Open call for girls who want to learn about NASA through the program She is an astronaut

Several girls from Ecuador will be able to be part of the Ella es astronauta program promoted by the She Is foundation and with the support of Fundación Mujeres sin Límites, the Global Women Foundation (RAW) and UN Women.

This initiative seeks to positively impact the lives of girls in vulnerable conditions in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. This is through an educational program in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, which is complemented by a visit to the facilities that NASA has in Houston (Texas).

She’s an astronaut, a dream come true

Among the activities that the girls carry out during their trip are the creation of robots, virtual simulation, creation and takeoff of space rockets, as well as talks with astronauts, scientists, doctors and engineers from NASA.

In 2022, ten Ecuadorian girls were selected. Virtual education lasts four months.

Now She is announced the opening of registrations for the 2023 program, the registration phase extends until February 5. Registrations can be made in this link.

Among the requirements that must be met are:

• Be between 11 and 16 years old.
• Have a deep interest in STEAM areas.
• Be eligible to obtain passports.
• Receive academic training in a public institution.
• Have excellent academic performance.
• Family must be in situations of extreme poverty, moderate poverty or a condition of demonstrable vulnerability.
• Not be a relative in the first degree of consanguinity of a public official (police, military, members of the National or local Government).
• Have internet access to a technological tool with capacity for video, audio and microphone.
• Have time availability to meet classes and activities.
• Not having a physical or cognitive condition that prevents you from fulfilling the activities and the trip to NASA.
• Not having participated in any of the She is Astronaut Immersion or She is Virtual Astronaut program missions.
• Have a tutor or responsible adult who provides accompaniment during activities in virtual mode.
• Fill out the application form completely and truthfully.
• Sign the commitment letter and attach the requested documents. (YO)