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The 2003 NASA Academy Aerospace Workforce Collaboration Project

The 2003 NASA Academy Aerospace Workforce Collaboration Project. Dave Rosage - October 1, 2003. 2003 GSFC Academy Summary. June 1 through August 8 th 18 Participants (8 women/ 10 men/ 17% minority) 62% of work week spent in labs 34 meetings and lectures

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The 2003 NASA Academy Aerospace Workforce Collaboration Project

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  1. The 2003 NASA Academy Aerospace Workforce Collaboration Project Dave Rosage - October 1, 2003

  2. 2003 GSFC Academy Summary • June 1 through August 8th • 18 Participants (8 women/ 10 men/ 17% minority) • 62% of work week spent in labs • 34 meetings and lectures • 11 field trips including 4 NASA centers • NAAA Reunion, July 4th, Jamboree and Family Weekend • 7 publications (Profile, Handbook, Mentors, Missions, Abstracts, Educational Module Template, Selection Guide)

  3. Academy Program Milestones • Diversity, Leadership Development & Teambuilding • International participation • Accreditation • University of Maryland: College of Computer, Mathematical and Physical Sciences; the A. James Clark School of Engineering, and the Department of Geography. • Outreach • UMES/CMST high school summer camp field trip • Lunch with NASA Sharp program students • Field trips include “get-to-gethers” with other student interns • Two project assignments at HQ starting in 2004 • Expanded Academy applicant internship placements • Online Application • Redesigned Academy Web Site

  4. Academy Web Site • Participants • Curriculum • Research • Group Project • Individual Projects • Education Module • Poster • Activities • Calendar • Staff • Publications 2003 Academy Patch

  5. Aerospace Workforce Collaboration Project • 2003 pilot project • Maryland Space Grant Consortium • GSFC University Programs • Maryland Space Business Roundtable • NASA Academy applicants not selected offered $5K stipend and internship opportunity with MSBRT member companies • Moderate success in the first year • Much greater member interest expressed for 2004 DISCUSSION QUESTION Would expanding internship opportunities of NASA Academy applicants be worthwhile in linking to the National Space Grant Workforce Development Initiative?

  6. Academy Basics • Selected on: • Academic standing (GPA) • Demonstrated interest in space • Demonstrated leadership • Project experience • Maturity and recommendations • Space Grant Consortium co-sponsor and fund students • Challenge them academically; further develop leadership • Foster collaboration • Expose to breadth of NASA • Provide networking opportunities • Keep them engaged

  7. Program Curriculum • Independent Research - 60% of Time • Group Project In addition: • Travel to NASA Centers and Space Industry • Lectures (some joint with minority students) • Science and Engineering • Leadership and Management (ex. personal experiences by VIP) • Youth Outreach • Grads in active alumni association (NAAA)

  8. Academy Distribution 396 Alumni from 4 NASA centers since 1993

  9. Academy Demographics 1 • 396 Alumni from four NASA Academies since 1993 • Alumni represent 52 of the 52 State Space Grant Consortia • 18% of participants represent minorities 1

  10. Accomplishments of Alumni • Rhodes, Truman Scholars • International Space University Graduates and Test Pilots • 50 Ph.Ds; many more pursuing • 26 full time NASA Civil Servants • 35 employed by NASA contractors at NASA Installations • 120 of 180 employed in Space Program organizations (67%) • 3 presidents and CEO’s – company owners • 10 math, science, physics teachers – K-12 and college

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