As NASA’s Educator Astronaut Program (EAP) approaches
the April 30, 2003, application deadline, representatives are
available to assist applicants with queries about the status
of application materials and the EAP selection process.
Applicants may call toll free, 1-877/332-7876, between 10
a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT for assistance. If an EAP representative
is not available, applicants may leave a message and the call
will be returned. Questions may also be submitted by email
to: edspace@nasa.gov.
To check the status of applications on the Internet, visit:
Click on “Applicant Services” and then “Profile Page.”
Applicants should log in using their user ID and password. If
an applicant does not have a user ID or password, click the
appropriate link to obtain information, or call the toll free
number for assistance.
NASA has received more than 1100 EAP applications. The EAP is
an out-of-this-world opportunity for teachers to become
permanent members of the NASA Astronaut Corps.
Educators with science, technology, engineering or
mathematics backgrounds still have the chance to join NASA’s
first Educator Astronaut class. Educator Astronauts will
serve as Mission Specialists, trained to perform spacewalks,
operate the Space Shuttle’s robotic arm, and lead research
experiments. Educator Astronauts will also share their
extraordinary experience with millions of students and
teachers.
To apply for the program or to nominate a teacher on the
Internet, visit:
To learn more about other NASA education activities on the
Internet, visit:
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