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The Southern New Mexico Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy (SNM SEMAA) increases the awareness of STEM programs with hands-on, inquiry based activities and mentoring
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The Southern New Mexico Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy (SNM SEMAA) increases the awareness of STEM programs with hands-on, inquiry based activities and mentoring.

Since 2002, more than 11,000 students in grades PreK-12 have received academic enrichment and career awareness from SNM SEMAA.

The academy – a collaboration of NASA, the NMSU Colleges of Education and Engineering, Gadsden Independent School District, Las Cruces Public Schools, parents, and volunteers – offers eight week sessions in fall, winter, spring and summer.

Each year brings a new curriculum with an overarching theme of aerospace. Past program topics include robotics, astronomy and global positioning systems. Students also participate in events such as the International Science Fair and the X-Prize Competition. Parents get involved by participating in the Family Festival.

"The purpose of SNM SEMAA is to use the unique resources of our community to engage historically underrepresented youth in activities in the fields of science, engineering, mathematics and technology," says Susan W. Brown, director of the program. "There are 15 SEMAA sites across the country and the NMSU SEMAA site is the premier site in the nation."