Adam Taylor
Jun 20, 2018
UMP President Guides Students to Victory in NASA Student Launch
In June 2018, UMP President Joshua Moreno led students from Roosevelt High School’s Engineering & Technologies Academy (ETA) to a gold-medal victory at NASA’s Student Launch Competition in Huntsville, Alabama. Moreno provided year-round mentorship, guiding the team through designing, procuring, building, testing, and competing with their high-powered rocket. This hands-on support culminated in ETA’s first-ever gold medal, a testament to UMP’s commitment to fostering excellence in STEM education. The competition challenged students to apply engineering principles to real-world problems, and Moreno’s expertise was instrumental in their success. Learn more about the NASA Student Launch at https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/nasa-student-launch
This milestone showcased UMP’s dedication to mentoring young engineers and supporting innovative educational programs. The victory highlighted the impact of collaborative mentorship in achieving outstanding results in competitive aerospace challenges.