Students gain unparalleled access to LASP scientists and their Mission Operations Center, which manages NASA satellite missions valued at over $1.5 billion.
The CU Boulder Aerospace Summer Academy is an intensive week-long day camp for high school students (ages 14-18) interested in aerospace engineering. Participants will engage in hands-on projects, including building gliders, experimenting with jet engines, and working with aircraft wing composites. The curriculum also covers astrobiology and culminates in a Mars mission project. Students will have the unique opportunity to connect with scientists from the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) and visit their Mission Operations Center, where NASA satellite missions are managed. The academy aims to cultivate technical knowledge and passion for aerospace careers through practical experiences and discussions on diverse applications like parachutes and wind energy.
A typical day runs from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM and includes hands-on projects, learning sessions, and potentially visits to CU Boulder aerospace landmarks like LASP and Fiske Planetarium.
This camp is ideal for high school students aged 14-18 who are eager to delve into aerospace engineering and gain practical, hands-on experience in the field.
University of Colorado Boulder Campus
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