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Being adjacent to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center presents many educational advantages for students in Huntsville and the surrounding area.
Marshall Center Director Joseph Pelfrey said Marshall considers the role of schools and educators crucial to inspiring and equipping students in STEM.
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
“With their help, NASA can empower students to become part of the Artemis Generation – the next generation of scientists, engineers, and business professionals we need to continue NASA’s space exploration goals in the future,” said Pelfrey.
In 2023 Marshall signed a Partner in Education Agreement with the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE). ASCTE is the nation’s only high school focused on the integration of cyber technology and engineering into all academic disciplines.
As part of this partnership, Marshall provides speakers, materials, facility tours, mentorship, and other support to the school.
Marshall is intentional about pursuing partnerships with community colleges and minority-serving institutions, such as historically black colleges and universities.
Marshall and Alabama A&M University (AAMU) have partnered on a number of Space Act Agreements, which allow research sponsors to use NASA resources to the benefit of both parties.
AAMU and Marshall are currently partnering to develop new space propellant and test uses for modal magnification software.
In May 2023, Marshall also signed a Student Volunteer Agreement to work with AAMU engineering students to provide real-world skill development.
Marshall partners with Drake State Community & Technical College through the Frontiers Research Program. Students selected for this program work on constructing potential Moon habitats.
Calhoun Community College established the Alabama Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence program in 2011. In 2015, they consulted with Marshall and others to learn about workforce needs and revamp the program.
With Marshall’s help the program grew, acquiring additional space and allocating some of it to collaborative labs and classrooms.
