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Space Grant Workforce Development Initiative:
Initial Survey Results
Michaela SchaafKarisa VlasekMary FinkBrent BowenMelissa Wurdeman
NASA Nebraska Space Grant Consortium
Workforce Development: An Operational Definition
NASA’s view– Hands on application of content that students
have already received in the classroom which will increase STEM field career paths
Outcomes focused– Metrics and longitudinal tracking– “Pyramid”
Needs
Higher skilled and better prepared STEM workforce
Diverse STEM workforce– More role models for women
Needs
Generate more university-trained scientists and engineers
More graduate funding in STEM-related disciplines
Needs
Retention in the freshman year of college– 1/3 of all entering freshmen indicate they wish to
pursue STEM studies
Needs
“Hands-on” experiential education and training of America’s scientists and engineers– Provide such experiences with an experienced
mentor for “on the job” type training that cannot be achieved in the classroom
Needs
More slots in the NASA Academy and USRP– This experience boosts career opportunities for
students
Expand eligible majors for intern and Center programs– Specific skill sets don’t always match existing
HR/Co-op designations
Needs
Resurrection of a national robotics effort– Pre-college– Potential for major payoff 10-15 years in the
future– Possible collaboration between NASA and other
agencies
Needs
Increase the number of science and math teachers utilizing NASA education materials – Enthusiastic teachers
Needs
Database and publicity of all higher ed internships and co-ops for federal agency, industry, etc. nationwide
Facilitator or coordinator for public private partnerships– Organization such as SG can fulfill
New or Innovative Ideas
Strengthen Student Satellite Program– Work with NASA and aerospace industry to
provide new launch and mission opportunities for students
Students in Japan, Canada, and Europe have far better access to space for their students satellite projects than students do in the U.S.
New or Innovative Ideas
More student engagement in NASA missions and projects
Develop engineering capstone projects with NASA and industry
Multi-consortia research activities for students and faculty
New or Innovative Ideas
National Space Grant Design Competition– Modeled along lines of RASC-AL or LaRC’s
Aerospace Vehicle Systems Technology – Divisions could include:
Robotics Biomedical Etc.
New or Innovative Ideas
Innovative new models for workforce development– Aero Institute at NASA Dryden
www.Areoi.org
– NASA Ames ACES www.Alliancespace.net
– Hawaii’s Small Satellite Initiative with industry know-how
– Louisiana’s High Altitude Student Platform (HASP)– America View
New or Innovative Ideas
Establish national student conference for students– Present research– Poster sessions– Publish papers– Receive feedback from professionals
New or Innovative Ideas
Contracting with SG Foundation– Alumni tracking
– “Market research” to develop programs that appeal to the target group
Best Practices
Existing Programs– The National Student Satellite Program
Retention tool for STEM majors “Hands-on” training Continue to expand geographically and
programmatically More time at semi-annual meetings Develop a K-12 workshop for teachers to expand into
the classroom
Best Practices
Existing Programs– Provide paid internships for students in industry
– Geospatial training and research programs
Best Practices
Additional partnerships with NASA Centers– Need Advocates such as Linda Rodgers, Mike
Freeman, and Dave Rosage to help SG connect more to workforce on the inside at the Centers
Best Practices
Incorporate research and engineering projects into the existing fellowship & scholarship program with a required research mentor– Undergraduate student research opportunities
Best Practices
Research mentor evaluate student performance– Much like an employer would evaluate their employee
Provide research mentors with a “how to” handbook on mentoring students and some guidelines for providing high quality experiences
Best Practices
Bring research mentors to student seminars and encourage feedback and Q & A sessions to allow the students to experience constructive criticism without the fear of employment consequences
Best Practices
Conduct post-experience seminars and poster sessions so the students can share in the experiences of others
Feedback from participants– Such as evaluation forms
Best Practices
Space Grant inclusiveness – Involving all community colleges and universities– Interdisciplinary approach
Involve multiple departments and majors