Mission

 

The mission of the SCSU NASA PAIR Program is “To enhance undergraduate faculty teaching and student education across mathematics, science and engineering technology (MSET) disciplines by integrating the existing NASA research into space science at South Carolina State University into the MSET courses and curricula.  Faculty training, undergraduate research, and coursework development will be pursued through exposure to cutting-edge science and technology concepts, as well as introducing modern, innovative teaching techniques into the classroom and laboratory.”  

 

 

Objectives

 

• Integrate cutting-edge science and technology concepts, practices and teaching strategies into the MSET curriculum at SCSU.

• Increase the number of SCSU MSET graduates who have been competitively trained, have discipline-related work experience and who will attain advanced degrees in fields of interest to NASA.

• Foster cross-departmental collaborative research and curriculum activities among students and faculty members at SCSU.

• Significantly improve undergraduate teaching and learning in the technical fields at SCSU, including the use of modern teaching techniques and methodologies in introductory and advanced MSET coursework for majors and non-majors.

• Create an advisory board to include individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, who will provide insight, knowledge and professional contacts to further enhance the development of the various activities supported by this program.

• Promote faculty and student interest in NASA space science discoveries.