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INSPIRE VLF-3 RADIO RECEIVERS

Since 1989, INSPIRE has provided radio receiver kits to over 3,900 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
To read the Spring 2022 Volume CLICK HERE>

Invest Today for the Exploration of Tomorrow
In 2009, The INSPIRE Project expanded its STEM educational programs to provide scholarships and internships to educators, middle/high school students, and university students to ensure the next generation of space science and technology explorers. INSPIRE’s team is comprised of dedicated board members and advisors who volunteer his/her time to make it possible for INSPIRE to continue fulfilling its expanded mission of providing students the resources to pursue study in STEM disciplines.

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(Donations are tax-deductible)

Undergraduate & Graduate College STEM Students:
DR. WILLIAM TAYLOR MEMORIAL STEM SCHOLARSHIP
$4,000 Scholarship Awards
In honor of INSPIRE's founder, Dr. Bill Taylor, INSPIRE with its partners has established this annual scholarship program. STEM undergraduate/graduate students attending a DC college or university are encouraged to apply. CLICK HERE>

Undergraduate & Graduate College STEM Students:
NASA GODDARD PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP
$7,300 Undergraduate / $9,000 Graduate Students
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. NASA summer internships are full-time for 10 weeks. STEM undergraduate/graduate students attending a DC college or university are encouraged to apply. CLICK HERE>

Middle/High School Educators & Students:
SPACE ACADEMY FOR EDUCATORS & STUDENTS
Full Scholarships for Space Academy at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL
NOTE: Due to the pandemic, the summer 2022 program is suspended - we plan on resuming next summer.
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>

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].