Hi,
I received this from a mail list I'm on. In summary, NASA is
webcasting a free Advanced Technologies Course. The course is meant to
reach out to high school and college students. It also offers a
certificate to students that pass a final exam. ---Something like that
might distinguish one job application from another later in life. The
web site is: http://cictedu.arc.nasa.gov/index.html
To the future,
Henry E.
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NASA Advanced Aerospace Technology Course (No Fee)
--Sessions Start on September 7, 2004—
http://cictedu.arc.nasa.gov/courses/fall2004/course.html
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NASA recognizes the need to ensure our technological leader****p. To
increase interest in mathematics and science careers, The NASA
Computing Information and Communications Technology (CICT) Program
will webcast an Advanced Aerospace Technology Course from September 7
through September 23, 2004.
The free course will offer High School and College students a glimpse
into the exciting careers at NASA. Each presentation will feature
leading professionals actively involved their respective fields of
research. Course content is derived from NASA-developed projects and
is aligned with the National Standards for Mathematics, Science, and
Technology Education.
Students may attend one or all of the eight sessions. Each session
consists of audio, video, text, and chat sessions intended to reach as
many sudents as possible, including those with visual or aural
impairments. Students that complete all eight sessions and pass a
final exam by September 30 will receive a certificate of completion.
The course is currently expected to cover emerging technology areas
such as:
- Selecting Landing Sites on Mars
- Designing Software for Space
- Extending Human Senses to Space
- The Im****tance of Science Simulations
- Personal Electronic Assistants in Space
- Designing A Space-Based Internet Network
- Speedlearning Aerospace Terminology
Please check the web site for the most current information, as this
list of presentations is subject to change based on presenter
availability.
Pre-registration is required at:
http://cictedu.arc.nasa.gov/index.html
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Technical Requirements: The AATC is available to students with 56Kb or
faster web access and RealPlayer ™ Software. Simultaneous audio, video
and text translation will be available concurrently to increase
participation and offer alternatives to those with visual or aural
impairments. A live chat session will also be available during each
scheduled webcast. Each session will be archived after it is
presented. There is a test session online now for students to test
their computers and connectivity.
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College Credit Option: As a personal for-credit option, any students
wi****ng College-level credit may register for one unit of independent
study through San Jose State University for a fee of $160 payable to
the University (not to NASA).
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NASA Disclaimer: While we know this course will provide students with
inspirational glimpses into future NASA missions. However, the course
does not imply any promise of NASA Employment. Students wi****ng to
inquire about
position openings and position requirements should contact their
nearest
NASA Center or visit www.nasajobs.nasa.gov for any employment
information.
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