S.T.E.P (Space, Technology, Engineering, and Physics)

S.T.E.P. is a pioneer educational activity oriented to trigger young students’ curiosity about Space, the place of tomorrow and enhance their technical and engineering skills, as well as their knowledge on how Space is related to the other scientific, industrial, financial and social sectors. Furthermore, special emphasis is given to the big challenge of making the space sector sustainable; space sustainability being an emerging area of concern. The innovation of this course lies on its own nature that is the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary study and on incorporating the sustainability element in its curriculum, features that are not met in other similar courses. The leadership element of this course is achieved through the aforementioned multidisciplinary and sustainability-driven approach.


During the S.T.E.P. program students will gain knowledge and experience on Physics fundamentals and implement it in Space, Engineering and Technology Activities. They will be motivated to handle and respond to challenges coming from the real Space-world making use of synchronous groundbreaking technologies. They will work both independently and in teams to:

• Discover Space Usefulness – Search, discuss and present human activities and achievements related with Space sector and how all these are favoring Humanity.
• Build and Launch Rocket – Assemble, test and launch solid fuel model rockets to Space!
• Develop Space Apparatus – Design, build and assemble their own space oriented experimental apparatus using 3D printing and laser-cutting in our state-of-the art Fab Lab and MakerSpace as well as Arduino technology electronic systems.
• Engage in Software handling – Program self-developed Space Apparatus using synchronous software tools and program languages. Collect, Analyze and Interpret satellite Data – Collect and analyze data obtained by in orbit synchronous environmental satellite instruments.
• Explore and gain the insight and skills that are necessary to shape and advance the future of space sustainability.

The program is initiated by the ACG Center of Excellence in Sustainability and implemented by Professors of the School of Science and Technology of Deree-The American College of Greece, under the guidance of whom, the access to modern software and hardware tools, and the direct engagement with Space issues, students will experience an inspiring glimpse into their future!