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CASE Senior Space School

Entrepreneurship for Young Leaders

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Entrepreneurship for Young Leaders

Students spend two weeks in Houston, San Francisco and Silicon Valley with incredible access to NASA and innovative technology organisations. Touring NASA, cutting-edge space and tech start-ups organisations inspire their innovative futures. Engaging directly with NASA experts, students manage their own space mission, and apply project management and entrepreneurship skills in an exciting innovation incubator. 

An immersive, experiential program that hones individual leadership, entrepreneurialism, project management and communication skills, while building personal skills and lifelong friendships.

Program Framework

 

Built on the foundation of the Seven Survival Skills, the program offers three key pillars of activities including NASA Immersion, Space Entrepreneurship and Personal Development.

CASE Senior Space School aims to deliver students a once in a lifetime, best STEAM experience, at the most inspiring organisation NASA. Returning from the expedition, students are more focused, inquisitive and motivated to pursue their future studies and careers.

Entrepreneurship for Young Leaders

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International Academic Credentials

CASE Space School is accredited and approved in the USA as an Honors Level College Preparatory course

 

CASE Space School Programs are academically accredited and approved in the USA as recognised Honors Level College Preparatory courses. University of California (UC) approval demonstrates these courses are of high academic standard to prepare students for university-level studies. It ensures that CASE Space School graduates are identified by leading universities as high achieving, university-ready students.

In the competitive landscape of university applications both domestically and internationally, students who complete CASE Space School Programs will differentiate themselves from other applicants. All graduates of CASE Space School are eligible to receive a 5.0GPA academic transcript upon the completion of the program. The registration fee covers ongoing access to the transcript through a secure portal giving students a distinct advantage when applying to universities and jobs.

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Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award is a youth development program that empowers young people to explore their potential and learn important life skills. As an established provider of International Study Programs, Actura is proud to offer CASE Space School as a way for participants to complete sections of their Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.

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Immersive Activities

 
Stage I – Analysis
 

Students will be immersed deep inside NASA and Silicon Valley locations to experience the technology of the past, present, and future. They’ll tour cutting-edge space facilities and engage with experts to gain inspiration from industry leaders. This stage exposes students to the dynamic space industry to see the latest technology and development in action. 

Stage II – Synthesis
 

Consulting with NASA experts and educators, students are responsible for the US$600 million mission to Mars. Teams will allocate resources to build and launch a rocket, design a water filtration system, build a heat-shield, construct and compete against other teams with their robotic rover, and finally design and build a habitat capable of sustaining life. They will participate in simulated space missions to take on the challenges that may be encountered. Stage Two grows teamwork, communication and crisis management skills in an exciting fast-paced adventure.

Stage III – Thesis
 

CASE ChallengeX, modelled on the global X-Prize that has led to many technological innovations, sees student teams solving real world, space-related problems in this realistic innovation incubator. Students must put their entrepreneurialism into action; working as a team to competitively pitch their proposal to a panel comprised of engineers and scientists from the space industry. CASE ChallengeX fosters critical thinking and problem solving, effective oral communication, and project management skills in a highly competitive environment.

Inspirational Speakers

 

An unforgettable experience awaits all CASE Senior Space School students. During personalised presentations and special events, students hear directly from guest speakers including astronauts, NASA scientists, engineers and CASE Special Adviser Ms Nicole Stott.

mPOWER Personal Development

Each morning students engage in mPOWER modules aimed to provide principles and guidance for their future endeavours. As part of the mPOWER module, the Seven Success Principles inspire passion, fostering the right attitude for success in life. Based on Tony Wagner’s Seven Survival Skills, students will explore each of these principles during their time at CASE Senior Space School.

 

Seven Success Principles:

  1. Curiosity – nurture the urge to explore
  2. Entrepreneurialism – dream without limitations
  3. Problem solving – prepare and persevere
  4. Collaboration –  a common goal and passion
  5. Agility – ready for any opportunity
  6. Communication – articulate your dream
  7. Dream Big and Commit to it

CASE Senior Space School Program

Location: Houston, TX, San Francisco and Silicon Valley CA, USA
Duration: 14 Days
Open to Students: 15 years old and above in Years 11, 12 & 13
Dates: During New Zealand school term breaks

Program Schedule*

Testimonials

Parent Testimonials

Student Testimonials

Participating Schools

Cooperative Program Partners

CASE Senior Space School

CASE Senior Space School

Entrepreneurship for Young Leaders

MORE INFORMATION LINKS

Entrepreneurship for Young Leaders

 

Students spend two weeks in Houston, San Francisco and Silicon Valley with incredible access to NASA and innovative technology organisations. Touring NASA, cutting-edge space and tech start-ups organisations inspire their innovative futures. Engaging directly with NASA experts, students manage their own space mission, and apply project management and entrepreneurship skills in an exciting innovation incubator.

An immersive, experiential program that hones individual leadership, entrepreneurialism, project management and communication skills, while building personal skills and lifelong friendships.

Program Framework

 

Built on the foundation of the Seven Survival Skills, the program offers three key pillars of activities including NASA Immersion, Space Entrepreneurship and Personal Development.

CASE Senior Space School aims to deliver students a once in a lifetime, best STEAM experience, at the most inspiring organisation NASA. Returning from the expedition, students are more focused, inquisitive and motivated to pursue their future studies and careers.

Entrepreneurship for Young Leaders

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International Academic Credentials

 
CASE Space School is accredited and approved in the USA as an Honors Level College Preparatory course
 

CASE Space School Programs are academically accredited and approved in the USA as recognised Honors Level College Preparatory courses. University of California (UC) approval demonstrates these courses are of high academic standard to prepare students for university-level studies. It ensures that CASE Space School graduates are identified by leading universities as high achieving, university-ready students.

In the competitive landscape of university applications both domestically and internationally, students who complete CASE Space School Programs will differentiate themselves from other applicants. All graduates of CASE Space School are eligible to receive a 5.0GPA academic transcript upon the completion of the program. The registration fee covers ongoing access to the transcript through a secure portal giving students a distinct advantage when applying to universities and jobs.

Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award is a youth development program that empowers young people to explore their potential and learn important life skills. As an established provider of International Study Programs, Actura is proud to offer CASE Space School as a way for participants to complete sections of their Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.

Immersive Activities

 

Stage I – Analysis

 

Students will be immersed deep inside NASA and Silicon Valley locations to experience the technology of the past, present, and future. They’ll tour cutting-edge space facilities and engage with experts to gain inspiration from industry leaders. This stage exposes students to the dynamic space industry to see the latest technology and development in action. 

Stage II – Synthesis

 

Consulting with NASA experts and educators, students are responsible for the US$600 million mission to Mars. Teams will allocate resources to build and launch a rocket, design a water filtration system, build a heat-shield, construct and compete against other teams with their robotic rover, and finally design and build a habitat capable of sustaining life. They will participate in simulated space missions to take on the challenges that may be encountered. Stage Two grows teamwork, communication and crisis management skills in an exciting fast-paced adventure.

Stage III – Thesis

 

CASE ChallengeX, modelled on the global X-Prize that has led to many technological innovations, sees student teams solving real world, space-related problems in this realistic innovation incubator. Students must put their entrepreneurialism into action; working as a team to competitively pitch their proposal to a panel comprised of engineers and scientists from the space industry. CASE ChallengeX fosters critical thinking and problem solving, effective oral communication, and project management skills in a highly competitive environment.

Inspirational Speakers

 

An unforgettable experience awaits all CASE Senior Space School students. During personalized presentations and special events, students hear directly from guest speakers including astronauts, NASA scientists, engineers and CASE Special Adviser Ms Nicole Stott.

mPOWER Personal Development


Each morning students engage in mPOWER modules aimed to provide principles and guidance for their future endeavours. As part of the mPOWER module, the Seven Success Principles inspire passion, fostering the right attitude for success in life. Based on Tony Wagner’s Seven Survival Skills, students will explore each of these principles during their time at CASE Senior Space School.

Seven Success Principles:

  1. Curiosity – nurture the urge to explore
  2. Entrepreneurialism – dream without limitations
  3. Problem solving – prepare and persevere
  4. Collaboration –  a common goal and passion
  5. Agility – ready for any opportunity
  6. Communication – articulate your dream
  7. Dream Big and Commit to it

CASE Senior Space School Program

 

Location: Houston, TX, San Francisco and Silicon Valley CA, USA
Duration: 14 Days
Open to Students: 15 years old and above in Years 11, 12 & 13
Dates: During New Zealand school term breaks

Program Schedule

Testimonials

Parent Testimonials

Student Testimonials

Participating Schools

 

Cooperative Program Partners