Gus Bus NASA Challenge Program

Description

the JMU Institute for the Innovation in Health and Human Services Gus Bus Program collaborated with NASA to bring high-quality science, technology, engineering and math experiences to Stone Spring Elementary School students. Students participate in programming that is jointly developed and delivered by Gus Bus and NASA as part of a collaborative program with the U.S. Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers. For example, Monica Guzlik, a mechanical engineer with the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, skyped with a group of third through fifth graders at Stone Spring to discuss her journey becoming an engineer.

Web Presence

http://www.dnronline.com/news/harrisonburg/stone-spring-students-skype-with-nasa-engineer/article_da55dd43-b6c7-532b-b2c3-ee955344b590.html

Involvement

Involves Staff, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

Harrisonburg/Local/VA

Date

2018-2019 School Year

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Existing Center/Institute/Program

yes

Type of Partner

Public schools PK-12; Federal Agency; Nonprofit Agency

Primary Focus of Program

Children/Youth, and Family

Zip Code/Location

22801

Community Partner Name

NASA, Stone Spring Elementary, Department of Education

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Program

On/Off campus

Off campus