Educational Activities
As part of its ongoing effort to expand awareness and understanding of NASA science and technology for extreme environments, CAMEE participated in a variety of educational and outreach activities that partnered with community, industry, and government agencies and programs. This effort made it possible for some of the educational, research, and academic resources within our center to be used for addressing the various environment-related problems and needs in the local community and broader regional area.
Student Summer Camp
The annual summer camp was hosted by the NASA MIRO CAMEE. During this week-long camp, participants learned about environmental science, engineering design, robotics, programming, and aviation through exciting team challenges and hands-on NASA activities. Participants also learned how environments are modified by extreme weather conditions and how scientists use advanced measurements and modelling technology to conduct research in these extreme environments. Additional summer camp/internship opportunities may also have been offered.
Teacher Workshop
The K–12 teacher workshop was hosted annually by the NASA MIRO CAMEE. During this 2-day workshop, educators had opportunities to deeply engage in STEM related topics that were geared towards NASA Mission Directorates and CAMEE research focus areas. Sessions included presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences with current technologies used in the field of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Aeronautics, and Modelling/Big Data by The University of Texas at San Antonio renowned experts.
