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Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nVideo Credit: NASA\/Dennis Brown, TechLit Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\nWhen it comes to inspiring the next generation, NASA interns know no bounds. Interns at NASA\u2019s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland taught students 7,600 miles away in Mogotio, Kenya, but thanks to technology, they didn\u2019t travel a single mile.<\/p>\n
Collaborating with TechLit Africa \u2014 a non-profit organization that teaches digital skills in Kenyan rural primary schools \u2014 interns shared virtual lessons on robot simulation, artificial intelligence, and drawing and modeling applications.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\nNelly Cheboi, TechLit Africa CEO and founder, enjoys a virtual reality demonstration in NASA Glenn\u2019s GVIS Laboratory. <\/div>\n Credit: NASA\/Jef Janis<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u201cIt was an absolute privilege to help these kids and being a part of it,\u201d said Marc Frances, extended reality developer and former NASA Glenn intern. \u201cWe do a lot of outreach events and try to influence kids from every part of life to become an engineer and be part of something that\u2019s bigger than themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\nStudents learn digital skills in rural primary schools in Mogotio, Kenya.<\/div>\nCredit: TechLit Africa<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe opportunity arose after Herb Schilling, a Glenn computer scientist, met Nelly Cheboi, TechLit Africa CEO and founder, through a virtual event in 2020. The two began talking about Cheboi\u2019s work with Kenyan students, and Schilling felt inspired to get involved. <\/p>\n
\u201cI haven\u2019t done a lot of the teaching,\u201d Schilling said. \u201cI let the interns do it, because I want to give them the experience and encourage them to do these kinds of things too.\u201d <\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\nNelly Cheboi tests a virtual reality demonstration in NASA Glenn\u2019s GVIS Laboratory.<\/div>\nCredit: NASA\/Jef Janis<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nUsing a beginner-level coding application, the interns showed Cheboi\u2019s students how to design and animate a rocket that would launch into space. After several virtual lessons, Cheboi, CNN\u2019s 2022 Hero of the Year, and her partner, Tyler Cinnamon, visited Glenn to learn more about NASA and meet Schilling in person.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it has really helped shape our curriculum, Cheboi said. \u201cFor these kids to look at this experience as something normal to them really speaks volumes of the impact. It matters what environment you grow up into, and you really can only be it if you see it.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n
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Video Credit: NASA\/Dennis Brown, TechLit Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n When it comes to inspiring the next generation, NASA interns know no bounds. Interns at NASA\u2019s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland taught students 7,600 miles away in Mogotio, Kenya, but thanks to technology, they didn\u2019t travel a single mile.<\/p>\n Collaborating with TechLit Africa \u2014 a non-profit organization that teaches digital skills in Kenyan rural primary schools \u2014 interns shared virtual lessons on robot simulation, artificial intelligence, and drawing and modeling applications.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was an absolute privilege to help these kids and being a part of it,\u201d said Marc Frances, extended reality developer and former NASA Glenn intern. \u201cWe do a lot of outreach events and try to influence kids from every part of life to become an engineer and be part of something that\u2019s bigger than themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n The opportunity arose after Herb Schilling, a Glenn computer scientist, met Nelly Cheboi, TechLit Africa CEO and founder, through a virtual event in 2020. The two began talking about Cheboi\u2019s work with Kenyan students, and Schilling felt inspired to get involved. <\/p>\n \u201cI haven\u2019t done a lot of the teaching,\u201d Schilling said. \u201cI let the interns do it, because I want to give them the experience and encourage them to do these kinds of things too.\u201d <\/p>\n Using a beginner-level coding application, the interns showed Cheboi\u2019s students how to design and animate a rocket that would launch into space. After several virtual lessons, Cheboi, CNN\u2019s 2022 Hero of the Year, and her partner, Tyler Cinnamon, visited Glenn to learn more about NASA and meet Schilling in person.<\/p>\n \u201cI think it has really helped shape our curriculum, Cheboi said. \u201cFor these kids to look at this experience as something normal to them really speaks volumes of the impact. It matters what environment you grow up into, and you really can only be it if you see it.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n Learn more about how to engage with NASA on the NASA Engages web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Nelly](\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/grc-2023-c-10758.jpg\")
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