Education Program

For undergraduates in STEM-related courses. At Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), established in 2012 in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

38th Annual Planetary Science Summer School (PSSS) is a 3-month early career experience at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena CA for grad-level students, post docs, faculty members, and early career scientists and engineers. Administered by Rosaly Lopes, Manager, NASA Science Mission Design Schools, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mail Stop 180-109, 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena […]

With guests Astronaut Chris "Hanks" Sembroski and daughter, included is tour of Virgin Galactic launch site and simulated human mission at Las Cruces Challenger Education Center. New Mexico lunar analogs Aden Crater, Kilbourne Hole and the Carrizozo lava flow are on the tour. Also joined by Mark Wagner. Kirby Runyon […]

Through May 13; Don Edberg -- Professor of Aerospace Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona; Adjunct Lecturer, Astronautical Engineering, University of Southern California (USC); Former Boeing Technical Fellow -- convenes 12 classes, every Monday and Wednesday, 10:30-13:30 EDT | 07:30-10:30 PDT | 14:30-17:30 UTC (36 hours). All sessions will be recorded and […]

Through May 14, this course will demystify the space weather topic, new to many people, as it affects a wide variety of space systems. The course will provide a conceptual foundation without requiring pre-existing knowledge. 6 weekly modules are Thursdays 15:00-17:00 EDT | 19:00-21:00 UTC | 09:00-11:00 HST. All sessions […]

For undergraduates in STEM-related courses. At Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

George N. Andrew, with 46+ years of experience relating to launch vehicle, spacecraft / instrument avionics architecture, design, manufacturing, integration / testing / program management, convenes this course Tuesdays / Thursdays through April 30 at 13:00–15:30 EDT | 17:00-19:30 UTC | 09:00-11:30 HST (6 Classes, 15 Total Hours). All sessions […]

In Toranomon Area of Tokyo, 09:00-20:00 Japan Time. The lecture sessions cover a wide range of topics, including industry structure and the global competitive landscape, the history of the space industry, Japan’s Space Strategy Fund and Basic Space Policy, and the policies and legal frameworks that support space business—all explained […]

Through May 11, Four instructors convene this class because current USA / international / commercial mission plans, both crewed and uncrewed, will be challenged by multiple new hurdles, including regulatory, habitat, mining, and navigation and positioning. This course aims to present a few key challenges related to the return to […]

Online short course on Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO), critical for crew transfer, in-space assembly and space debris removal, among other uses. Instructor is Pradipto Ghosh; 12 classroom hours / 2.4 CEU-PDH; online via Zoom with replays available. Students will receive Certificates of Completion from both AIAA and Johns Hopkins […]

Practical application of space systems engineering processes throughout the mission lifecycle. CE Units available; Live only, no recording; 11:00-17:00 EDT | 15:00-19:00 UTC | 08:00-14:00 PDT | 05:00-11:00 HST on May 4, 5, 6, 7. AIAA Certificate of Completion to be awarded.  

Fundamentals of Space Vehicle Mechanisms with instructor Scott Christiansen, and Compliant Mechanism Design with instructor Todd G Nelson, are both being offered live and on-site to the public prior to the 48th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium (AMS) May 13-14 in Huntsville. Each course runs all day, both days, with Certificate of […]

At Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, participants will receive theoretical and practical training in preparation of samples, EBSD data acquisition, and data processing for planetary samples. This training opportunity is limited to approximately 10 participants who want to increase their skills in planetary materials research.

Running until August 15, 10-week paid summer academy for analytical and laboratory skills in planetary sample science. At LPI, near NASA Johnson.

Participants will receive theoretical and hands-on training in electron imaging and X-ray spectroscopy for application to planetary samples. This training opportunity is targeted at approximately 5 participants and will focus on increasing the availability of these skills for planetary research. Electron microbeam imaging and analysis are now standard and crucial […]

At International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science Education (ICISE), Quy Nhon, Vietnam, for target audience Early MSc/PhD students and senior undergraduates in Astronomy, especially from the Asia-Pacific region