The IAAS The International Association for Astronomical Studies
The International Association for Astronomical Studies Who Are We? A Brief History Measures of Program Success Collaborations With Other Organizations Student Teams Recruitment
Who Are We? A research team for students conducting actual scientific research in the Space Sciences fields. Not affiliated with nor controlled by any one educational institution, corporation or governmental agency. IAAS student research team members work in conjunction with them on various projects. A 501(c)3 Non-profit Organization Philosophy Science is a window into the universe. How can we as scientists keep this beautiful treasure to ourselves? The joy of research & investigation becomes even more exciting when shared with others & we all can look through the window & experience the joy of the wonders & mysteries before us.
A Brief History Founded in 1978 by Prof. Jim Moravec IAAS Students Have contributed to and assisted in the development of astronomy curricula for kindergarten students through adults. The IAAS students have developed numerous educational programs over its many years of existence. Are sought after as international speakers on the topics of youth astronomy research and scientific programs. Are actively recruited by post-secondary institutions of higher learning for undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs. Have been hired by US and international governmental agencies, as well as space science related corporations world wide as a direct result of their work with the IAAS.
Measures of Success Student Graduate Employers Governmental Agencies NASA, JPL, GSFC, NRAO, NOAA Other Governmental Agencies Higher Educational Institutions Harvard Smithsonian Astrophysical Institute Cambridge Astrophysical Institute Mayo Institute CalTech Private Corporations Ball Aerospace Lockheed Martin GE Aerospace Ford Aerospace Raytheon Aerospace Educational Degrees Earned Bachelors 90+% earned atleast a Bachelors Degree. Several students accepted & completed undergrad studies at US Service Academies. US Naval, US AFA, West Point, US CG, Merchant Marine Academy Advanced Degrees 60+% earned Advanced Degrees. 4 students earn Double Doctorate Degrees. 1 Student earned a Double Doctorate from Harvard. Over 1000 students have completed the program in the last 37 years.
Collaborations & Partnerships Research Projects NASA, JPL, GSFC, NRAO, NOAA Stanford Univ. Solar Center US Naval Observatory Harvard/Cambridge Astrophysical Institute Educational Program Development & Presentations State Park Services National Park Service School Districts across the World Governmental Agencies Community Organizations Museums & Research Institutions Institutions of Higher Learning Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life/Career Exploring
Student Teams Astronomy Observational Astronomy Radio Astronomy Archaeoastronomy Astronomy News Radio & Newsletter Aerospace Sciences Aerospace/Rocketry High Altitude Balloons Educational Program Development Star Carnivals Outreach Presentations Planetarium Programs Space Sciences Curricula Elementary, Middle, Secondary & Post Secondary School Programs Specialty Mission Support Teams Radio Communications Support Aviation/Maritime Support WebSite/Social Media Support Team
Recruitment Research Staff High school students entering the 9 th through 12 th grade interested in the space sciences. Recruitment of prospective 9 th grade students begins in Spring of their 8 th grade year. Notification of selection in May. Associate Program Students in Elementary & Middle School (Grades 5 th thru 8 th ). Can join at any time of the school year. Programs begin near the start of the school year.
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