AEM's mission is to develop human capital in space science and technology to transform Mexico into a space power by 2030. AEM uses project-based learning, ICTs, training professors, partnerships, and internships. Educational topics include water rockets, small satellites, remote sensing, and social applications of space. AEM's tools include an electronic magazine, outreach channel, educational portal, and contests. AEM strives to develop human capital through international cooperation and events like World Space Week. The head of education thanked the team and looks forward to next year's conference.

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Best practices for space education at
AEM
Carlos Duarte
Head of Education
AEM
Presentation to ISEB
Jerusalem, Israel
October 13, 2015

2. 2
Space education at AEM
Mission
– 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

3. Vision
Become a world reference in space
educational content in Spanish

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Best practices
Project based learning
Extensive use of ICTs
Train the trainer: focus on training
professors
Foster partnerships and colaboration
Promote work/study internships with
international partners

5. Best practices
Foster innovation and creativity
through contests
Use of open source tools, open data
and standards
GMAT, LandSat
Use of NASA´s systems engineering
approach
Reduce labor costs through the use
of interns

6. Educational topics
• Water rockets
• Space systems engineering
• Small satellites: CubeSats, CanSats
• Remote sensing and geoinformation
tools
• Social applications of space

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

8. Electronic magazine
www.haciaelespacio.org

9. Outreach web channel
www.ustream.tv/channel/hacia-el-espacio

10. Educational portal
www.educacionespacial.aem.gob.mx

11. Educational Contests
Mexican junior high school students from the State of Tlaxcala
that won the 2015 Mars Trekker contest at NASA JSC

12. World space week, México
October 4-10
More than 180 venues all
over Mexico
More than 800 activities
Workshops
Talks
Art events
Contests

13. 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

14. Many thanks to our #SpaceEducation team
Mario Arreola
César Brindis
Ana Espinosa
Isaí Fajardo
Octavio García
Amanda Gómez
Eduardo González
Rodrigo Pérez
Blanca Rebollar

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Thanks!
See you next year in Guadalajara!
Carlos Duarte
duarte.carlos@aem.gob.mx