NASA Names Contra Costa College An Aerospace Scholars Campus

Press release from CCC:

Nov. 16, 2022

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has named CCC its only Northern California Aerospace Scholars Campus.

In the program’s first mission, a cohort of 60 participating students will be given an in-depth look at NASA’s unique missions and research through a five-week, self-paced learning experience. They will be supported throughout by CCC and NASA educators on-campus and online as they develop their talents, interests and passion for future STEM careers.

All students who successfully complete the first mission will then move on to a second mission, an engineering design experience and challenge. This mission will intensify its focus on connecting STEM careers to NASA’s mission and work. It will also include resume feedback and guidance on navigating potential NASA internships. Hands-on, cutting edge assignments will be a major part of the experience.

Some students may be further selected for a third and final mission, which involves job shadowing a NASA professional.

“We are so excited to be able to give our students this opportunity to learn directly from NASA,” says Dean of Natural, Social, and Applied Sciences Rene Sporer. “Particularly about how the skills and talents they build at CCC can be put to work in exciting and fulfilling STEM careers.”

“Contra Costa College students have the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in the NASA National Community College Aerospace Scholar Program,” added Acting President Dr. Kimberly Rogers. “With our talented STEM faculty and brand-new science building, the next generation of aerospace engineers, mathematicians… and actual rocket scientists may be in our own community.”

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