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AST 101 Applications

Application for AST 101 and the Advanced PoSSUM Academy

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Date of Birth*
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Are you a graduate from an accredited university with at least a B.S. degree?*
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Please list your Academic Degrees, Date of Graduation, and GPA:
Please describe your interests or experience with technologies, research, or educational methods related to human space flight.
Please describe your interests or experience with technologies, research, or educational methods related to atmospheric sciences or aeronomy.
Please describe your interests or experience with technologies, research, or educational methods related to remote sensing or camera system use
Please describe any experience you may have with education or science communication.
We emphasize international collaboration and a philosophy of 'Space for All'. What does this mean to you?

Which program are you applying for?*
Note: A Bachelors Degree or higher is required for acceptance into AST 101. A college degree is not required for acceptance into the Advanced PoSSUM Academy.
- AST 101 Fundamentals of Astronautics (Graduates and professionals in a STEM field)
- AST 101 Fundamentals of Astronautics Advanced PoSSUM Academy (Undergrads and non-STEM professionals)
Age*
Height (in inches, 1m = 39.37 inches)*
Please enter a number from 1 to 100.
Weight (in lbs, 1kg = 2.2. lbs)*
Please enter a number from 1 to 300.
Check if you hold the following credentials:
- Pilot’s License
- Scuba Certification
- FAA Class III Medical
Parent's Email Address
If you are under the age of 18, please provide an email address for a parent or a legal guardian.
What IIAS research concentration interests you the most?*
- Aeronomy
- Bioastronautics – IVA Space Suit Evaluation
- Bioastronautics – EVA Space Suit Evaluation
- Space Flight Operations
- Flight Test Engineering
Are you interested in registering for any IIAS courses this semester in addition to AST 101? The following courses have no prerequisites.
- AER 101 – Suborbital Space Environment
- AST 102 – Fundamentals of Microgravity Science
- BIO 101 – Space Flight Physiology
- BIO 102 – Space Life Sciences
- FTE 101 – Fundamentals of Flight Test Engineering
- EDU 101 – Citizen-Science Research Methods
- EVA 101 – Life Support Systems
- EVA 102 – Space Medicine
- EVA 103 – Planetary Field Geology and EVA Tool Development
- OPS 101 – System Engineering for Human Space Missions
- OPS 102 – Spacecraft Egress and Rescue Operations
- OPS 103 – Space Robotics
- OPS 104 – Orbital Mechanics and Mission Simulation
Why are you applying to be a member of IIAS?
If you could lead any new research investigation, educational program, prototype technology, or STEM outreach venture to IIAS, what might that look like?

AST 101 is held each Spring and Fall at Florida Tech in Melbourne, FL. Notices of acceptance for the Spring course will be sent out no later than February 15th. Notices of acceptance for the Fall course will be sent out no later than August 15th. A 25% deposit is due 30 days prior to the course start date and is non-refundable after this date. Deposit funds are refundable, minus a $75 processing fee, prior to this date. Payment instructions will accompany the acceptance letter.

Advanced PoSSUM Academy Applicants must be at least 17 years of age at time the program starts and posses an FAA Class III Flight Physical. Students should not be prone to claustrophobia and some SCUBA experience is recommended. Students under the age of 18 will need a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian.

Upon successful completion of AST 101, students will be invited to enroll in IIAS graduate certificate programs.
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions*
By selecting this checkbox, I accept all terms and conditions. I also acknowledge that the information within my application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
- I accept the terms and conditions

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