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May 15, 2009: Deadline To Apply
June 22, 2009: Program begins

What are people saying about the AstroScience Workshop?

"When I was in high school, I had a thirst for more science, more than high school could offer me, and I was lucky enough to be selected into the Adler Planetarium's Astro-Science Workshop... I think it was on that platform that I got here at the Adler that allowed me to go to college and graduate school and become a professional astronomer."

John Grunsfeld, PhD, ASW '76
NASA Astronaut

Wish Dr. Grunsfeld well on his next trip to space this May on STS-125, as EVA Lead on the final repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope!

Program Overview

Join us to...

Build and launch scientific instruments to the edge of space on high-altitude balloons
Meet and learn from some of the finest astronomers and scientists worldwide
Develop friendships with other Chicago-area high school students
Have a chance to receive up to $2000 in college scholarships.

The Astro-Science Workshop (ASW) is a challenging program for high school students in the Chicago area who have demonstrated exceptional interest and aptitude in science.

Build your own spacecraft! As a student in ASW, you will construct, launch, track and recover your own experiments on board a high-altitude balloon - up to around 20 miles above the Earth! Along the way, you will learn astronomy, physics, atmospheric science, and electronics in a hands-on setting, as well as participate in guest lectures from noted astronomers and scientists.

ASW 2009 will meet for three weeks, from Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., June 22 - July 10 (excluding July 3).

ASW UPDATES

Admissions are open! Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2009.


	Home About ASW Program How to Apply Alumni Contact	Home UPCOMING EVENTS May 15, 2009: Deadline To Apply June 22, 2009: Program begins What are people saying about the AstroScience Workshop? "When I was in high school, I had a thirst for more science, more than high school could offer me, and I was lucky enough to be selected into the Adler Planetarium's Astro-Science Workshop... I think it was on that platform that I got here at the Adler that allowed me to go to college and graduate school and become a professional astronomer." John Grunsfeld, PhD, ASW '76 NASA Astronaut Wish Dr. Grunsfeld well on his next trip to space this May on STS-125, as EVA Lead on the final repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope! Program Overview Join us to... Build and launch scientific instruments to the edge of space on high-altitude balloons Meet and learn from some of the finest astronomers and scientists worldwide Develop friendships with other Chicago-area high school students Have a chance to receive up to $2000 in college scholarships. The Astro-Science Workshop (ASW) is a challenging program for high school students in the Chicago area who have demonstrated exceptional interest and aptitude in science. Build your own spacecraft! As a student in ASW, you will construct, launch, track and recover your own experiments on board a high-altitude balloon - up to around 20 miles above the Earth! Along the way, you will learn astronomy, physics, atmospheric science, and electronics in a hands-on setting, as well as participate in guest lectures from noted astronomers and scientists. ASW 2009 will meet for three weeks, from Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., June 22 - July 10 (excluding July 3). ASW UPDATES Admissions are open! Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2009.