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NASA's Microgravity University

NASA's Microgravity University

Course
VIP 200, 400, or 500
Sponsor
Idaho Space Grant Consortium, MISUMI USA, SGW Designworks, GoEngineer, Intermountain 3D
Goals
To give students the opportunity to work on a real-world NASA project, to be part of a multidisciplinary team and promote NASA and STEM to students thoughout the local area.
Issues
The exact challenge is detemined by NASA, but as an example in recent years the studetns have designed, built and tested at NASA a prototype spacewalking tool. The program requires students to write a proposal, a Test Equipment Data Package, and a final report to NASA. The students will also provide significant outreach to local schools and communities to promote NASA and STEM. This experience will provide students with new skills and knowledge, such as systems engineering, human interface design, and an understanding of how the concepts of their coursework can be applied. Studetns will also learn many non-technical skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, presentation, and creativity.
Tools and Methods
systems engineering
mechanical systems
human interface design
communication
leadership
teamwork
Desired Majors
mechanical engineering
education
physics
math
electrical engineering
computer science
civil engineering
communications
Prep
Working on a team to create a new product for NASA.
Sponsor
Idaho Space Grant Consortium, MISUMI USA, SGW Designworks, GoEngineer, Intermountain 3D