Students gain unparalleled access to NASA Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston, learning inside active astronaut training and mission development facilities.
Students in the NSLC: NASA Engineering for High School Students program delve into engineering and aerospace through hands-on, mission-based simulations inspired by real NASA challenges. The program takes place at NASA Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston, providing access to active facilities used for astronaut preparation and mission development. Participants engage in activities such as designing and testing rockets, developing thermal protection systems, and exploring structural systems through bridge and truss design. They also work with robotics and rover programming, cryogenic engineering concepts, and design lunar or Mars habitats. The curriculum integrates technical instruction with leadership development, including workshops on communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, and resilience. Students gain practical skills in areas like soldering, programming, breadboarding, and computer-aided design, preparing them for future academic and STEM career pursuits.
A typical day involves immersive workshops and mission-based challenges, often taking place within NASA Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston facilities, where students engage in hands-on engineering simulations and design projects.
This program is ideal for high school students passionate about engineering and space exploration who want an immersive, hands-on pre-college experience.
Rice University, Houston, TX
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