STARBASE Project NOVA

The mobile classroom, STARBASE Project NOVA, is back again this fall at Crazy Horse Memorial for another round of educational outreach.

Project NOVA  is sponsored by the South Dakota Air & Army National Guard and is part of the Department of Defense (DoD) Starbase initiative to help minority and rural students.  NOVA is short for “New Opportunities, Visions and Attitudes.”

Project NOVA will be located in the upper parking lot at Crazy Horse Memorial until mid-November.  During that time, area schools, including those on nearby reservations, will benefit from the expertise provided by instructors Dave and Colleen Jensen, as they challenge the youth to improve their technology skills.

DoD STARBASE focuses on elementary students, primarily fifth graders, to interest as many students as possible.  The program encourages them to set goals and to motivate them to explore science, technology, engineering and math as they continue their education.

NOVA’s computer gadgets include simulators that mimic military aircraft controls.  Students also learn about the construction and operation of an airplane and perform scientific experiments.

Project NOVA is a unique learning experience for students and is another component of the educational outreach mission at Crazy Horse.