NASA Student Ambassadors Virtual Community (NSAVC) Witnessed the Final Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis


Caption: Student Participants in the STS-135 ?Pre-Launch Education Un-Conference

On the historic occasion of the final mission of the United States Space Shuttle program, sixteen NASA Student Ambassadors participated in the STS-135 Pre-Launch Education Un-Conference. Participating ambassadors shared common interests in NASA’s mission and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). They assisted select facilitators during the Un-Conference and afterward witnessed the final launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center on July 8, 2011.

The NASA Student Ambassadors interacted with NASA engineers and technicians working in the areas of aeronautics, space exploration, robotics and technology. They also learned, share information and networked with other students and specialists working in their own areas of interests. In particular, they expressed how excited they were to meet former NASA Astronaut (STS-122 and STS-129), Associate Administrator Leland Melvin and former NASA Astronaut (STS-117), Richard R. Arnold, II. Participation in this once-in-a-lifetime event will certainly play an important role in their academic pursuits, career development, and future STEM aspirations.

In addition, it’s that time of year again! The 2012 Call for Nominations for Cohort IV is seeking NASA Student Ambassadors to serve as “inspirers and motivators” to communicate the NASA story within the STEM community. For detailed information, please send an email to Fawn.Stanton@nasa.gov