March 8, 2011

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

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

RELEASE: 11-067

NASA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM 'INSPIRED' HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

WASHINGTON -- U S high school students are invited to participate in NASA's Interdisciplinary National Science Program Incorporating Research Experience, or INSPIRE, through an online learning community INSPIRE is designed to encourage students in ninth through 12th grades to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)

Applications are being accepted through June 30 NASA will make selections for the program in September The selected students and their parents will participate in an online learning community with opportunities to interact with peers, NASA engineers and scientists The online community also provides appropriate grade-level educational activities, discussion boards and chat rooms for participants to gain exposure to careers and opportunities available at NASA

Students selected for the program also will have the option to compete for unique grade-appropriate experiences during the summer of 2012 at NASA facilities and participating universities The summer experience provides students with a hands-on opportunity to investigate education and careers in the STEM disciplines

INSPIRE is part of NASA's education strategy to attract and retain students in the STEM disciplines critical to NASA's missions For more information about INSPIRE, visit:

http://www nasa gov/education/INSPIRE

To apply for the program, visit:

https://inspire okstate edu/index cfm?liftoff=login LoginForm

For information about NASA's education programs, visit:

http://www nasa gov/education

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