Date:
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Location:
Houston, TX 77082
Audience:
STEM high school and community college students participating in hands-on space exploration and technology activities.
Higher Ed Involvement:
Houston Community College faculty and staff led and supervised the 8-week New Space Explorers program at the West Houston Institute. The program used HCC’s IDEAStudio makerspace and engaged college students in 3D printing, electronics, simulation, and space-themed project work. HCC instructors provided mentorship, technical guidance, and career pathway exploration.
Description:
As part of the NASA MIRO project, the West Houston Institute at Houston Community College launched an 8-week STEM program titled New Space Explorers. The program introduced HCC STEM students to space exploration and technology through a hands-on space-themed project, ISS Mimic, conducted in HCC’s IDEAStudio makerspace. Participants gained practical experience in 3D printing, electronics, and simulation while building a 1/100-scale model of the International Space Station. In addition to technical work, students explored aerospace career pathways and engaged in leadership development activities.