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Academic Initiative

2022 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts – Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) Competition

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
RASC-AL is managed by the National Institute of Aerospace on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

03/01/2022
https://rascal.nianet.org

Program Overview

Program Benefits

In FY22, 13-15 teams may be chosen to compete at the RASC-AL Forum in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Each team will receive a monetary award to facilitate full participation in the RASC-AL Forum. The teams with the top two winning papers will be invited to present their design projects to industry experts at a major aerospace conference, such as 2022 ASCEND (additional travel stipends provided).

Program Contact

rascal@nianet.org

Location

Southeast
United States
1100 Exploration Way, Hampton, VA 23666, USA

1100 Exploration Way, Hampton, VA 23666, USA

Type Of Program

Audience

Collegiate
Faculty
Graduate

Discipline(s)

Aerospace Engineering

History

Established

01/2002

Research, Roles & Responsibilities

Research Components

Funding to attend professional development sessions/coursework
Stipend/compensation

Identity & Inclusion

RASC-AL projects allow students to incorporate their coursework into real aerospace design concepts and work together in a team environment.
n/a

Diversity Groups (Social Identity)

N/A

Race/Ethnic Minority Group

African American/Black
Alaska Natives
Asian American
European American/White
Hispanic/Latino
Native American
Native Hawaiians
Other
Pacific Islander

Inclusionary Practices/Activities

Development Of Academic Sense Of Belongingness (E.G. Meetings With Doctoral Scholars, Peer Researchers, Exchanges At Academic Conferences)

Voice

Mentoring Components

Mentees Are Shown Academic Customs, Pitfalls, Departmental Politics And Taboos
Mentors Exchange Social Displays Of Scientific Knowledge And Practices
Mentors Provide Mentees With Access To Academic Resources
Mentors Provide Support With Academic Or Discipline Specific Knowledge Through Direct Teaching

Empowering Activities

Academic Recognition (I.E. Research Credibility, Prestige)
Feeder Pathways
Publication Opportunities

Expectation

Key Performance Indicators

n/a

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