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2017 INSPIRE Scholarship Fundraiser WE ARE HALFWAY THERE in making it possible for 8 stellar STEM students to participate in Space Academy Elite and conduct Total Solar Eclipse research with NASA scientists this summer! The INSPIRE Project needs your support for a once-in-a-lifetime STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) opportunity for 8 motivated and deserving Washington DC area high school students to participate in the 2017 Advanced Space Academy Elite which includes 2 days of hands-on field research with NASA scientists at Austin Peay State University for the Total Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017 - an event that has not occurred in the United States in 38 years. Click here to DONATE NOW> INSPIRE VLF-3 RADIO RECEIVERS Since 1989, INSPIRE has provided radio receiver kits to over 3,000 students and other groups within the United States and internationally to make field observations of VLF signals. The INSPIRE VLF-3 receiver is designed to receive radio waves in the 0-10 kHz frequency range, which is audible to the human ear when converted sound waves by either speakers or headphones. To order an INSPIRE VLF-3 Radio Receiver, CLICK HERE> THE INSPIRE JOURNAL Summer/Fall 2016 If you would like to submit an article or VLF observations for inclusion in the next issue, please email [email protected] To read the Summer/Fall 2016 issue CLICK HERE>
STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS Undergraduate & Graduate College STEM Students: DR. WILLIAM TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $4,000 Scholarship Awards for DC College/University STEM Students In honor of INSPIRE’s founder, Dr. Bill Taylor, INSPIRE with its partners has established this annual scholarship program. STEM undergraduate/graduate students and high school seniors who are currently or will be attending a DC college or university are encouraged to apply. CLICK HERE>
Undergraduate & Graduate College STEM Students: NASA GODDARD PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP $6,000 Undergraduate / $7,500 Graduate Students Internship Awards Students are paired with a mentor at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center to design and complete a project focused on science and engineering research. The NASA summer internship is full-time for 10 weeks CLICK HERE>
Middle/High School Educators & Students: SPACE ACADEMY FOR EDUCATORS & STUDENTS Full Scholarship Awards for Space Academy at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL 2017 DATES: JULY 9-14 - APPLY TODAY! INSPIRE has teamed up with the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, the US Space & Rocket Center, and Washington Space Business Roundtable to offer DC educators and administrators full scholarships to Space Academy for Educators, which consists of a 5-day program for teachers from around the world to participate in 45 hours of intensive classroom, laboratory and training time, focusing on space science exploration. Scholarships for Middle and High School students are also available. Travel expenses included. CLICK HERE> VIEW PHOTO ALBUM>

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PROGRAM SPONSORS:

NASA | DC Space Grant Consortium | Washington Space Business Roundtable
US Space & Rocket Center | International Launch Services | Space Ad Agency

Co-founded in 1989 by Dr. William W.L. Taylor, former Chief Scientist for Space Station Freedom at NASA headquarters and a pioneer in science education and public outreach, The INSPIRE Project provides creative hands-on opportunities for students of all ages to observe Very Low Frequency waves (i.e. lightning and other atmospheric sounds) by using the INSPIRE VLF-3 Natural Radio Sound Receiver. In addition to coordinated field observations, INSPIRE partners with NASA to give science workshops at local high schools and universities in Washington, DC. INSPIRE students receive hands-on, real world experience and a higher degree of learning in the fields of physical sciences. INSPIRE also seeks to enhance educators in their knowledge in the field of space science to encourage our next generation of scientists.

For more information on The INSPIRE Project, Inc. email [email protected].