About
The NASA
Ames Astrobiology Academy is a unique summer institute of higher
learning whose goal is to help guide future leaders of the U.S. Space
Program. It provides research opportunities in state-of-the-art Astrobiology
laboratories coupled with broad-based views into the inner workings
of the space program.
Forty percent of the student's time is spent as a "group"
or a "team" working on projects, listening to and debating
lectures, and traveling together. These avenues help to develop the
leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking skills that are important
to our nation's future in space. In addition to the rich intellectual
environment, students are assigned to a Principal Investigator to
work independently on a technical project. The mentor relationship
that evolves gives the students insight into the trials and rewards
of primary scientific research.
The final part of the Academy experience results from the exposure
to NASA's greater organization. A formal lecture series focusing on
all the various aspects of Astrobiology is coordinated with informal
dinners with some of NASA's top scientists. There is also considerable
time spent on travel to various facilities allowing students to learn
about and network with leaders in aerospace, high-tech, genetic engineering
companies as well as local, state, and national political decision
makers. In summary, the Academy provides all the tools to guide the
future leaders of America's space program.
OSGC Program Participation
2004
2003
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For more information Contact Catherine Lanier | lanierc@engr.orst.edu | (541) 737-2414
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