Designing the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) On Campus as an Innovative Virtual Situated Learning Simulation

• In Event: LED- Perspectives on Motivation (h)

Short Description

The NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) On Campus opportunity brings together community college students and faculty with their unique local STEM industries, NASA STEM professionals, and authentic NASA challenges. The 2021 Virtual NCAS On Campus used authentic situated learning to increase students’ self-efficacy in STEM careers, intent to transfer, and STEM identity; awareness of NASA careers; content knowledge; and satisfaction with the simulation. The team will share design successes, lessons learned, and project evaluation.

Authors

• Presenter: Susan Stansberry, Oklahoma State University

• Presenter: Penny Thompson, Oklahoma State University

• Presenter: Karen Wilson, Oklahoma State University

• Contributor: Karen Whitfield, Oklahoma State University

• Contributor: Vicki Smith, Oklahoma State University

• Presenter: Melodee Sweeney, Oklahoma State University

• Contributor: Mikel Tinich, Oklahoma State University