Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars (ISAS) is a competitive program that allows high school juniors to take an engaging online NASA-developed course on Space Exploration through Idaho Digital Learning that teaches a broad range of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills aligned with Idaho Content Standards.
ISAS Coursework
This graded course consists of eight online units and a semester project allowing students to build their knowledge of space exploration and its relationship to Idaho STEM. Master educators will work with students online throughout the course. Based on their performance in this course, students will be invited to participate in a week-long summer academy at Boise State University. Students may receive one science credit for successful completion of the course. In addition students can register for dual credit with BSU to receive 2 credits for ENGR115: Idaho Aerospace Scholars course. Each credit cost $75 per credit. The IDLA class will begin January 13, 2025. Finals will be the week of May 5, 2025.
ISAS Summer Academy
ISAS Summer Academy is offered to select students. At the residential Summer Academy, students will be exposed to STEM mentors and master educators at Boise State University. They will undertake a mentored team simulated human mission to Mars and will be immersed in hands-on Idaho STEM activities.
Become an Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholar!
Applications are not open at this time. If you are the parent or guardian of a student that will be a junior during the 2024-25 school year and would like to receive an email when the application opens, sign up for email updates below.
Interested in being a mentor?
Are you interested in being a mentor for the ISAS program? Academies take place in July. If you are interested please feel out this form and we will send you an application when they post. You MUST be an Idaho citizen to be a mentor for this program.
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