Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars

For current female Juniors with at least a 3.25 GPA:

Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars
by Roberta Johnson

NASA wants your female students to become the engineers, scientists, researchers and innovators of tomorrow. The WISH (Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars) project offers a one-of-a-kind experience for female high school students to jump start their future and give them the chance to explore the possibilities of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related major or career and is now accepting applications for an excellent program for high school juniors.

Female high school juniors selected to participate in WISH are immersed in learning as they become members of the interactive online community WISH, facilitated by NASA. As part of their interactive learning experience, students complete lessons covering past, current and future space exploration. The lessons include an essay, math problem and quiz. They will be graded by certified teachers. To enhance their studies, students will be able to chat with NASA subject matter experts. After completing the lessons, each student will submit a final project based on a leading female STEM professional who is developing cutting-edge technology or performing new research.

As part of the experience, students will compete to attend the summer workshop at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, where they will work alongside female NASA engineers and interns to design a mission to Mars. Approximately 40 WISH students will work in collaborative teams doing hands-on activities and presenting their projects to NASA personnel and community leaders.

NASA is now accepting online applications through January 3, 2013. For more information, visit WISH Aerospace Scholarsto apply.

e2020 (Credit Recovery)

If your son/daughter is in need of credit recovery, they can register for classes through e2020. This online program is offered at Hudsonville High School and Tech Center.  e2020 enables students to work after school, from home, or anywhere Internet is accessible. The classes are designed to help students be successful in school, but they also allow students to work independently at their own pace. e2020 online courses are aligned to Hudsonville curriculum and state standards.

e2020

• Students have 12 weeks from the date they sign up to complete the course. 

• Students can sign up for one course at a time. 

• All tests and exams must be taken at school. 

• The cost of each course is $90.00. Tuition must be paid prior to registration. 

• The after school hours are Monday through Thursday from 2:45 - 4:00 p.m. in the Media Center.

• Hudsonville students who qualify for free/reduced lunch are eligible for tuition grants.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the courses, please call Mrs. Ysseldyke at 669-1500, ext. 20400.