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NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL Monterey, California THESIS AN EDUCATIONAL SPACE SEMINARTO INCREASE AMERICAN STUDENT INTEREST IN SPACE CAREERS by Gregory A. Heruth, Sr. September 1991 Thesis Advisor Dan C. Boger Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. T257851 Unclassified Security Classification of this page REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE la Report Security Classification Unclassified lb Restrictive Markings 2a Security Classification Authority 3 Distribution Availability of Report 2b Declassification/Downgrading Schedule Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 4 Performing Organisation Report Number(s) 5 Monitoring Organisation Report Numbers) 6a Name of Performing Organization 6b Office Symbol 7a Name of Monitoring Organization Naval Postgraduate School (IfApplicable) 39 Naval Postgraduate School 6c Address (city, stale, and ZIP code) 7b Address (city, stale, and ZIP code) Monterey, CA 93943-5000 Monterey, CA 93943-5000 8a Name of Funding/Sponsoring Organization 8b Office Symbol 9 Procurement Instrument Identification Number (If Applicable) 8c Address (city, state, and ZIP code) 1 Source of Funding Numbers Program Elemenl Number| Project No Task No | Work Unil Accession No 1 1 Title(includeSecurityClassification) An Educational Space Seminar To Increase American Student Interest In Space Careers W 12 Personal Author(s) Heruth, Sr., Gregory A. 13a Type of Report 13b Time Covered 14 Date of Report (year, month,day) e Count Master's Thesis From To 1991 September 25 16 SupplementaryNotation The views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department ofDefense or the U.S. Government. 17 Cosati Codes 18 Subject Terms (continue on reverse ifnecessary and identify by block number) Field Group Subgroup Educational Program, Aerospace Education, High School Education, Space Seminar 19 Abstract (continue on reverse ifnecessary and identify by block number The ultimate goal of AMERICA'S YOUTH: Our Future In Space, an educational space seminar for college bound high school age students, is to inspire American youth with the wonders of space, providing them with the desire to overcome obstacles and prepare themselves properly for a career in America's space program. The problem is comprised of three parts: first, studies show a decline in math and science capabilities and interest in science and engineering degrees by America's youth. Second, with a decreasing population of high school age students, and an increasing number of "Apollo era" experienced scientists and engineers retiring, the U.S. is faced with a serious supply and demand problem. Finally, the aerospace industry has been the largest contributor to America's balance of trade for a number of years; unfortunately, international competition is quickly eroding the country's share of the world's commercial space 'pie'. A solution: (1) a detailed review of four major space related educational programs designed for young people in search oftheir most effective and most unique aspects when attempting to influence young students; (2) a space oriented seminar with well-known speakers, IMAX quality film, college/university information, aerospace career opportunities, and a group design project all brought together in a fast paced, one day session travelling to a different state each week. To assist the orator, A User's Guide is included which steps through the seminar. 20 Distribution/Availability of Abstract 21 Abstract Security Classification |X| unclassified/unlimited same as report I DTICusers Unclassified 22a Name of Responsible Individual 22b Telephone (Include Area code) 22c Office Symbol Dan C. Boger (408) 646-2607 OR/Bo DD FORM 1473, 84 MAR 8? APR edition may be used until exhausted security classification of this page All other editions are obsolete Unclassified Approved forpublic release; distribution is unlimited. An Educational Space Seminarto Increase American Student Interest in Space Careers by Gregory A. Heruth, Sr. Lieutenant, Unifed States Navy B.S., United States Naval Academy, 1984 Submitted in partial fulfillment ofthe requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY (SPACE SYSTEMS OPERATIONS) from the NAVALPOSTGRADUATE SCHOOL September 1991 , 11 ABSTRACT The ultimate goal of AMERICA'S YOUTH: Our Future In Space, an educational space seminar for college bound high school age students, is to inspire American youth with the wonders of space, providing them with the desire to overcome obstacles and prepare themselves properly for a career in America's space program. The problem is comprised of three parts: first, studies show a decline in math and science capabilities and interest in science and engineering degrees by America's youth. Second, with a decreasing population of high school age students, and an increasing number of "Apollo era" experienced scientists and engineers retiring, the U.S. is faced with a serious supply and demand problem. Finally, the aerospace industry has been the largest contributor to America's balance of trade for a number ofyears; unfortunately, international competition A is quickly eroding the country's share of the world's commercial space 'pie'. solution: (1) a detailed review offour major space related educational programs designed for young people in search of their most effective and most unique aspects when attempting to influence young students; (2) a space oriented seminar with well-known speakers, IMAX quality film, college/university information, aerospace career opportunities, and a group design project all brought together in a fast paced, one day session travelling to a different state each week. To assist the orator, A User's Guide is included which steps through the seminar. in .... . /AMP'S /jffZ/UB c.l TABLE OF CONTENTS I. IS THERE HOPE FOR AMERICA'S AEROSPACE PROGRAM? 1 II. AEROSPACE IN AMERICA: WILL IT BE LOST? 4 BACKGROUND A. 4 B. AMERICA'S CURRENT SPACE PROGRAM 4 C. THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICANS PROSPERITY 8 D. CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS 17 1. NASA's Primary Locations 17 2 Launch Sites 18 3 Space Related Education 18 4. Non-profit Organizations 18 5 Military Organizations 19 a. Naval 19 b. Air Force 20 c. Army 20 6 Astronaut Program 20 a Graduates 21 b. Military Service Selection History/Current 21 7 Private Industry 21 . COMPETITORS E. 22 F. EDUCATING AMERICA'S FUTURE 27 1. Fact 1 28 2. Fact 2 29 IV
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