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14 Phoenix College Students Participated in NASA Awareness Day at Estrella Mountain Community College

by: Christy Skeen

It was a day full of interaction with NASA astronauts, meteorite specialists, the Mars Education Director and a NASA engineer from the Johnson Space Center for a number of math and science students from across the Valley.

Fourteen Phoenix College students recently received hands-on training and education in a field like no other by attending NASA Awareness Day at Estrella Mountain Community College.

Thanks to Estrella Mountain Community College’s collaboration with NASA, students who are planning a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics received a unique opportunity, which provided a wealth of information about NASA’s programs and its professionals.

The eventful day had a lineup of phenomenal guest speakers from the NASA astronaut corps and the Mars Education project. Students also had an opportunity to take advantage of visual displays and hands-on activities, which focused on the Mission to the Moon, Mission to Mars and Space Shuttle Command.

Because Phoenix College is a Hispanic Serving Institution, funding was made available to send a number of students to this educational event.

"It was a great opportunity," said Danel Quintero, Student Services Specialist. "Our students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and learned so much in one day. We were extremely grateful to have this opportunity."