with more detailed information, is available at:
https://form.jotform.com/82676972354167
Note that teacher applications for the sophomore program will be available in December 2018.
Western Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is an online distance learning course and summer experience specifically designed for high school sophomores and juniors interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. The online curriculum is a University of Washington college course focused on NASA’s space exploration program as well as topics in earth and space science.
If students successfully complete the online curriculum, students are invited to participate in multi-day summer experiences at the Montana Learning Center at Canyon Ferry Lake that provide them to the opportunity to work with STEM professionals, NASA scientists, university students and STEM educators.
Why should a student participate in WAS?
· The summer experiences provide students the opportunity to have fun while learning about the universe in which we live, meeting other students with similar interests, and challenging themselves to plan realistic future space missions.
· Being a graduate of the WAS program puts scholars in an alumni network of over 1500 students who are at top colleges and military academies across the country and who work at STEM companies, including Boeing, SpaceX, Facebook and Aerojet Rocketdyne.
· WAS alumni frequently report that their experience in WAS built their confidence, interpersonal skills, and prepared them for success in college.
Junior Program Application Available Now:
Students apply the fall of their junior year with the program beginning November 1st and ending in early April. There is no cost for Montana students to participate in either phase of the program. Students can apply for tuition assistance to cover the cost of the University of Washington credit. Last year, over 40% of students received some form of tuition assistance.
Student Requirements:
· Students must currently be a junior in high school.
· Students must have Internet access and be a Montana State resident.
· Students who have a GPA of below 3.0 will be admitted on a conditional basis.
The student application deadline is Thursday, October 30, 2018. The application is available at:
https://form.jotform.com/82536985454167
Teacher Application Available Now:
WAS is seeking middle and high school teachers to both evaluate online coursework and participate as an academic facilitator during the summer experiences for both the sophomore and junior programs. Teachers can earn up to $2,800 and 60 OPI Renewal Units for their participation.
The teacher application deadline is Tuesday, October 16, 2018.The application, along with more detailed information, is available at:
https://form.jotform.com/82676972354167
Note that teacher applications for the sophomore program will be available in December 2018.
Questions?
Contact Melissa Edwards at medwards@museumofflight.org
or call 206-764-5864.
