When:
Sunday May 20 through
Friday May 25, 2018
Where:
National Aerospace Training and Research (NASTAR) Center
Southhampton, Pennsylvania
Hotel:
Radisson Hotel
Trevose, Pennsylvania
Eligibility:
Must be a US Citizen
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Where will the pick up/drop off location be?
A: Transportation will be provided via a large passenger van. The pick up location will be at 18th and I (Eye) Streets, NW (in front of the Farragut West Metro Station) on the afternoon of Sunday, May 20, 2018. The drop off location will be at 200 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 (New York Avenue Metro Station) late afternoon on Friday, May 25th.
Q: What do I need to pack?
A: Dress code is casual. Shorts and t-shirts are fine. Since this program is all-inclusive, you just need to bring your clothes and toiletries. Please pack LIGHLTY, as space on the van will be limited.
Q: May I drive my own car or take another form of transporation?
A: Yes, but we cannot reimburse you for travel expenses.
Q: Can family members and/or friends come with me?
A: Sorry, we cannot provide transporation, meals, program participation, or hotel accommodations for family and friends.
Q: How many engineering students will be selected to participate?
A: 10
Q: I was not selected. Do you have a waiting list?
A: Yes! We will maintain a waiting list if more than 10 students apply.
Sunday May 20 through
Friday May 25, 2018
Where:
National Aerospace Training and Research (NASTAR) Center
Southhampton, Pennsylvania
Hotel:
Radisson Hotel
Trevose, Pennsylvania
Eligibility:
Must be
an undergraduate student enrolled at a DC University with a major/minor
in
Engineering
Must be a US Citizen
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Where will the pick up/drop off location be?
A: Transportation will be provided via a large passenger van. The pick up location will be at 18th and I (Eye) Streets, NW (in front of the Farragut West Metro Station) on the afternoon of Sunday, May 20, 2018. The drop off location will be at 200 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 (New York Avenue Metro Station) late afternoon on Friday, May 25th.
Q: What do I need to pack?
A: Dress code is casual. Shorts and t-shirts are fine. Since this program is all-inclusive, you just need to bring your clothes and toiletries. Please pack LIGHLTY, as space on the van will be limited.
Q: May I drive my own car or take another form of transporation?
A: Yes, but we cannot reimburse you for travel expenses.
Q: Can family members and/or friends come with me?
A: Sorry, we cannot provide transporation, meals, program participation, or hotel accommodations for family and friends.
Q: How many engineering students will be selected to participate?
A: 10
Q: I was not selected. Do you have a waiting list?
A: Yes! We will maintain a waiting list if more than 10 students apply.
2018 NASTAR CENTER DC UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ENGINEERING PROGRAM
"Giving undergraduate students insight into real-world engineering."
About
This hands-on DC engineering student training program is sponsored by the NASA District of Columbia Space Grant Consortium, and will take place at the National Aerospace Training and Research (NASTAR) Center, which is located outside of Philadelphia, PA. As part of the program, students will be issued a “Mission Kit” that includes a flight suit which they will use as they train on a centrifuge (experiencing a 3G suborbital launch, this is beyond awesome!), the same centrifuge used for training by NASA astronauts! They will receive program materials, a DVD of their flight experience, and information on how the program activities apply to engineering and aeronautics. Students will tour the state of the art engineering and assembly building. Each 8-hour day will be filled with exciting engineering and aeronautic related activities, including training in a high altitude pressure chamber, learning to fly in an aircraft simulator, building model rockets and launching them at an abandoned airport runway, and so much more!
This program includes two (2) flights in the ATFS-400 centrifuge, one (1) flight in the altitude chamber, one (1) flight in the General Aviation Trainer (GAT), and one (1) flight in the Integrated Physiology Trainer (IPT), for each participant.
NASTAR CENTER Overview Video
This hands-on DC engineering student training program is sponsored by the NASA District of Columbia Space Grant Consortium, and will take place at the National Aerospace Training and Research (NASTAR) Center, which is located outside of Philadelphia, PA. As part of the program, students will be issued a “Mission Kit” that includes a flight suit which they will use as they train on a centrifuge (experiencing a 3G suborbital launch, this is beyond awesome!), the same centrifuge used for training by NASA astronauts! They will receive program materials, a DVD of their flight experience, and information on how the program activities apply to engineering and aeronautics. Students will tour the state of the art engineering and assembly building. Each 8-hour day will be filled with exciting engineering and aeronautic related activities, including training in a high altitude pressure chamber, learning to fly in an aircraft simulator, building model rockets and launching them at an abandoned airport runway, and so much more!
This program includes two (2) flights in the ATFS-400 centrifuge, one (1) flight in the altitude chamber, one (1) flight in the General Aviation Trainer (GAT), and one (1) flight in the Integrated Physiology Trainer (IPT), for each participant.
NASTAR CENTER Overview Video
ALL INCLUSIVE
• Roundtrip transportation provided via passenger van from Washington, DC to suburban Philadelphia, PA where the hotel is located.
• Hotel room and three meals per day included
• Roundtrip shuttle van transportation from hotel to NASTAR Center each day
INCENTIVES
• Free transportation, lodging, and meals (all-inclusive!)
• Free “Mission Kits” (includes a flight suit that you keep, see above for details)
• Graduation ceremony with certificate of completion
• An unforgettable and unique experience!
APPLY
TODAY!
Click Here To Apply!
The deadline to apply for this opportunity is Monday April 30, 2018.
Notifications will be made by Monday, May 7, 2018.
Click Here To Apply!
The deadline to apply for this opportunity is Monday April 30, 2018.
Notifications will be made by Monday, May 7, 2018.
Please contact Program Manager, Eric Day at (202) 885-2755 or day@spacegrant.org if you have any questions.
