Singapore students to learn about AI, robotics at US Space Camp. Educator joins as Mission Team member.
 |
| 8 Singaporean teens, 1 educator chosen for hands-on astronaut training in US. Image: Endeavour |
Eight Singaporean high school students and an educator were named as the Astronaut Al Worden Endeavour Scholarship’s “Mission Team #18” and “Mission Team #19,” the southeast Asian nation’s third and fourth recipients of an all-expenses paid week-long, hands-on astronaut training experience this July at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Space Camp in Huntsville, AL.
The students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, including simulations of space missions, learning about the latest advancements in AI and robotics, and working with mentors from the space industry.
“This is an incredible opportunity for our students to learn about space exploration and the important role that AI is playing in the future of space travel,” said Tan Hoe Teck, the educator who was selected to join the program.
The Endeavour Scholarship is a program that was founded in 2020 in honor of astronaut Al Worden. The program aims to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM fields.
“We are excited to welcome these students to Space Camp and give them the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be an astronaut,” said Keith Moore, the executive director of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.
The students will be joined by students from other countries, including China, India, and Japan.
“This is a great opportunity for students from around the world to come together and learn about space exploration,” said Moore.