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by Mike Campbell

February 10, 2012

Women In STEM High School (WISH)

NASA wants you to become the engineers, scientists, researchers and innovators of tomorrow. The WISH project offers a one-of-a-kind experience for female high school students like you to jump start your future and explore the possibilities of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related major or career.

Female high school juniors are immersed in learning as they become members of the interactive online community WISH, facilitated by NASA. As part of their interactive learning experience, students complete lessons covering past, current and future space exploration. The lessons include an essay, math problem and quiz. They will be graded by certified teachers. To enhance their studies, students will be able to chat with NASA subject matter experts. After completing the lessons, each student will submit a final project based on a leading female STEM professional who is developing cutting-edge technology or performing new research.

FIND Your Dream Job

WISH wants female high school juniors from across the country to participate in our pilot project! Your adventure starts with an online community and culminates with a summer experience at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Summer 2012.

Applicants need to be:

U.S. citizens
Current female high school juniors during the 2011-2012 school year
Interested and excited about STEM
Committed to a one-year relationship with JSC; and
Able to access to the Internet and email (at home, school or public library)
A scholar with a cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

CREATE Your Dream Job

Participate in an online community including chat sessions with subject matter experts
Complete online lessons covering past, present and future space exploration
Research about leading female STEM professionals
Attend the summer experience with selection based on application, participation in online activities and research, at no cost to you