2012 Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars

The Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars, or VASTS, program is a free interactive online science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning experience highlighted by a seven-day residential summer academy at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. Students selected to participate are immersed in NASA-related research through interaction with scientists, engineers and technologists. Participating students earn up to four college credits.

The VASTS program is open to high school juniors throughout Virginia. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and have access to the internet.

The application deadline is Nov. 4, 2011.

For additional information on the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars program and to apply online, visit www.vasts.spacegrant.org.

Questions about this opportunity should be directed to info@vasts.spacegrant.org.