The NASA HUNCH Academy is designed to engage Elementary and Middle school students with age-appropriate, hands-on, fun, Investigation Stations that involve the many challenges facing NASA engineers and scientists, who are helping astronauts to live and work in space. The Investigation Stations for these projects are written as Lesson Plans that promote a profound understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to be scientists and engineers. The hidden agenda for the NASA HUNCH Academy is to instill in each student the desire and confidence to pursue courses and careers in STEM areas. Below are out current list of projects for students to take part in.