2008-2009 Goals and Schedule 

What's Space Science Lab About?

Apply to be a 2008-09 Space Science Lab Scholar!
Deadline 15 June 2008
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Supported by a grant from the Burroughs-Wellcome Fund Student Science Enrichment Program, 30 underrepresented high school students per year from Henderson, Jackson, and Transylvania counties in North Carolina will become PARI resident scientists conducting visible and radio studies of the Sun.  These young scientists will interact with scientists around the world sharing their data.

The motivation for the Space Science Lab is the hope that the students will become interested in pursuing careers in research or other science-related areas after they live and work at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute campus with professional scientists.

The objectives are aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for grades 9-12, in the areas of Earth/Environmental Science, Physical Science and Physics Curriculum Goals.  We expect the students’ enthusiasm for science will increase by experiencing research investigations that are fun and relevant to their understanding of the world around them. Each student will participate in a one week session at PARI, with continued participation throughout the school year.

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