Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Jan 2001
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Fourth Annual HEDS-UP Forum, held 3-5 May, 2001 at the Lunar and Planetary Institute. Edited by Kathleen M. Johnson. Houston,
Mathematics
Logic
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Space Exploration, Conferences, Mars Exploration, Spacecraft Propulsion, Manned Mars Missions, Mars Missions, Students, Project Management, Technology Utilization
Scientific paper
The HEDS-UP (Human Exploration and Development of Space-University Partners) program was instituted to build new relationships between university, faculty, students, and NASA in support of the Human Exploration and Development of Space. The program has provided a mechanism for university students to explore problems of interest to NASA through student engineering design projects, led by a university professor or mentor, and aided by the HEDS-UP staff. HEDS-UP program management advised teams on the selection of projects that were aligned with the goals of the HEDS strategic enterprise, and provided contacts with NASA and industry professionals who served as mentors. Students became acquainted with objectives, strategies, development issues, and technological characteristics of space exploration programs. In doing so, they prepared themselves for future engineering challenges, often discovering that the program was on their critical path to professional advancement. Many of the ideas were innovative and of interest to NASA. Industry benefitted from HEDS-UP as a mechanism to converge with talented students about to enter the work force. In addition, universities became more involved in the teaching of space exploration, and students were encouraged and mentored as they included education outreach as an element in their work. This in turn highlighted their performance to others and universities in their communities.
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