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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Partnerships
The Montana Learning Center is proud to have been selected by NASA to be an Education Affiliate of the Montana Space Grant Consortium (MSGC). The Consortium and its members have dedicated their efforts to strengthening aerospace research and education in Montana.
The Montana Learning Center is also a partner of the Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pathways (NESSP). NESSP is a collaborative effort to engage underserved K-12 students, their teachers, and diverse communities throughout the Pacific Northwest.
As a member of both the MSGC and NESSP, the Montana Learning Center is able to offer students and teachers throughout the Mountain West exciting aerospace-related programs not available anywhere else in the region.
Montana Aerospace Scholars – Freshmen & Sophomore Program
Montana Aerospace Scholars (MAS) is a program for high school students interested in exploring the vast opportunities space has to offer. MAS helps students prepare for life after high school and future careers by introducing them to new skills, mindsets, and experiences. Participants engage in career education, mission design, and proposal development alongside like-minded peers from across the state.
High school freshmen and sophomores are invited to apply for MAS. The first part of the program consists of a series of assignments focused on lunar exploration. Students who successfully complete these assignments qualify for—a five-day Summer Residency on Canyon Ferry Lake, where they tackle space-related challenges through hands-on activities. Regional STEM experts provide engaging presentations and feedback as students design their own mission to the Moon.
Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
For more information, visit the FAQ and Registration page.
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Montana Aerospace Scholars – Junior & Senior Program
Montana Aerospace Scholars (MAS) is a program designed for high school students to explore the vast opportunities within the rapidly growing space industry. It prepares students for their futures after high school and into college by introducing them to new opportunities, skills, ideas, and experiences. Scholars use their creativity to solve problems, develop real-world solutions, explore career pathways, and collaborate with like-minded peers from across the state.
High school juniors and seniors are invited to apply for MAS. The first part of the program consists of a series of assignments focused on Martian exploration. Students who successfully complete these assignments qualify for—a five-day Summer Residency on Canyon Ferry Lake. During this experience, students connect with regional STEM experts, attend live presentations, tour local aerospace facilities, fly a plane, learn about career pathways, and design their own mission to Mars.
Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
For more information, visit the FAQ and Registration page.
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