Spacesuit Training Course Application for Spring 2025

Spacesuit Training Course
Spring 2025 Application

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 at 11:59pm MST

The Program: https://ce.arizona.edu/classes/spacesuit-training-course 

Overview: The Center for Human Space Exploration (CHaSE) is a research and development facility focused on furthering the sustainable presence of humanity in our solar system and beyond. With access to world class facilities, CHaSE provides experiential opportunities and resources to foster the global space community.

The University of Arizona Biosphere 2 Center for Human Space Exploration (CHaSE) Spacesuit Training Course is an invaluable opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise with spacesuits.

By the end of the course, participants will have had a thorough introduction to spacesuits and their operational protocols, including practical hands-on experience with donning (putting on), doffing (taking off) and pressurizing spacesuits safely and efficiently.

Eligibility: Participants must be a student enrolled in any Arizona in-person high school, college, or university. Participants must be at least 18 years of age by the start date of the program. The course is open to individuals of all backgrounds. There are no prerequisites to apply.  There is no restriction on declared majors or future career paths.

We seek a diverse group of enthusiastic and motivated students. Applications are especially encouraged from students traditionally underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Students must be able to commit to the full program, which runs in-person one day (8AM-5PM) on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson, AZ. This program is located on the University of Arizona campus in the Applied Research Building, Center for Human Space Exploration (1420 E Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85719).

Cost: This program is free! If selected, your participation fee (normally $900) will be completely covered through a CHaSE program grant. 

Slots: 40 slots total. 4 Single day programs (10 participants per program day).

April 2025 Dates: 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th

Submitting this form: Please note that you cannot save your responses in this form and submit the form later. We highly recommend writing your short essay responses in Microsoft Word and using copy/paste to fill out your application.

 

Applicant's General Information
Note that participants of this program must be 18 years old at the time of program participation.
Demographic Information
The following questions are required for grant reporting purposes only and do not have any merit on your application. 
Do you identify as
Student Information
If you have not declared a major area of study at your university or college, please state your anticipated major. If you are a high school student and have not declared a major, please tell us what you would like to enter.
Applicant's Address
Emergency Contact Information
Experience and Education
Please label your file with your "Last Name_First Name". For example, Smith_John.
One file only.
6 GB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx, .
Maximum 150 words.
Maximum 150 words.
Maximum 150 words.
If selected for this program, I would be available to attend the 1-day (8AM-5PM) course on:
Program Confirmation

I am able to attend the full (8AM-5PM) program day, in person, on the University of Arizona campus at the Applied Research Building, Center for Human Space Exploration (1420 E Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85719). 

I understand that parking is not provided as part of this program. [We recommend parking in the nearby Highland Avenue Garage. Parking is $2 per hour]

I understand that meals are not provided by this program. [We recommend participants bring snacks, water, and a sack lunch]
Spacesuit Sizing Acknowledgement
CHaSE currently uses two training pressure suits for student education. Size tall and size medium. As bodies come in all shapes and sizes, your personal measurements may or may not allow you to don the suits successfully. If your personal measurements are close to the given values, it is still not a guarantee you will be able to don the suit. If your measurements are smaller than the suit size outlined we should be easily able to accommodate.
 
Students should be okay with the feeling of being potentially claustrophobic.
 
Maximum Tall size (inches)
Height: 72-74
Waist circumference: 46-48
Bicep circumference: 14-17
Thigh circumference: 24-26
Shoe: size 11 men's
 
Maximum Med size (inches)
Height: 68-70
Waist circumference: 44-47
Bicep circumference: 14-17
Thigh circumference:22-24
Shoe: size 11 men's
Evaluation Agreement

If selected for a Spacesuit Training Course slot, I agree to participate in any program evaluations distributed pre/post program in order to provide feedback about the program.
Privacy Statement

I acknowledge the Privacy Statement of the University of Arizona. I agree that the Spacesuit Training Course may use and store the information in this application for reporting and program management.