Arizona State University (ASU) is leading the way in creating accessible opportunities for students to participate in the field of space exploration. Under the guidance of Eric Stribling, a member of the Interplanetary Initiative, the university is breaking traditional academic boundaries in order to provide students from diverse disciplines with a gateway into space.
ASU’s commitment to fostering student engagement is evident in a collaborative effort supported by the Interplanetary Initiative, the School of Earth and Space Exploration, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, and Barrett, The Honors College. Through this collaboration, Sadie Cullings and Noelle Geddis, two ASU students, were able to embark on an extraordinary seven-day program called “Rock On!” hosted by NASA at their Wallops Flight Facility.
The “Rock On!” program is designed to empower students by equipping them with the necessary skills to design experiments for suborbital space flights. This program perfectly aligns with ASU’s mission of inclusive education and provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real-world space exploration setting.
Through the combined efforts of ASU and its supporting institutions, these students were able to realize their dreams of participating in space-related activities. This initiative highlights the university’s commitment to creating accessible pathways for students and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of space exploration.
ASU continues to prioritize student engagement and remains at the forefront of innovative education, offering diverse disciplines a chance to enter the exciting realm of space exploration.
