High School Aerospace Scholars
Texas High School Aerospace Scholars is an authentic STEM learning experience for Texas high school juniors to engage with NASA’s missions and become the next generation of explorers. HAS is a year-long commitment for Texas high school juniors which starts in the fall with a five-month online learning experience related to space exploration, Earth science, technology, and aeronautics. The highest achieving students will receive an invitation to a five-day virtual summer experience (Moonshot) mentored by NASA scientists and engineers. The top performing teams from Moonshot will be invited to an all expense paid residential experience to NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
Event Dates
Registration: Aug-Early Oct
Course: Late Oct-April
Summer Opportunities: June and July
event location
Online Course and Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX Onsite Experience
Eligibility
U.S Citizens
Texas Residents
Grade levels
High School Juniors
How to Apply
Review the eligibility requirements and learn how to submit an application.
2024-2025 Important Dates
Find information regarding important dates below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find a list of commonly asked questions and answers about Texas High School Aerospace Scholars.
Senior Peer Mentor Course
Senior high school students who completed the HAS online course for juniors in good standing the previous year are invited to apply for the HAS Senior Mentor course. This course will continue to engage seniors with NASA resources and provide them with information and opportunities to apply expeditionary skills with the current group of junior HAS scholars. The core of the course will follow NASA’s Expeditionary Skills for Life, a series of videos and lesson plans about self-care/team care, cultural competency, leadership/followership, and teamwork communication. While the seniors go through their own course, they will also work with an assigned technical reviewer in the junior HAS online course to and provide mentorship and support to junior scholars.
Middle School Math Course
The High School Aerospace Scholars are excited to launch the newest addition to our online offerings- Middle School Math with High School Aerospace Scholars! This new online course will allow educators to easily access free NASA lessons and activities that target frequently missed skills on the grades 6-8 Math STAAR tests. Teachers will have the opportunity to choose from nine curated lessons to engage students in hands-on discovery, build mathematical thinking skills, and review commonly missed TEKS.
Engineering Design Challenge
During the online program, four engineering design challenges will be implemented during the off weeks in between modules 2-5. These challenges will be held virtually and in-person on Saturdays and will be another opportunity for HAS scholars to connect, reinforce a team environment, and establish STEM ecosystems.
HAS Brochure
Download the HAS brochure to learn more about the experience.
NASA Contact
NASA’s Johnson Space Center
2101 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058-3607
E-mail: jsc-has@mail.nasa.gov
