Uplift Aerospace and Salt Lake City School District Launch Utah's Largest Virtual Reality Education Program
Uplift Aerospace (NRPI) has launched Utah's largest virtual reality education program through its Starborn Academy initiative, partnering with the Salt Lake City School District. The program, funded by the Utah State Board of Education and Salt Lake Education Foundation, will be implemented across all middle schools in the district.
The VR-based STEM curriculum allows students to experience hands-on space science education, including rocket building, rover design, autonomous systems programming, chemistry experiments, and space agriculture. Students participate in interactive challenges through immersive virtual reality technology.
This initiative aims to prepare students for future careers in STEM fields, particularly in computer programming, engineering, and space science technologies. The program represents a significant step in providing students with 21st-century skills through innovative educational technology.
Uplift Aerospace (NRPI) ha lanciato il più grande programma di educazione in realtà virtuale dello Utah attraverso la sua iniziativa Starborn Academy, in collaborazione con il Distretto Scolastico di Salt Lake City. Il programma, finanziato dal Consiglio dell'Istruzione dello Stato dello Utah e dalla Salt Lake Education Foundation, sarà implementato in tutte le scuole medie del distretto.
Il curriculum STEM basato sulla VR consente agli studenti di vivere un'educazione pratica sulla scienza spaziale, che include la costruzione di razzi, la progettazione di rover, la programmazione di sistemi autonomi, esperimenti di chimica e agricoltura spaziale. Gli studenti partecipano a sfide interattive attraverso la tecnologia immersiva della realtà virtuale.
Questa iniziativa mira a preparare gli studenti per future carriere nei campi STEM, in particolare nella programmazione informatica, nell'ingegneria e nelle tecnologie della scienza spaziale. Il programma rappresenta un passo significativo nel fornire agli studenti competenze del XXI secolo attraverso tecnologie educative innovative.
Uplift Aerospace (NRPI) ha lanzado el programa de educación en realidad virtual más grande de Utah a través de su iniciativa Starborn Academy, en asociación con el Distrito Escolar de Salt Lake City. El programa, financiado por la Junta de Educación del Estado de Utah y la Fundación Educativa de Salt Lake, se implementará en todas las escuelas intermedias del distrito.
El currículo STEM basado en VR permite a los estudiantes experimentar una educación práctica en ciencias espaciales, que incluye la construcción de cohetes, el diseño de rovers, la programación de sistemas autónomos, experimentos de química y agricultura espacial. Los estudiantes participan en desafíos interactivos a través de la tecnología de realidad virtual inmersiva.
Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo preparar a los estudiantes para futuras carreras en campos STEM, particularmente en programación informática, ingeniería y tecnologías de ciencia espacial. El programa representa un paso significativo para proporcionar a los estudiantes habilidades del siglo XXI a través de tecnología educativa innovadora.
Uplift Aerospace (NRPI)는 솔트레이크시 교육구와 협력하여 스타본 아카데미 이니셔티브를 통해 유타주에서 가장 큰 가상 현실 교육 프로그램을 출시했습니다. 이 프로그램은 유타주 교육 위원회와 솔트레이크 교육 재단의 지원을 받아 전 지역의 중학교에서 시행될 예정입니다.
VR 기반 STEM 커리큘럼은 학생들이 로켓 제작, 로버 설계, 자율 시스템 프로그래밍, 화학 실험 및 우주 농업을 포함한 실습 우주 과학 교육을 경험할 수 있도록 합니다. 학생들은 몰입형 가상 현실 기술을 통해 인터랙티브한 도전에 참여합니다.
이 이니셔티브는 학생들이 STEM 분야, 특히 컴퓨터 프로그래밍, 공학 및 우주 과학 기술 분야에서의 미래 경력을 준비하도록 돕는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 프로그램은 혁신적인 교육 기술을 통해 학생들에게 21세기 기술을 제공하는 중요한 단계입니다.
Uplift Aerospace (NRPI) a lancé le plus grand programme d'éducation en réalité virtuelle de l'Utah grâce à son initiative Starborn Academy, en partenariat avec le district scolaire de Salt Lake City. Le programme, financé par le conseil de l'éducation de l'État de l'Utah et la Salt Lake Education Foundation, sera mis en œuvre dans toutes les écoles intermédiaires du district.
Le curriculum STEM basé sur la VR permet aux étudiants de vivre une éducation pratique en sciences spatiales, y compris la construction de fusées, la conception de rovers, la programmation de systèmes autonomes, des expériences de chimie et l'agriculture spatiale. Les étudiants participent à des défis interactifs grâce à la technologie immersive de la réalité virtuelle.
Cette initiative vise à préparer les étudiants à de futures carrières dans les domaines STEM, en particulier dans la programmation informatique, l'ingénierie et les technologies de la science spatiale. Le programme représente un pas significatif vers l'acquisition par les étudiants des compétences du XXIe siècle grâce à une technologie éducative innovante.
Uplift Aerospace (NRPI) hat das größte virtuelle Bildungsprogramm in Utah durch seine Starborn Academy-Initiative ins Leben gerufen, in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Schulbezirk Salt Lake City. Das Programm, das von der Utah State Board of Education und der Salt Lake Education Foundation finanziert wird, wird in allen Mittelschulen des Bezirks umgesetzt.
Das VR-basierte STEM-Curriculum ermöglicht es den Schülern, praktische Erfahrungen in der Raumfahrtwissenschaft zu sammeln, einschließlich Raketenbau, Rover-Design, Programmierung autonomer Systeme, Chemie-Experimente und Raumfahrtlandwirtschaft. Die Schüler nehmen an interaktiven Herausforderungen durch immersive Virtual-Reality-Technologie teil.
Diese Initiative zielt darauf ab, die Schüler auf zukünftige Karrieren in STEM-Bereichen, insbesondere in der Computerprogrammierung, Ingenieurwesen und Raumfahrttechnologien, vorzubereiten. Das Programm stellt einen bedeutenden Schritt dar, um den Schülern Fähigkeiten des 21. Jahrhunderts durch innovative Bildungstechnologie zu vermitteln.
- First-mover advantage in Utah's educational VR market
- Strategic partnership with major school district expanding market presence
- Secured government and foundation funding for program implementation
- No disclosed revenue metrics or financial impact from the program
- Educational market typically involves long sales cycles and complex procurement processes
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2025 / In a groundbreaking initiative, Uplift Aerospace's (Symbol:NRPI) education division has launched an expanded Starborn Academy program for all middle schools in the Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD), making it the largest virtual reality (VR) education program in Utah to date. The program, funded by the Utah State Board of Education and the Salt Lake Education Foundation, is designed to immerse middle school students in a cutting-edge STEM curriculum, introducing them to computer programming, engineering, and space science in an entirely new way.
Starborn Academy puts students in the boots of astronauts, allowing them to embark on missions that include building rockets, designing rovers, programming autonomous systems, conducting chemistry experiments, exploring space agriculture, and more. Through the power of virtual reality, students don't just learn about science - they experience it firsthand, engaging in interactive challenges that make abstract concepts tangible, exciting, and relevant to their future careers.
"We are incredibly proud to bring this level of innovation to classrooms across Salt Lake City," said Josh Hanes, CEO of Uplift Aerospace. "Starborn's virtual reality programs unlock new ways to inspire students, making learning immersive, hands-on, and deeply engaging."
As the largest VR education program in Utah, this initiative is part of a broader effort to equip students with 21st-century skills and prepare them for high-demand careers in STEM fields, particularly in computer programming, engineering, and space science technologies. With industries rapidly evolving, programs like Starborn Academy provide an early entry point for students to explore and develop the skills needed for the jobs of the future.
"As we work to expand the number college and career opportunities for our students, Starborn Academy is a perfect way to spark interest in STEM careers," said Superintendent Elizabeth Grant. "By providing hands-on experiences in cutting-edge fields like virtual reality, space science and engineering, this program can help students develop the skills and confidence they need to pursue a future in high-demand fields."
"At the Salt Lake Education Foundation, we are committed to providing students with innovative learning opportunities that expand their horizons," said James Yapias, Senior Director of the Salt Lake Education Foundation. "Starborn Academy allows our students to engage with STEM in a dynamic and immersive learning environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking."
For more information on Starborn Academy and updates on its progress, visit https://www.upliftaerospace.com/starborn-academy or follow @upliftaerospace.
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About Starborn Academy
Starborn Academy is the education and entertainment software solutions division of Uplift Aerospace (Symbol: NRPI), focused on workforce development. By integrating training simulations with real-world experiences, Uplift's software and training programs provide hands-on, engaging learning tools that enhance proficiency through problem-based learning.
About Salt Lake City School District
The Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD), Utah's flagship district, is known for its robust academic offerings, inclusive educational environment, focus on supporting students' social and emotional learning, and for building college and career pathways for our students. We are a vibrant and diverse urban district with students from all over the world and with more than 80 languages spoken by our families. We are the preferred place to work for more than 3,000 employees (including 1,000 teachers), and our schools offer a rich array of educational opportunities and programs to meet the needs of the students we serve. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the Salt Lake City School District strives for excellence and equity: every student, every classroom, every day.
ABOUT SALT LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Salt Lake Education Foundation supports every student in the Salt Lake City School District, helping ensure they achieve their goals in and out of the classroom. The foundation relies on the community's support to help students, whether it is volunteers helping with a school musical, gifts of food for families or funds to assist with elementary STEAM activities. For additional information, visit www.saltlakeeducationfoundation.org.
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