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NASA Launches High School Engineering Institute in Cleveland

NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is set to establish the NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute this summer, a new initiative aimed at equipping high school students with invaluable skills for the aerospace industry.

Applications are open to rising juniors and seniors in Northeast Ohio from Friday, April 11, until May 9. Students interested in this unique, free, work-based learning experience can find more details and submit their applications online.

The institute is designed not only to provide insight into NASA’s operations but also to prepare participants for future endeavors in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Throughout the course of five days, students will engage with authentic NASA mission materials and collaborate with Glenn’s technology specialists. This hands-on experience will offer them a comprehensive understanding of the engineering design process, fostering their ability to devise innovative solutions to pressing challenges.

Key focus areas during the program include:

• Acoustic Dampening: Exploring solutions for minimizing noise pollution generated by jet engines.
• Power Management and Distribution: Developing intelligent power systems for upcoming space stations.
• Simulated Lunar Operations: Creating airless tire designs suitable for lunar environments.

Program Dates
The selected participants will attend one of the following week-long sessions:

Session 1: July 7 – 11, 2025
Session 2: July 14 – 18, 2025
Session 3: July 21 – 25, 2025

Eligibility and Application Requirements
To qualify for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be entering the 11th or 12th grade for the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2, as verified by their school counselor.
• Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

More specific application requirements can be found in the Supplemental Application documentation.

How to Apply:
To enter the selection process, students must complete and submit the NASA Gateway application along with the Supplemental Application by the deadline of May 9.

For inquiries related to the NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute, interested parties should contact Gerald Voltz at GRC-Ed-Opportunities@mail.nasa.gov.

To learn more about NASA Glenn Research Center, please visit:

https://www.nasa.gov/glenn

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