High School Student Work Opportunities
Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program – January 9, 2009 Deadline
Avetec, in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, offers the Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program to high school juniors and seniors in Clark County, Ohio. The Wright Scholar program will foster the education of promising young scientists and engineers in a hands-on atmosphere. Applications are accepted each January.
Applications for this program are available at http://www.wpafb.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-080422-038.pdf.
All applications will be reviewed by a panel of scientists from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. High school students in Springfield/Clark County, Ohio can contact educationinfo@avetec.org for more information.
Mail To:
Wright Scholar Research Assistant
88 MSS/DPCXA
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433
More information on the Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program may be found at www.pr.afrl.af.mil/jobs/scholar.htm
Society Of American Military Engineers Kittyhawk Post – April Deadline
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Kittyhawk Post, in Dayton, Ohio, accepts applications each year in April for the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) construction summer camps. The Kittyhawk SAME Post usually sponsors three (3) students to attend a camp which includes the $500 camp fee and roundtrip airfare from Dayton, OH. These camps offer students an opportunity for students who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior year in high school to obtain hands-on experience in "real world" engineering, architecture & construction skills. Additional information on the camps can be found at http://posts.same.org/camps
To apply: Interested students should contact Capt Ryan Novotny at the Air Force Institute of Technology by email at: (ryan.novotny@afit.edu). Capt Novotny will provide application form and other pertinent application information.
Student Scholarships
Academic Competitiveness Grants
Under the Academic Competitiveness Grants program, grants will be available to students in their first and second years of college. Congress has established that an eligible first-year student may receive up to $750 and eligible second-year students may receive up to $1,300. In order to be eligible, students must have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study and be enrolled in or accepted at a two- or four-year degree-granting institution of higher education.
For the 2006-07 academic year, the Department will immediately recognize four options for demonstrating successful completion of a rigorous program of study:
- Advanced or honors diplomas conferred by States;
- State Scholars Initiative requirements;
- A set of courses similar to those under the State Scholars Initiative (four years of English, three years of math, three years of science three years of social studies, and one year of a foreign language); or
- Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and scores (two AP or IB courses and passing scores on the exams for those courses).
Officer’s Wives Club
The Wright-Patterson OWC, as part of their welfare program each year awards scholarships to graduating high school students who are dependents of both military and/or civilians at WPAFB and dependent spouses of both military and/or civilians at WPAFB as defined in the scholarship guidelines.
How to apply: Applications and information can be obtained from the guidance office of the student's high school or can be downloaded from the OWC web site http://wrightpattersonowc.org (Click on "scholarship" and download the complete application packet.) Please read carefully all guidelines, policies and requirements posted on the web site before applying. Don't wait, begin the process now!
For more information: Contact Jeanie Mihalik, OWC Co-Chair for Scholarships, at 937-879-5669
U.S. Department of Education National SMART Grants
High school seniors may now be eligible for new Academic Competitiveness grants, and college students may be eligible for new National SMART Grants for the 2006-07 academic year, the U.S. Department of Education has announced. Students who complete rigorous coursework in high school or who are pursuing degrees in math, science and critical foreign languages are eligible for a portion of $790 million in new federal funding for higher education.
WPAFB Educational Fund
The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) Educational Fund is a tax-exempt source of funds to provide academic achievement scholarships for the children and grandchildren of currently employed civilian and military personnel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Must be a high school senior graduating in the year the application is made. Must have a cumulative 3.5 GPA.
For further information go to: http://edoutreach.wpafb.af.mil/ed_outreach/pages/education_fund.html
Student Educational Programs - HIGH SCHOOL
National Aviation Hall of Fame – Wings Of Women Conference
The National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio hosts a one-day conference (July) highlighting outstanding women who have achieved success and recognition in their respective aviation/aerospace fields. These women share their passion, commitment and time with high school girls who are looking towards their future career and personal development. This conference is part of the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, pilots, astronauts and dreamers.
For more information contact Sharon Murner at 937.256.0944 or email at smurner@nationalaviation.org
SEMEDS – Scanning Electron Microscope EDucatorS
SEMEDS is a unique program that brings local students and their teachers to Wright Patterson Air Force Base to operate state-of-the art scanning electron microscopes in a real life laboratory setting. This motivating educational outreach is conducted by volunteers from across WPAFB and is sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory materials and Manufacturing Directorate.
SEMEDS is a two hour after school program for high school and middle school students. Each session can accommodate 12-18 students and up to 4 sessions are offered each month. The session begins with a brief explanation of what SEM is, how it works, and the scientific concepts behind it. Students are also briefed on typical careers and training needed into the microscopy field. They are then escorted to one of the SEM labs for an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience first hand what it’s like to use a $500,000 microscope to 0065plorea wide variety of unique and everyday specimens. Bringing students into a world-class facility, introducing them to the elite researchers who work there, and allowing them to use the same equipment they use, into their laboratories, is a very special experience that cannot be duplicated.
For more information contact, Kim Stultz at the WPAFB Educational outreach Office at 937.904.8623, 937.904.8622 or email Kimberly.Stultz@wpafb.af.mil
Summer Transportation Institute Program – May Deadline
The National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) is funded by the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The NSTI provides career orientation and educational experiences to motivate high school students (10th, 11th graders) toward professions in the field of transportation. Participants spend four weeks at Central State University.
For more information contact Mr. Gorgui Ndao, 1400 Brush Row Rd., Wilberforce, OH 45384. Telephone: 937.376-6265 or email: gndao@csu.ces.edu or go to the STIP website at http://nrc.scsu.edu/hostsites.cfm
TECH Trek
TECH Trek is a mobile science laboratory that offers local students, educators and businesses a hands-on interactive experience with high-tech equipment and scientific concepts. TECH Trek – a technology transfer initiative – is staffed and managed by the Wright Patterson Air Force Base Educational Outreach Office. The Mobile Laboratory includes a $100,000 personal scanning electron microscope; INTEL play computer interfaced light microscopes, compound light microscopes, a dissecting microscope and auxiliary equipment. All materials are on loan from the Air force Research laboratory. The program focuses on all learners K-12 and is adaptable to a variety of learning styles and abilities.
For more information: contact Sharon Nelson of the Wright Patterson AFB Educational Outreach Office 937.904.8626 (8622) or email Sharon.Nelson@wpafb.af.mil
Student Educational Programs - MIDDLE SCHOOL
Avetec ACES – May Deadline
Avetec ACES – Avetec Career Exploration in Sciences is designed to orient students to a variety of scientific career fields. This is a summer program open to students entering grades 6-8 during the new academic school year. There is no cost to attend. The program runs seven Wednesdays throughout the summer.
For more information contact Brian Kuhn at 937.255.1575 x. 361 or email at brianstarbase@gmail.com
Avetec’s Flight Kit
Have our education flight crew come to your school to demonstrate the basics of flight with fun hands-on activities featuring paper aviation design. Demonstrations and activities can be modified to support standards in math, science, language arts, social studies, visual arts and technology. Teacher training related to concepts of the flight kit and how to incorporate them into the curricula is also available.
For more information contact Judy Steritz at 937.322.5000 x 2038 or email at jsteritz@avetec.org
NASA Explorer Schools – Application Deadline January
This "pipeline" strategic initiative promotes and supports the incorporation of NASA content and programs into science, technology and mathematics curricula in classroom grades 4-9 across the United States. Targeting underserved populations in diverse geographic locations, NASA Explorer Schools will bring together educators, administrators, students and families in sustained involvement with NASA’S education programs.
Teams composed of full-time teachers and a school administrator develop and implement a three-year action plan to address local challenges in science, technology and mathematics education. This customized professional development plan will be available based on needs assessments and delivered through on-site school services and via distance-learning networks.
For more information go to www.explorerschools.nasa.gov
Robotics in the Classroom
Offered by the Wright Patterson Air force Base Educational Outreach Office, age appropriate curriculum units introduce students to robotics and build on that knowledge by allowing students to progress from theory to real robot design and programming. WPAFB is a tournament partner with FIRST LEGO League (FLL) to help bring local and state competitions in Ohio. The challenge is announced in September, student teams have eight weeks to design, build and program a robot to achieve as many objectives on the playing field as possible in a 2.5 minute round. Teams must also make a Research Project Presentation about the science behind the challenge them and a Technical Presentation about their strategy for designing, building and programming their robot.
For more information contact Kathy Levine 937.255.5259 or 937.904.8622 Kathleen.Levine@spafb.af.mil or Alice.kichel@wpafb.af.mil visit the website at http://edoutreach.wpafb.af.mil/robotics.htm
W.O.W! – Wizards of Wright
Bring the WOW to your classroom to teach educational unites in Aerospace, Bridges, Bubbleology, Chemistry, Cryogenics, Egg Drop, Electricity/Magnetism, Environmental, Laser & Optics, Magnets and motors, Math madness, Parachutes, robotics, Rocketry, Vacuum Science, Waves, and Weather.
For more information contact Fran Johnson of the Wright Patterson AFB Educational Outreach Office at 937.255.0068 or email Alva.Johnson@wpafb.af.mil
See also SEMEDS, TECH Trek, and WOW under High School Programs.
Student Educational Programs - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NALI LaunchQuest
NALI LaunchQuest provides an opportunity to design a real scientific investigation and learn about rockets, engineering and science.
For more information contact Cathy Balas at 937.322.5000 x 2006 or email cbalas@avetec.org
National Aviation Hall Of Fame – Project SkyReach
The National Aviation Hall of Fame has developed 4th grade lesson plans focusing on the 6 character traits of Character Counts. These traits include trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. The background of the curriculum is based on core ethical values rooted in a democratic society. National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrines are utilized to demonstrate the attributes inventors and innovators need to develop successful products along with their life’s accomplishments.
For more information contact Sharon Murner at 937.256.0944 or email at smurner@nationalaviation.org
STARBASE Elementary Learning Program
STARBASE, a Department of Defense program at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is an exciting educational activity for 5th grade students. The 5-day program (25 hours total) gives students a myriad of learning opportunities ranging from group problem-solving projects, to experimenting with water rockets, to seeing firsthand the countless careers that exist in science and technology in our area. Schools participate in the program free of cost and are only responsible for providing transportation to and from the base.
Required forms are to be completed before class is scheduled.
For complete information and dates on local STARBASE activities, see: http://edoutreach.wpafb.af.mil/STARBASE.htm
STARBASE In A Box Learning Program
Can’t come to STARBASE? Let STARBASE come to you in a special tool kit complete with lesson plans and special teacher training.
For more information contact Brian Kuhn at 937.255.1575 x. 361 or email at brianstarbase@gmail.com
