The Ad Astra Academy empowers under-resourced students to pursue education through the inspirational power of earth and space science. Over five months in 2019, a team of scientists and educators will work with local partners in Rio de Janeiro to offer hands-on, project-based lessons on the scientific method, conservation, astrobiology, and space exploration. Students will visit local ecosystems and Skype with NASA’s mission control to acquire never-before-seen images of Mars. A community event will inspire learning beyond the classroom and strategy sessions will provide students with personalized next steps to pursue STEM careers.
