Mon, Jun 14, 2010
New Program To Engage Middle School Students In STEM
Disciplines
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden kicked off the agency's new
Summer of Innovation initiative Thursday at the Jet Propulsion
Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.
The Summer of Innovation program will engage thousands of middle
school students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM) during the summer months when many students experience
what's known as the "summer slide," a loss of skills acquired
during the school year. The program is a cornerstone of the Educate
to Innovate campaign announced by President Obama last
November.
About 250 middle school students from the Los Angeles area
participated in the kickoff festivities, which included an
opportunity to interact with astronauts, NASA scientists and
engineers, several hands-on educational activities; and a visit to
the facility where the next Mars rover is being built. The students
also were treated to musical entertainment provided by actor/rapper
Daniel Curtis Lee.
"It is wonderful to feel the excitement generated by these
students as they experienced first-hand what fascinating and
challenging opportunities exist for students who follow STEM career
paths," said Administrator Bolden. "I hope that by getting these
students involved in NASA's missions and programs now, it may pave
the way for a new generation of scientists and engineers, which is
critically important to our nation's future."
Summer of Innovation Kickoff NASA JPL Photo
NASA's Summer of Innovation program is a broad, nationwide
effort that will leverage partnerships with academia, industry and
government. This program and the agency's other education programs
support NASA's commitment to excellence in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics, which will play a key role in
preparing, inspiring, encouraging and nurturing the nation's future
work force.
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