K12> [NASA Quest Discuss] Wanted: Teachers To Fly In Space!

**************************************************************
Net Happenings - From Educational CyberPlayGround
**************************************************************

From: "Yohan Ferreira" <cassini@xxxxxxxxx>
To: NASA Quest <NASAQuest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 01:04:20 +0600
Subject: [NASA Quest Discuss] Wanted: Teachers To Fly In Space!
 
Hello Everybody!

Here's an absolutely fantastic opportunity for educators! Educators with 
questions about the program, or who do
not have access to the Internet, can call (877-332-7876) toll-free.

According to an Associated Press (AP) report dated January 21, 2003 on the CNN 
Space web site:

"NASA will accept applications until April 30 from teachers of kindergarten 
through 12th grade who have bachelor's
degrees in education, math, science or a science-related discipline, and who 
have taught for at least three of the past
four years. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must be able to pass NASA 
medical exams. The pay is sure to attract
the attention of teachers: The starting salary for educator-astronauts is 
between $51,000 and $95,000 a year."
**************************************************************************
Your Company Product or Service Belongs Here
If you are interested in advertising  please contact Gleason Sackmann.
He helps educators make the most efficient use of your resources
and also gains attention for your products or services
through support of the Educational CyberPlayGround,
a clearinghouse of educational resources. Do It Now.
view: <http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Community/Subguidelines.html>
**************************************************************************
The full news report is at: 
http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/space/01/21/teacher.astronauts.ap/index.html
I hope many of the educators in this group will apply for the program.

Best of Luck!

Yohan Ferreira
Moderator - NASA Quest Group
(For Educators, Students & Space Enthusiasts)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nasaquest

**************************************
Apply to Become an Educator Astronaut Today!
Nominate a Teacher!
Join the Earth Crew!

NASA ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCES OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD
OPPORTUNITY FOR TEACHERS

Administrator Sean O'Keefe and Florida First Lady Columba Bush outlined a 
unique NASA program
designed to show learning in a whole new light by giving students and teachers 
across the country an out-of-this-world experience.

Mrs. Bush joined the Administrator at Hardy Middle School in Washington to make 
the recruitment call to a
group of eager students, teachers, and education professionals.

"I am proud of Florida's unique role in our nation's space program. In order 
for that program to enjoy continued
success, we must excite school children into learning about science and 
mathematics," said Fla. First Lady Bush.
"This program is wonderful because it will reveal the endless possibilities of 
space exploration to a new generation,
just like many of the today's NASA scientists were inspired by a similar 
calling in the 1960's," she said.

The program's goals are to generate renewed interest in science and mathematics 
and cultivate a new generation of
scientists and engineers by nominating and recruiting educators for NASA's 
astronaut corps.

"NASA leads the most ambitious exploration and scientific research efforts in 
history," said Administrator O'Keefe. "It's
a legacy that is in jeopardy unless we find innovative ways to get students and 
the entire education community excited
about mathematics and science. We believe the Educator Astronaut Program will 
help us fulfill our mandate to inspire that
next generation of explorers," he said.

Teachers who want the chance to join the Educator Astronaut Program may apply 
using the Educator Astronaut website
at: http://edspace.nasa.gov. The application deadline is April 30, 2003. 
Educators with questions about the program,
or who do not have access to the Internet, can call (877-332-7876) toll-free.

NASA will review the applications and select Educator Astronaut candidates to 
begin training at the Johnson Space Center in
Houston to join the astronaut corps. After graduation, new Educator Astronauts 
will be eligible for a Space Shuttle flight assignment
as fully trained Mission Specialists.

"Educator Astronauts will be able to provide a direct connection between 
America's teachers and students, and the various
careers and opportunities associated with space exploration through the 
Nation's aerospace program," said Associate Administrator
for Education Dr. Adena Williams Loston, who will manage the program in 
Washington. "Education has always been a part of NASA's
mission, and we have renewed our commitment to get students excited about 
science, technology, engineering and mathematics again," Loston said.

Teachers and representatives from approximately 15 national education
organizations and associations, including the Challenger Center for Space 
Science Education, the National Science Teachers Association
and Virginia's 2002 Teacher of the Year, joined NASA at the announcement on 
January 21. NASA is also working with industry, and other
federal, state and local governments to engage educators, students and the 
public.

Over the next several weeks, NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin and Educator Debbie 
Brown will act as co-managers and ambassadors of
the program, visiting a number of cities to engage the public in the experience 
of space flight, to explain the program and its many opportunities.

Students, educators, parents, and anyone interested in participating in the 
program are invited to join the Educator Astronaut "Earth Crew."
The Earth Crew is a web- based interactive initiative linking audiences with 
education activities and programs, astronaut profiles, and basic
information about NASA, living and working in space.

"A program this ambitious is needed. Our country needs more students and 
educators devoted to science and technology," concluded
Administrator O'Keefe. "The Educator Astronaut Program will help us accomplish 
this vital goal necessary to secure our future."

Nominations and access to the Educator Astronaut Program are available through 
the Internet, along with additional information about
NASA's education initiatives.

NASA's Educator Astronaut Program
http://edspace.nasa.gov

NASA's Human Space Flight web site
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov

__________ __________ __________

For upcoming NASA Quest Events, please visit the NASA Quest
Calendar at: http://quest.nasa.gov/calendar


**************************************************************
The Net Happenings mailing list is a service of
Educational CyberPlayGround - http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/
**************************************************************
Linking and Announcements For Net Happenings are provided
by http://www.EricWard.com and http://www.URLwire.com
**************************************************************
If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, or
would like to sponsor the Net Happenings service -
<http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Community/Subguidelines.html>

Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Change Email Preferences -
<http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Community/NetHappenings.html>
**************************************************************

Other related posts: