Brazilian Youth Ambassadors Visit NASA Headquarters

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It follows one communicates published on the day (01/30) in the website of the “NASA” noting that Brazilian Youth Ambassadors visit NASA Headquarters.

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Brazilian Youth Ambassadors

Visit NASA Headquarters

01/30/2012

Image Credit: NASA/Paul Alers

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden played host to 45 Brazilian Youth Ambassadors on Friday, Jan. 27, in the NASA Headquarters auditorium, where he delivered an educational outreach presentation. The Brazilians are participating in a three-week U.S. Department of State youth exchange program for outstanding Brazilian public school students.

The Department of State requested this special presentation for the Brazilian students as a follow on to the Administrator’s successful outreach activities during his trip to Brazil in October 2011. His presentation to students at the National Institute of Space Research facilities in São José dos Campos was simulcast by the U.S. Embassy and viewed by nearly 3,000 people throughout the country.

The Youth Ambassadors are young people in pursuit of academic and professional success who make a difference in their communities through their leadership and volunteer work. As ambassadors, the students also have an opportunity to fulfill a very important mission - to introduce a little bit of Brazil to the United States. Since 2002, the program has benefited some 250 young Brazilians. The Youth Ambassadors Program has now expanded to more than 20 countries in the Western Hemisphere.

During the students first week in the United States, Youth Ambassadors visited Washington, D.C. and took part in meetings with government officials, visiting schools and social projects. The young Brazilians strengthened their leadership skills through workshops and lectures during these visits.

They then traveled to host states, where they stayed with volunteer families. They attended classes at local schools, took part in volunteer activities, gave presentations about Brazil, and interacted with the community. The program offered a unique opportunity to learn about the U.S. culture and practice English. After their return home, the students will implement community service projects they developed during their exchange program.

Source: WebSite of the NASA - http://www.nasa.gov/

Comentário: Gostaríamos de agradecer publicamente a um de nossos mais ativos leitores pelo envio dessa curiosa nota da NASA. Refiro-me ao leitor paulista José Ildefonso. Obrigado Ildefonso pela sua colaboração.