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Student Performance & Interest in STEM Career Pathways with a Space-Themed VR Course
Starborn Academy introduces an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) learning program designed to increase student interest in STEM career pathways (ages 11+).
STEM Students in VR
Starborn Academy empowers students to step into the boots of an astronaut and face exciting challenges and missions that incorporate a variety of STEM concepts.
What Students Say
I think it’s a fantastic way to get young kids interested in Space. I really enjoyed the problem solving aspects!
It was my first experience in VR and it was incredible! I got to complete challenges and drive a rover.
VR in general is pretty fun, but combined with space exploration and driving a rover, it was amazing!
About Starborn Academy
Imagine a learning tool where Space Science meets Life Science, Mathematics aligns with Engineering, and critical thinking and problem-solving become the vehicle for success.
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Empower students with immersive VR learning modules that simulate an astronaut mission, designed to inspire and enhance engagement, performance, and retention in STEM education.
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Catered to students ages 11+. The platform includes realistic space scenarios, interactive experiments, and lesson plans aligned with international STEM curricular standards.
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Scalable, with easy integration into existing curricula. Aimed at increasing student performance, engagement, and retention in STEM subjects, while equalising educational opportunities.
What Will Your
Students Learn?
Applied Engineering & Math
Students will apply engineering and mathematics as foundational tools, employing them creatively and analytically across diverse modules to solve complex problems and foster critical thinking.
Life Sciences
Students will explore the intricate web of life, from biology and ecology to health and wellness, fostering a holistic understanding of the biosphere, and showing how we depend on the environment for survival.
Programming & Robotics
Students will apply computational thinking and design robotics solutions to address challenges spanning all nine modules, fostering essential skills in automation and problem-solving.
Sustainability & Resource Use
Students will be empowered to understand and implement sustainable practices, fostering responsible resource use and environmental stewardship across all nine modules.
Why VR?
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Immersive Learning
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Encourages Exploration & Curiosity
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Promotes Active Learning
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Accessibility to Complex Concepts
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Enhances Motivation & Engagement
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Facilitates Emotional & Cognitive Impact
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Prepares Students for Future Careers
We Monitor
Program Outcomes
Our commitment to excellence includes continuous assessment of student progress, ensuring a highly effective learning experience.
Enhanced Engagement
Improved Performace
STEM Retention
Foster a STEM-Inclined Generation
Why Starborn for STEM?
Perks for Top Performers
The highest performing student from our 2024 programs will get to join our in-person astronaut training retreat in 2025.
Industry-Based Curriculum
Designed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure real-world relevance and readiness for future STEM careers.
Immersive VR Narratives
Students will embark on thrilling adventures in engaging virtual worlds while learning essential STEM concepts.
In 2021 and 2022, Uplift Aerospace trained its first commercial astronaut crew and created a robust VR training environment under our Space+ community, which boasts over 7,000 members. We will be sending the first trainee to space with Blue Origin in 2024.
Global Space Educators
The Starborn Academy curriculum has been developed with leading educators and professionals in aerospace. Our team is comprised of STEM, VR, and gaming experts to increase student engagement, performance, and retention in STEM.
Endorsed by:
Dr. Sian Proctor
SpaceX Inspiration 4 Astronaut, Explorer, Afrofuturism Artist,
Geoscience Professor at the Maricopa Community Colleges
Dr. Ruben Salinas
Future astronaut, Explorer, Overview Effect Researcher, Serial MedTech Entrepreneur, Mountaineer, Pilot, Divemaster, EMT/ WEMT
