In 1993, NASA AEL began as an innovative project designed to increase participation and retention of underrepresented youth in grades K-12 in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
In 2010, WVSU became another host site for this awe-inspiring program designed to INSPIRE a more diverse student population to pursue careers in STEM-related fields; ENGAGE students, parents/caregivers, family members, and teachers by incorporating emerging technologies into instruction; and EDUCATE students utilizing rigorous STEM curriculum designed and implemented as only NASA can.
Today, WVSU continues to harness NASA’s STEM opportunities for youth and adults by offering a five-core component program to include 1) authentic STEM experiences in and out of our
NASA AEL facility, 2) a mobile creator’s innovation
maker space, 3)
family involvement, 4)
professional development for formal and informal (youth-serving organizations) educators, and 5) community and school
outreach.
Learn more at
WVSU NASA SEMAA Raleigh County/Southern WV