best practices for space education at aem
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Best practices for space education at AEM
Carlos Duarte
Head of EducationAEM
Presentation to ISEB
Jerusalem, IsraelOctober 13, 2015
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Space education at AEMMission– Develop world class human capital in the space field to
transform Mexico into a space power in the long term (Vision 2030)
– Foster public engagement in space, and spread space science and technology among the Mexican population, specially kids
– Support Mexican Government entities in the use of space science and technology
Coordinación General de Capital Humano 2
Vision
Become a world reference in space educational content in Spanish
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Best practicesProject based learningExtensive use of ICTsTrain the trainer: focus on training professorsFoster partnerships and colaborationPromote work/study internships with international partners
Best practicesFoster innovation and creativity through contestsUse of open source tools, open data and standards
GMAT, LandSatUse of NASA´s systems engineering approachReduce labor costs through the use of interns
Educational topics• Water rockets• Space systems engineering• Small satellites: CubeSats,
CanSats• Remote sensing and
geoinformation tools• Social applications of space
AEM educational tools • Electronic magazine• Outreach webchannel• Educational portal• Educational contests•World Space Week
Electronic magazine www.haciaelespacio.org
Outreach web channelwww.ustream.tv/channel/hacia-el-espacio
Educational portalwww.educacionespacial.aem.gob.mx
Educational Contests
Mexican junior high school students from the State of Tlaxcalathat won the 2015 Mars Trekker contest at NASA JSC
World space week, MéxicoOctober 4-10More than 180 venues all over MexicoMore than 800 activities
WorkshopsTalksArt eventsContests
Conclusions
• AEM will continue striving to develop human capital in space science and technology
• International cooperation is a key factor
• Participation in ISEB is crucial for its success
Many thanks to our #SpaceEducation team
Mario ArreolaCésar BrindisAna EspinosaIsaí Fajardo
Octavio GarcíaAmanda Gómez
Eduardo GonzálezRodrigo Pérez
Blanca Rebollar
