EarthSpace

Education Associates Program (EAP)

Short Description:

The NASA Education Associates Program (EAP) offers students, post-docs and faculty the opportunity to work with scientists and engineers on NASA projects. The NASA EAP is a unique workforce development program that provides hands-on experience for participants in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and other academic disciplines. The NASA EAP is a year-round program and has a variety of time frames available.

NASA EAP provides a flexible workforce solution for EAP Sponsors while enabling students and faculty to contribute their specialized skills and grow their knowledge while at the same time gaining practical experience in their chosen field or career pathway.

URL

http://eap.usra.edu/

Topics

Workforce development; Teaching preservice teachers; Engaging students in research; Problem-based learning; Career-building and resources

Submitted By:

First Name:	Renee
Last Name:	Frappier
Institution:	UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory
Date:	01/19/2013