What is the STAIRS Program?
The STAIRS Program is a premier national workforce training and innovation experience jointly delivered by NADPH and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC). Participants in this program will engage in advanced AI and robotics model development, real-world data challenges, and innovation hackathons.
Through participation in this program, you will:
Build Real Skills
Hands-on work with AI, robotics, and advanced problem-solving.
Boost Your Career
Gain credentials and experience recognized by employers and agencies.
Learn in an Iconic Setting
Train at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, a NASA visitor center and global STEM education leader.
Enjoy Hybrid Learning
Four month virtual to in-person training pipeline.
Make an Impact
Work on projects that support NASA’s objectives and national STEM priorities.
1) Apply & Join – Become part of a dynamic, mission-driven training community
2) Train & Innovate – Learn through simulations, challenges, and collaborative projects
3) Compete & Showcase – Demonstrate your skills in data challenges and hackathons
4) Launch Your Future – Use your experience to secure internships, jobs, and advanced education opportunities
Students, recent graduates, early-career professionals, and career changers from all backgrounds who want to make an impact in STEM. We especially welcome applications from women, rural residents, and historically underrepresented communities.
• Seats in this program are limited. Attend a special Program Briefing to learn how to join this unique training experience and secure your spot.
• Attendees of the Program Briefing will receive priority consideration for early application review and scholarship opportunities.
• Don’t miss your chance to learn, create, and innovate in one of the most inspiring STEM environments in the country.
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The Space Camp Institute STAIRS Program, powered by NADPH in partnership with the USSRC, is building
the talent that will shape the future of technology, health, and innovation while supporting America’s leadership in STEM.
The STudent AI Innovation and Research Success (STAIRS) Program is a national training and workforce development initiative built on NADPH’s extensive work with respected organizations including the CDC, NIH, PCORI, RWJF, and others. This work involved partnering directly with communities of diverse backgrounds to deeply understand the policy, social, educational, and technical factors influencing their awareness, readiness, and capacity to participate in the AI innovation enterprise.
From this foundation, NADPH developed a proven innovation experience model for successfully delivering hands-on, experiential learning that equips students and early-career professionals with practical, high-demand skills in applied artificial intelligence, robotics, data science, critical problem solving, and innovation. Through immersive challenges, mentorship, and real-world projects, STAIRS participants gain the knowledge, experience, and confidence to lead in the industries shaping the future of technology—from healthcare to biotechnology, and beyond.