Sept 14, 2010

Tracy Young Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 tracy g young@nasa gov

Ann Marie Trotta Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1601 ann m trotta@nasa gov

RELEASE: 10-220

NASA SELECTS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR INSPIRE EDUCATION PROGRAM

WASHINGTON -- NASA has selected 1,895 high school students to participate in the agency's Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education Experience, or INSPIRE The INSPIRE project is designed to encourage students in grades nine through 12 to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

The selectees are from 47 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U S Virgin Islands They were chosen based on their academic achievement and demonstrated interest in pursuing a STEM education

The students will have access to an online learning community that allows them to interact with their peers, NASA engineers and scientists The community also provides appropriate grade-level educational activities, discussion boards and chat rooms to learn about NASA career opportunities The students may also be selected to participate in 2011 summer workshops or internships at NASA facilities and participating universities

The INSPIRE project is part of NASA's education efforts to engage and retain students in disciplines critical to the agency's missions

For information about the program, visit:

http://www nasa gov/education/INSPIRE

For more information about NASA's education programs, visit:

http://www nasa gov/education

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