• NASA
  • IPAC

Participants

  • Mentor Astronomers: 15
  • Educators: 151
  • States: 44
Jacqueline Barge

Ms. Jacqueline Barge

Walter Payton College Prep High School, Chicago, Illinois

Jeff Benter

Mr. Jeff Benter

Tri-Valley CUSD #3, Downs, Illinois

Richard DeCoster

Dr. Richard DeCoster

Niles West High School, Skokie, Illinois

Clayton Edwards

Mr. Clayton Edwards

Collins Academy High School, Chicago, Illinois

Marcella Linahan

Ms. Marcella Linahan

Carmel Catholic High School, Mundelein, Illinois

Kevin McCarron

Mr. Kevin McCarron

Oak Park and River Forest High School, Oak Park, Illinois

Matthew McCutcheon

Mr. Matthew McCutcheon

Latin School of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Margaret (Peggy) Piper

Ms. Margaret (Peggy) Piper

Lincoln-Way North High School, (unkn), Illinois

Elizabeth Ramseyer

Ms. Elizabeth Ramseyer

Niles West High School, Skokie, Illinois

Lynne Zielinski

Ms. Lynne Zielinski

Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, Illinois

The 2026 NITARP application is now available! Go here for the instructions. Applications are due by 3pm Pacific time, Monday Sep 15, 2025. (NOTE: contingent on availability of funds and AAS travel!)