NASA SEEKS FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS FOR WISH

[ChuckDickerson]

NASA SEEKS FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS FOR WISH

WISH, the Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars project is now accepting applications from female high school juniors from across the country. Selected participants will complete online activities and participate in online forums focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) topics to be eligible for the summer experience at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. During the summer experience, they will chart a course for Mars, engage with NASA female role models, interact with scientists and engineers and learn about careers in STEM. The deadline for applications is January 3, 2013. Visit http://wish.aerospacescholars.org for more details.

Information sessions will by a NASA Education Specialist who will speak live about tips for creating a successful application. To attend, one must email JSC-NHAS@mail.nasa.gov for log-in instructions. The session dates are December 10, 2012 at 3pm CT, December 13, 2012 at 3pm CT and December 20, 2012 at 3pm CT.
Dynae Fullwood l Teaching From Space lEducation Specialist
281.244.7426 l www.nasa.gov/education/tfs