NASA MUREP Aerospace Academy

 

MUREP AEROSPACE ACADEMY (NASA MAA)

The Hartnell College Site - NASA MUREP Aerospace Academy is designed to....

• Inspire a more diverse student population to pursue STEM post-secondary degrees and careers;
• Engage students, parents/adult family members and teachers in first-hand learning experiences involving emerging technologies/high-tech applications, STEM practices, and establishing a supportive community; and
• Educate students utilizing rigorous STEM curricula, designed and implemented by NASA, and utilizing effective evidence-based strategies employed by leading STEM professionals and agencies.

The project utilizes five major strategies to reach its goals and objective, which includes:

1. First-hand Learning Experiences;
   
   
2. Providing Aerospace Education Laboratory (AEL) Access;
   
   
3. Family Empowerment Sessions;     
   
   
4. STEM Professional Development  Opportunities; and
   
   
5. STEM Community Outreach Activities.