{"id":649,"date":"2023-10-09T18:18:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T18:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vsgc.odu.edu\/mainisite-redesign\/?page_id=649"},"modified":"2023-12-21T14:32:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T14:32:39","slug":"virginia-earth-systems-science-scholars-vesss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vsgc.odu.edu\/redesign\/virginia-earth-systems-science-scholars-vesss\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Earth Systems Science Scholars (VESSS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"649\" class=\"elementor elementor-649\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-85a051f elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"85a051f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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aria-expanded=\"false\">Students<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2044\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2044\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Educators<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2045\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2045\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Sponsors<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2041\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Home<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2041\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2041\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) program, offered by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, is an interactive online STEM learning experience for Virginia high school juniors and seniors, which engages students in NASA\u2019s satellite missions designed to improve understanding of our own planet\u2019s complex systems through the power of remote sensing.<\/p><p>Students selected to participate are immersed in NASA-related research and satellite mission design through interaction with NASA scientists, engineers, and technologists. Successful completion of the course is highlighted by a seven-day residential summer academy at NASA&#8217;s Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. Students can earn up to five FREE, transferable, dual-enrolled college credits through Virginia Peninsula Community College.<\/p><p>VESSS received the prestigious 2019\u00a0<i>Programs That Work<\/i>\u00a0<i>Award<\/i> from the Virginia Mathematics &amp; Science Coalition. The award recognizes exemplary science and integrated STEM programs for which there is evidence of a positive impact on student learning.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The program is a partnership between the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/vsgc.odu.edu\/\">Virginia Space Grant Consortium, <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/langley\">NASA Langley Research Center<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginia.gov\/\">Commonwealth of Virginia<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/tncc.edu\/\">Virginia Peninsula Community College<\/a>\u00a0is partnering to provide up to five free dual enrollment transferable college credits.<\/p><p>Funding for VESSS is provided by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginia.gov\/\">Commonwealth of Virginia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howmet.com\/\">Howmet Aerospace Foundation<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.same.org\/\">Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nianet.org\/\">National Institute of Aerospace (NIA)<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2042\" aria-expanded=\"false\">About<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2042\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2042\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Online Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-10\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>During the school year, scholars will complete seven modules and a capstone project. The modules begin in December and are due every two weeks. Based upon the content of each module, scholars will provide solutions to real-world questions, participate in discussion forums on current Earth science-related topics with other scholars and NASA scientists and engineers, and hone their technical writing skills.<\/p><\/div><p><strong>Summer Academy<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Upon successful completion of the online course, scholars who perform well in the course may be selected to attend a week-long summer academy at NASA&#8217;s Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, which will include:<\/p><p>\u25cf A team project in which students design a mission to explore the Earth Systems by launching a satellite.<br \/><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">\u25cf Tours of NASA Langley facilities<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">\u25cf Mentoring by NASA engineers, scientists, and technologists<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">\u25cf Briefings and seminars by special speakers, engineers, scientists, and other NASA experts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Scholars selected for the week-long academy at NASA Langley are provided transportation, housing, and meals during their stay.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2043\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Students<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2043\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2043\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Who Can Apply?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>High School Juniors and Seniors!<\/h3><p>Students from across Virginia are selected to participate through a competitive application process. In order to qualify for participation, students must:<\/p><p>\u25cf Be a Virginia resident\u00a0<br \/>\u25cf Be a junior or senior in high school<br \/>\u25cf Have a minimum GPA of 2.7<br \/>\u25cf Have access to the Internet (home, school, public library)<br \/>\u25cf Have an email address<br \/>\u25cf Have an interest in science, technology, engineering, or math<br \/>\u25cf Be a U.S. citizen to attend the summer academy at NASA Langley Research Center<br \/>\u25cf Students who complete the online course will undergo a competitive selection process for an invitation to the summer academy<br \/><em>*Permanent residents may apply for the course; however, NASA security restrictions typically preclude non-citizen participation in the summer academies.<\/em><\/p><div><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To apply, students complete an\u00a0online application\u00a0and provide a teacher\u00a0recommendation and a school counselor letter confirming the student\u00a0attends a Virginia high school, is in the 11th or 12th grade, and has at least a 2.7 GPA.<\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1.07,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:8}\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Once submitted, applicants receive an email confirmation, and the specified\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">individuals receive email instructions to submit the letter of recommendation\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">and a school counselor letter on the applicant\u2019s behalf. Applicants should\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">inform those individuals they will receive an email from\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">applications@spacegrant.org. All letters must be submitted via the online\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">application system. Letters submitted in any other manner will not be\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">accepted. It is the applicant\u2019s responsibility to follow up to ensure the <\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">recommendation is submitted electronically by the deadline. The applicant\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">will receive an email notification when this letter is submitted.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2044\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Educators<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2044\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2044\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Calling all High School STEM Teachers!<\/h3><h3>We are looking for teachers with the following experience:<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>\u2022 Holds a current teaching license in a STEM subject for Virginia secondary school<br \/>\u2022 Formal education experience teaching earth science, aviation, and\/or integrative STEM education, preferred<br \/>\u2022 Ability to attend mandatory Master Teacher Training\u00a0<br \/>\u2022 Moodle coursework\/programming a plus<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Facilitation of Online Coursework<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Each master teacher will facilitate the VESSS online coursework for approximately 30-35 scholars in preparation for the potential participation in the summer academies at NASA\u2019s Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The purpose of the VESSS program is to provide online coursework for scholars to acquire knowledge of NASA, Earth systems, and key STEM skills. The top performing scholars from across Virginia who successfully complete the coursework will attend a seven-day, residential program in which they will undertake a teamed-Earth science mission design project at Langley. Master teachers for the online course must attend at least one week during the summer academies.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Master Teacher Stipend<\/h3><p><b>$<\/b><strong>2000<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>for online course content grading and forum participation\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<br \/><\/strong><strong>$2000 for summer academy<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Responsibilities<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>\u2022 Grade modules submitted by the scholars and the final project promptly using prescribed performance rubrics. Online course module assignments that the students complete are due every two weeks.<br \/>\u2022 Provide personalized and timely feedback (within one week of submission) of assignments using the Moodle online coursework management website. Input grades into the system. Include comments regarding exemplary work and areas that need improvement. Provide examples of how work could be improved.<br \/>\u2022 Monitor scholars\u2019 performance, quality of assignments, online posts, and replies within the discussion forums. Contact students individually as needed. Send VSGC copies of correspondence via email if concerns arise.<br \/>\u2022 Ensure online discussions are appropriate and topic-relevant. Address students individually through email if a breach of online etiquette occurs. Send VSGC copies of such correspondence via email.<br \/>\u2022 Maintain performance data and tracking of student performance using the online system. Alert VSGC of students who are falling behind on assignments and note the follow-up taken.<br \/>\u2022 Correspond with VESSS scholars and NASA mentors through online discussion forums, synchronous chat sessions, and email through the Moodle site.<br \/>\u2022 Complete Post-Course evaluation surveys<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>VESSS Coursework Training<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>A mandatory virtual training session will be held.\u00a0 You will be sent further instructions prior to training.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Application Deadline: October 15<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Teachers are required to submit an online application by the October 15th deadline.\u00a0Once you have submitted the online application, you will receive an email confirming the submission.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><h3>Letters of Recommendation<\/h3><p>Two letters of recommendation must be provided by a current or former supervisor, department chair, school administrator, or someone who can attest to the applicant\u2019s professional qualifications. Once the applicant has submitted their application, the system will email the specified individuals instructions on how to submit their online letters of recommendation. Inform them that they will be receiving an email from\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:applications@spacegrant.org\">applications@spacegrant.org<\/a>\u00a0with these instructions.<\/p><p>All letters of recommendation must be submitted via the online application system. Letters of recommendation submitted in any other manner will not be accepted.<\/p><p><strong>Important Note:<\/strong>\u00a0It is the responsibility of the applicant to follow up with the people who are providing letters of recommendation to ensure the recommendations are submitted electronically by the deadline. 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