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Building for a Better World: Norfolk Students Bring STEM to Life with NASA Partnership
- Norfolk Technical Center students in Virginia partnered with NASA for a STEM project involving building weather instrument shelters for local schools.
- The shelters are used for collecting environmental data through standardized methods, contributing to a global citizen science database.
- When the original supplier couldn't meet demand, students took on the challenge of building 20 shelters funded by a STEM grant.
- Working under their instructor's guidance, students honed their skills, learned new techniques, and gained confidence in carpentry.
- Students took pride in their work, with one leading the design of louvers for proper air circulation in the shelters.
- The completed shelters were installed at Hampton City Schools, showcasing the students' craftsmanship and dedication.
- The students were later invited to NASA's Langley Research Center, where they learned about career opportunities in STEM fields.
- This project highlighted the importance of collaboration between regional partners and provided hands-on, meaningful STEM learning experiences.
- The initiative aimed at empowering students and educators, bridging technical education with science and connecting local classrooms to global research.
- Through this collaboration, students not only built tangible educational tools but also built pathways for future STEM careers and community engagement.
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