Thursday, December 6, 2012

WISH (Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars)


NASA is Accepting Applications for the WISH (Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars) Program – Apply by January 3, 2013 (HS Junior Females)

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

WISH wants female high school juniors from across the country to participate in our pilot project! Your adventure starts with an online community and culminates with a summer experience at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Summer, 2013.
Applicants need to be:
o    U.S. citizens
o    Current female high school juniors during the 2012-2013 school year
o    Interested and excited about STEM
o    Committed to a one-year relationship with JSC; and
o    Able to access to the Internet and email (at home, school or public library)
o    A scholar with a cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
NASA is accepting applications for an excellent program for high school juniors:
The WISH (Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars) is a great opportunity for girls in their junior year of high school who are interested in STEM careers. WISH is accepting online applications through January 3, 2012. For more information, visit http://www.wish.aerospacescholars.org/apply.