• DocumentCode
    1170403
  • Title

    ISU´s 31 approach in space education

  • Author

    Gurtuna, O. ; Peeters, W.

  • Author_Institution
    Int. Space Univ., Illkirch-Graffenstaden
  • Volume
    21
  • Issue
    7
  • fYear
    2006
  • fDate
    7/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
  • Abstract
    This outlines the origin and fundamental principles of International Space University´s approach to space education. The three pillars of this approach: international; intercultural; and interdisciplinary are introduced and their role in shaping ISU´s programs is discussed. The educational needs of the space community are addressed, as well as ISU´s strategy to meet these needs. This article concludes with a brief discussion of some achievements of this strategy and some plans for the future
  • Keywords
    aerospace engineering; educational institutions; engineering education; ISU; International Space University; space education; Accreditation; Art; Earth; Educational programs; Engineering management; Ethics; Space power stations; Space technology;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0885-8985
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MAES.2006.1684268
  • Filename
    1684268