2024 Space Entrepreneur Summer Academy (SESA) Application Form
The 2024 Space Entrepreneur Summer Academy (SESA) is a program for high school students hosted by Expanding Frontiers, a non-profit organization that provides novel educational experiences and hands-on training for students, veterans, and aspiring entrepreneurs that will create and accelerate the growth of an innovation ecosystem in Brownsville, Texas with emphasis on space and energy technologies.

The summer academy has two components: space exploration and entrepreneurial opportunities in NewSpace. We will learn from lectures and discussions with NASA experts, retired NASA engineers, thought leaders of NewSpace, SESA alumni who are now professionals, and business people from across the nation who are exploring the possibilities of NewSpace. You’ll participate in a variety of hands-on activities and industry simulating projects. The academy will culminate with your NewSpace Company business pitch to NewSpace experts.

The academy will be a packed three weeks of learning, sharing, and fun as we progress through the activities and network with a community of people interested in space exploration technologies that will transform our region and the future of all humanity. Come ready to learn and have fun discovering all about NewSpace.

Apply here to be a part of the Space Entrepreneur Summer Academy (SESA) and acquire skills that will prepare you to participate in your own space business adventure and make you stand out amongst your peers in college applications!

This years Space Entrepreneur Summer Academy will be having an integration with a NASA Tech Trek Program. There will be specific events to attend during this years SESA. A Schedule will be provided when you sign up.

Academy Sessions Dates: July 9th- July 29,2024

Daily Meeting Times: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  (Monday -Friday)
                                 
Daily Meetings Location: 
Expanding Frontiers headquarters located at 495 Amelia Earhart Drive, Suite A in the historic Pan Am building, Brownsville TX 78521.  

Participants are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the Pan Am Building each day.  Free parking is available.

For more information visit us at: www.ExpandingFrontiers.org/SESA
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Parent/Guardian's Name
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Parent/Guardian's Phone Number *
Parent/Guardian's Email *
Student First Name *
Student Last Name *
What city are you from? *
Are you the child of a U.S veteran? *
High School Name
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What will be your grade level at the beginning of August 2024? *
Have you ever participated in a Space Settlement Design Tournament (SSDT) before? *
Have you participated in a Space Entrepreneur Summer Academy (SESA) before? *
What are your skill-sets?(Research, Software, Office, Public speaking, etc.) *Please check all that apply. *
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What field are you interested in pursuing? *
Please provide the name of a Teacher or Counselor that we can get into contact with for a reference. *
Please provide the email address of the Teacher or Counselor named above. *
For the Teacher named above, what subject do they teach?
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How did you hear about this program? If someone recommended you, add their name in the 'Other' option. *
Would you like to be considered for scholarship for the academy? *
Are you a first generation student?
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What is your gender?
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What is your ethnicity?
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Are you signing up from the NASA Tech Trek Mailing List? *
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