The State Department of Education, in partnership with NASA Aerospace Scholars, is offering Idaho 11th graders the chance to explore a future in science, technology, engineering and math and aerospace careers.
Through Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars, high school juniors can take an interactive online space exploration course with NASA-developed curriculum. Students will cover a broad range of STEM skills aligned with Idaho Content Standards. Based on their course performance, students may be invited to participate in a seven-day summer residential academy at Boise State University and the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab in Burbank, California. Registration for ISAS is now open.
Coursework will be offered online by the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance from January through May. The award-winning course includes eight online units and a semester-long project that allows students to build their knowledge of space exploration and its relationship to Idaho STEM, all led by master educators. Students who successfully complete the coursework will receive one high school science elective credit or, for a fee, may register for two concurrent enrollment credits with Boise State University.
To apply a student must be a U.S. citizen and Idaho resident; be a high school junior with an interest in science, technology, engineering or mathematics; have a GPA of 2.7 or higher; be at least 16 years old and have parental permission; commit to all aspects of the ISAS program; and have internet access and email at home, at school or at a public library.
