Texas High School Aerospace Scholars

The Experience of a Lifetime!

NASA wants you to become the engineers, scientists, researchers and innovators of tomorrow. The HAS project offers a one-of-a-kind experience for Texas high school students like you to jump start your future and explore the possibilities of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related major or career.

Your adventure starts in Fall 2012 with an online community and culminates with an on-site summer experience at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Summer 2013. Applicants need to be:

  • U.S. citizens
  • Texas high school juniors
  • Interested and excited about STEM
  • Committed to a one-year relationship with JSC; and
  • Able to have access to the Internet and email (at home, school or public library)
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You will:

  • Participate in an online community including chat sessions with subject matter experts
  • Complete online lessons covering past, present and future space exploration
  • Research about leading STEM professionals
  • Attend the on-site summer experience with selection based on application, participation in online activities and research, at no cost to you

The On-Site Summer Experience:

  • Collaborate with students from across the state of Texas on a unique design project during the on-site summer experience at JSC
  • Work with NASA JSC engineers and co-ops/interns on the project
  • Present your mission to NASA personnel and community leaders
Start your dream job here!