ISS RESEARCH LABThe International Space Station (ISS) Research Lab program is a yearlong program which provides high school students with the opportunity to work in a team setting to conceive, design, build, test, integrate, and qualify computer-controlled custom science experiments that are launched to the International Space Station. The experiments are active on the ISS for 30-days. Each experiment module contains a digital camera and student-programmed micro-controller. Participation fulfills the AMSE Research Project requirement for AMSE Honors students.
Pre-requisite: Completion of the VCJH Space Elective or after school program, VCHS ISS Space Program, or previous VCHS ISS Research Lab experience.
Duration: Yearlong
Days Per Week: 2
Meeting Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Fee: $1,250/year
Selection Process: Evaluation
Application Deadline: May 8, 2024GENERAL AMSE INFORMATIONThe majority of AMSE programs meet weekly and require a minimum of 2-5 hours of student commitment. Program fees for the ISS Research Lab will be billed after school begins in the fall and are non-refundable. Additional fees may be required for local field trips and overnight travel expenses.
Students applying to an AMSE Program must be a a high school AMSE Member or AMSE Honors participant. (You only need to apply to this once.) If you are not already an AMSE Member or AMSE Honors student, use this link to access the High School Member/Honors application after completing
this form.
SELECTION PROCESSThe demand for AMSE programs is high and the selection process varies between programs. While we strive to accommodate as many students as possible, placement is not guaranteed.
The ISS Research Lab Program Manager will review all student applications and may conduct interviews. Selection criteria will include a student's course schedule, previous program experience, and responses to the application questions.
Because this is a premiere AMSE program with high-level expectations, students who apply must be willing to make this program their first priority when scheduling any other extracurricular activities, including other AMSE, BEI, Athletics, or Conservatory programs.
