Through intense two week institutes, participant teachers track weather satellites and capture live images of earth transmitted from space. Satellite pictures can then be displayed, analyzed and enhanced on personal computers. The program provides an opportunity to enhance teacher knowledge and application of the space sciences and engineering.
Scholarships range from partial to full tuition, depending upon program implementation costs.
Some programs include stipends and paid expenses for participants. The Center supports various inservice training activities in mathematics, science, mathematics education, and science education. These include semester courses, one day workshops, seminars, lecture series and conferences to fit the needs of teachers and school systems. The Programs include a series of classes emphasizing activity-based cooperative learning. The program helps parents integrate classroom learning with everyday experiences and can serve as an excellent community outreach activity for schools.