An education space seminar to increase American student interest in space careers
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Authors
Heruth, Gregory A., Sr.
Subjects
Educational program
Aerospace education
High school education
Space seminar
Aerospace education
High school education
Space seminar
Advisors
Boger, Dan C.
Date of Issue
1991-09
Date
September 1991
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The ultimate goal of AMERICA's YOUTH: Our Future in Space, and educational space seminar for college bound high school age students, is to inspire American youth with the wonders of space, providing them with the desire to overcome obstacles and prepare themselves for a career in America's space program. The problem is comprised of three parts: first, studies show a decline is math and science capabilities and interest in science and engineering degrees by America's youth. Second, with a decreasing population of high school age students; and an increasing number of "Apollo era" experienced scientists and engineers retiring, the U.S. is faced with a serious supply and demand problem. Finally, the aerospace industry has been the largest contributor to America's balance of trade for a number of years; unfortunately, international competition is quickly eroding the country's share of the world's commercial space 'pie'. A solution: (1) a detailed review of four major space related educational programs designed for young people in search of their most effective and most unique aspects when attempting to influence young students; (2) a space oriented seminar with well-known speakers, IMAX quality film, college/university information, aerospace career opportunities, and a group design project all brought together in a fast paced, one day session travelling to a different state each week. To assist the orator, A User's Guide is included which steps through the seminar.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Space Systems Academic Group
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
170 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.