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Best practices for space education at AEM

Carlos Duarte

Head of EducationAEM

Presentation to ISEB

Jerusalem, IsraelOctober 13, 2015

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Space education at AEMMission– Develop world class human capital in the space field to

transform Mexico into a space power in the long term (Vision 2030)

– Foster public engagement in space, and spread space science and technology among the Mexican population, specially kids

– Support Mexican Government entities in the use of space science and technology

Coordinación General de Capital Humano 2

Vision

Become a world reference in space educational content in Spanish

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Best practicesProject based learningExtensive use of ICTsTrain the trainer: focus on training professorsFoster partnerships and colaborationPromote work/study internships with international partners

Best practicesFoster innovation and creativity through contestsUse of open source tools, open data and standards

GMAT, LandSatUse of NASA´s systems engineering approachReduce labor costs through the use of interns

Educational topics• Water rockets• Space systems engineering• Small satellites: CubeSats,

CanSats• Remote sensing and

geoinformation tools• Social applications of space

AEM educational tools • Electronic magazine• Outreach webchannel• Educational portal• Educational contests•World Space Week

Electronic magazine www.haciaelespacio.org

Outreach web channelwww.ustream.tv/channel/hacia-el-espacio

Educational portalwww.educacionespacial.aem.gob.mx

Educational Contests

Mexican junior high school students from the State of Tlaxcalathat won the 2015 Mars Trekker contest at NASA JSC

World space week, MéxicoOctober 4-10More than 180 venues all over MexicoMore than 800 activities

WorkshopsTalksArt eventsContests

Conclusions

• AEM will continue striving to develop human capital in space science and technology

• International cooperation is a key factor

• Participation in ISEB is crucial for its success

Many thanks to our #SpaceEducation team

Mario ArreolaCésar BrindisAna EspinosaIsaí Fajardo

Octavio GarcíaAmanda Gómez

Eduardo GonzálezRodrigo Pérez

Blanca Rebollar

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Thanks!See you next year in Guadalajara!

Carlos Duarteduarte.carlos@aem.gob.mx