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University of California, San Diego
California Space Institute

Educational Goals and Objectives

K-12 Level

• Stimulate interest in the study of computers, engineering, science, and mathematics

• Develop curriculum that will utilize space technology to enhance liberal arts curriculums (e.g., history, geography, etc.)

• Involve a multi-disciplinary team of students and teachers

• Establish "School to Career" program involving high school students & mentors using a "hands-on" approach to learning (e.g. staffing & maintaining the MCC Gateway and school operations)

• Stimulate the sense of discovery through student designed space experiments