Student Spaceflight Experiments Program

I am embarking on a new adventure!  I have been given the chance to be Community Director in our school district for the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP).  This is a very exciting opportunity for students grade 5 to undergraduate to participate in the scientific process in an authentic way.  The students get to design an experiment, write a proposal, and compete for a spot on a shuttle flight for their experiment.  The bottom line is that, if a community participates, an experiment created by their students will fly to the International Space Station!

Of course this program is quite a process, and is also expensive.  My district is just starting out on this journey.  We have created a plan.  Now we have to raise the funds, inform parents, get student teams set up, and begin the experimental design process.  A lot to think about as school is starting!  Anyway, I am super excited about this opportunity and I wanted to share.  Good luck on your own education adventures!