[NTA] FW: NASA Education Express Message -- Jan. 31, 2013
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From: NASA Education [mailto:education@xxxxxxxx]
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To: Ericsson, Aprille J. (GSFC-5050)
Subject: NASA Education Express Message -- Jan. 31, 2013
Check out the following NASA opportunities for the education community. Full
descriptions are listed below.
Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars -- Summer 2013 Session
Audience: Higher Education Students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1, 2013
2013 Planetary Geology and Geophysics Undergraduate Research Program
Audience: Higher Education Students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1, 2013
NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowships Program Accepting Proposals for
2013-2014 Academic Year
Audience: Higher Education Educators and Students
Proposal Deadline: Feb. 1, 2013
Free Smithsonian's Stars Lecture Series
Audience: All Educators and 9-Higher Education Students
Next Lecture Date: Feb. 2, 2013
Free Education Webinar Series from the Aerospace Education Services Project
Audience: K-12 Educators
Event Dates: Various Dates During February 2013
IRIS Challenge: Tracking a Solar Storm
Audience: 5-8 Educators
Registration Open Now, Challenge Begins February 2013
RealWorld-InWorld NASA Engineering Design Challenge
Audience: 8-12 Educators and Students
Extended Deadline: Feb. 4, 2013
NASA's DEVELOP Program -- 2013 Summer Session
Audience: 9-12 and Higher Education Educators and Students
Summer Session Deadline: Feb. 4, 2013
NASA History Program Office Summer 2013 Internships
Audience: Higher Education Educators and Students
Summer 2013 Application Deadline: Feb. 4, 2013
Registration Open for the 20th Annual NASA Great Moonbuggy Race
Audience: 9-12 & Higher Education Educators and Students
Registration Deadline for U.S. Teams: Feb. 4, 2013
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement Mission -- "Let It Snow" Photo Contest
Audience: All Educators and Students Age 13 and Older
Deadline: Feb. 4, 2013
Engineering Design Challenge: Water Filtration Web Seminar
Audience: Grades 9-10 and Informal Educators
Event Date: Feb. 5, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. EST
U.S. Department of Energy Webcast -- An Energy Literate Citizenry From K to Gray
Audience: All Educators
Event Date: Feb. 6, 2013, at 4 p.m. EST
Engineering Design Challenge: Lunar Plant Growth Chamber Web Seminar
Audience: 4-8 and Informal Educators
Event Date: Feb. 7, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. EST
2013 Space Exploration Educators Conference
Audience: K-12 Educators
Event Date: Feb. 7-9, 2013
2013 NASA Student Airborne Research Program
Audience: Higher Education Educators and Students
Application Deadline: Feb. 8, 2013
National Air and Space Museum Super Science Saturday Events
Audience: All Educators and Students
Next Event: Feb. 9, 2013
Plan a Launch Party to Celebrate the Landsat Data Continuity Mission
Audience: All Educators and Students
Launch Date: Feb. 11, 2013
NASA's REEL Science Communication Contest
Audience: 9-12 Educators and Students
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2013
Host a Real-Time Conversation With Crewmembers Aboard the International Space
Station
Audience: All Educators
Proposal Deadline: March 1, 2013
OSSI -- Summer 2013 Opportunities
Audience: Higher Education Students
Deadline: March 15, 2013
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Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars -- Summer 2013 Session
Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars, or LARSS, is offering a 10-week
summer internship at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. Internships
are available for rising undergraduate juniors, seniors and graduate students
at accredited U.S. colleges, universities and community colleges. Students of
all majors are encouraged to apply. The grade point average requirement is a
3.0 out of a 4.0.
The internship includes doing a research project under the supervision of a
researcher, attending technical lectures by prominent engineers and scientists
and presenting project results at a poster session. Additional elements include
tours of Langley wind tunnels, computational facilities and laboratories, as
well as several networking activities.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2013.
Note: Fifteen-week fall and spring sessions are also offered. Please see the
website for details.
For more information and to apply online, visit
http://www.nianet.org/LARSS-2012/index.aspx.
To learn more about the LARSS internship opportunity, join NASA's Digital
Learning Network for two informational webcast events. The webcasts are taking
place from 3-4 p.m. on Jan. 23-24, 2013. To join the webcast, visit
http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/dln/index.html.
Please email any questions about this opportunity to Debbie Murray at
Deborah.B.Murray@xxxxxxxx<mailto:Deborah.B.Murray@xxxxxxxx>.
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2013 Planetary Geology and Geophysics Undergraduate Research Program
The Planetary Geology and Geophysics Undergraduate Research Program, or PGGURP,
pairs qualified undergraduate students with NASA-funded investigators at
research locations across the U.S. for eight weeks during the summer. Students
will spend the summer at the NASA scientists' home institutions. Selected
students receive a cost-of-living stipend and compensation for housing and
travel.
Undergraduate students interested in learning about research in planetary
geoscience are eligible to apply. Students graduating in 2013 who have not
started graduate school yet are also eligible. Preference is given to U.S.
citizens and permanent residents.
Applications are due Feb. 1, 2013.
For more information, visit http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~tgregg/pggurp.html.
If you have questions about this opportunity, please email Robyn Wagner, PGGURP
administrator, at rlwagner@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rlwagner@xxxxxxxxxxx>.
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NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowships Program Accepting Proposals for
2013-2014 Academic Year
The NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship Program, or NESSF, is soliciting
applications from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of individuals
pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in earth and space sciences, or related
disciplines, for the 2013-2014 academic year. The purpose of NESSF is to ensure
continued training of a highly qualified workforce in disciplines needed to
achieve NASA's scientific goals. Awards resulting from the competitive
selection will be training grants to the respective universities, with the
advisor serving as the principal investigator. The financial support for the
NESSF program comes from the Science Mission Directorate's four science
divisions: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science and Astrophysics.
Initially, NESSF awards are made for one year. They may be renewed for no more
than two additional years, contingent upon satisfactory progress (as reflected
in academic performance, research progress and recommendation by the faculty
advisor) and the availability of funds.
The maximum amount of a NESSF award is $30,000 per year.
Proposals for this opportunity are due Feb. 1, 2013.
For more information about this solicitation, visit
http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={BC1C168E-1D9B-0BD1-816B-14E1C31BB0D3}&path=open<http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId=%7BBC1C168E-1D9B-0BD1-816B-14E1C31BB0D3%7D&path=open>.
Questions about this opportunity should be directed to:
For earth science, Claire Macaulay at
Claire.I.Macaulay@xxxxxxxx<mailto:Claire.I.Macaulay@xxxxxxxx>.
For heliophysics, planetary science and astrophysics, Dolores Holland at
hq-nessf-Space@xxxxxxxx<mailto:hq-nessf-Space@xxxxxxxx>.
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Free Smithsonian's Stars Lecture Series
Curious about our nearest star, moon rocks, volcanoes and other wonders of the
universe? Come to the Smithsonian's Stars, a series of 10 lectures by
Smithsonian researchers who are exploring the sun, the moon, planets, stars,
galaxies and the universe. These speakers will share behind-the-scenes details
about how their research is done and technologies that advance new discoveries
at the Smithsonian Institution.
Each lecture begins at 5:15 p.m. and is followed by a question-and-answer
session. A Discovery Station activity will take place at 4 p.m. prior to each
lecture. Stay after the lecture to visit the observatory, weather permitting.
Feb. 2, 2013 -- Volcano Breath
Join Global Volcanism Program Director Liz Cottrell for a lecture about
volcanoes on a global scale. Learn how the gaseous contents of volcanoes propel
their explosions and impact our climate. Hear the latest about volcanic gas
research and explore the latest discoveries about how the deep Earth is
recycling the air we breathe.
Feb. 16, 2013 -- Venus: 50 Years After Mariner 2
Fifty years ago Mariner 2 flew past Venus, becoming the first space probe to
explore another planet. But Venus, our nearest neighbor, still holds many
mysteries. Geophysicist Bruce Campbell will discuss what is known about Venus,
including how it differs from Earth, and how future explorers may provide
crucial clues to understanding this hot, dry world.
Feb. 23, 2013 -- A Universe of Data: How We Get Science Out of Space Telescopes
This century has seen stunning cosmic discoveries. The digital age has given
everyone free access to space data; the trick is to turn that data into
quantitative science and pictures that tell a story. Astrophysicist Jonathan
McDowell will use images from the Chandra Space Telescope to help explain how
astronomers study space in the computer age.
For more information about the Smithsonian's Stars Lecture Series and to see a
full schedule of upcoming lectures, visit
http://airandspace.si.edu/events/lectures/stars/index.cfm.
Questions about this lecture series should be directed to the visitor service
line at 202-633-1000.
The Smithsonian's Stars Lecture Series is made possible by a grant from NASA.
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Free Education Webinar Series from the Aerospace Education Services Project
The Aerospace Education Services Project is presenting a series of free
webinars throughout February 2013. All webinars can be accessed online. Join
aerospace education specialists to learn about activities, lesson plans,
educator guides and resources to bring NASA into your classroom.
Rocket Scientists Write? (Grades 1-6)
Feb. 4, 2013, at 4 - 5 p.m. EST and 6 - 7 p.m. EST
Aerospace education specialist John Weis will demonstrate language arts
activities using NASA materials and lessons found within NASA educator guides.
Materials discussed will cover reading comprehension and composition for grades
K-12. Lesson plans and strategies will be shared.
What Is the Effect of Clouds on Earth's Climate? (Grades 4-8)
Feb. 11, 2013, at 4 - 5 p.m. EST and 6 - 7 p.m. EST
Aerospace education specialist Brandon Hargis will present the CERES S'COOL
Project. S'COOL involves students in real science, making and reporting ground
observations of clouds to assist in the validation of NASA's CERES satellite
instruments. Participants will practice a simulated cloud-observations and
review sample student activities and lesson plans.
Engineering Design Challenge: Spaghetti Tower (Grades 5-8)
Feb. 12, 2013, at 4 - 5 p.m. EST and 6 - 7 p.m. EST
Aerospace education specialist Angelo Casaburri will compare the scientific
method and the engineering design process. Participants will use the design
process to identify the problem and brainstorm, design, build, test, redesign
and share solutions about constructing the tallest skyscraper using uncooked
spaghetti noodles.
NASA Envisions "Clean Energy" From Algae Grown in Waste Water (Grades K-12)
Feb. 13, 2013, at 4 - 5 p.m. EST and 6 - 7 p.m. EST
Aerospace education specialist Tony Leavitt will discuss the process proposed
by NASA scientists to produce "clean energy" biofuels. The process cleans waste
water, removes carbon dioxide from the air, retains important nutrients and
does not compete with agriculture for land or freshwater. This webinar is part
of the Department of Education Green Strides webinar series.
I Want to Hold Your Hand (Grades 2-5)
Feb. 19, 2013, at 4 - 5 p.m. EST and 6 - 7 p.m. EST
Aerospace education specialist Beth White will lead participants in an activity
to construct a simple robotic-like hand using low-cost materials. Participants
will demonstrate how data is collected when using robotic technology.
Climate Time Machine (Grades K-12)
Feb. 20, 2013, at 4 - 5 p.m. EST
Aerospace education specialist Sandy Kaszynski will help participants get to
know NASA's climate website. Learn how to find resources for teaching or
learning about what we know and how we know about what's happening to Earth.
This webinar is part of the Department of Education Green Strides webinar series
Quantifying Changes Over Time (Grades 4-10)
Feb. 25, 2013, at 4 - 5 p.m. EST and 6 - 7 p.m. EST
Aerospace education specialist Rick Varner will discuss the Landsat missions,
one of the longest running Earth observation missions. Participants will
compare remote sensing images of Earth taken across periods of time to reflect
changes to the observed areas that are both natural and influenced by humans.
Blue Marble Matches: Comparing Earth's Features to the Other Planets (Grades
4-12)
Feb. 26, 2013, at 4 - 5 p.m. EST and 6 - 7 p.m. EST
Aerospace education specialist Susan Kohler will present an activity designed
to introduce students to the geologic processes on Earth. In the activity,
students take on the roles of geologists and planetary scientists as they
observe and interpret satellite photography and use data to explain the
features on distant planets.
For more information about these webinars, and to see a full list of webinars
taking place through March 2013, visit http://neon.psu.edu/webinars/.
Questions about this series of webinars should be directed to Chris Gamrat at
gamrat@xxxxxxx<mailto:gamrat@xxxxxxx>.
The U.S. Department of Education has Green Strides webinars scheduled
throughout 2013. To see a full list of Green Strides webinars, visit
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/webinar.html.
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IRIS Challenge: Tracking a Solar Storm
Join the Tracking a Solar Storm Challenge and guide students as they learn
about the sun's anatomy, the space weather it generates and why studying the
sun is important.
This challenge is designed around NASA's solar mission Interface Region Imaging
Spectrograph, or IRIS. Scheduled to launch in April 2013, the IRIS spacecraft
will study the dynamics of the interface region of our sun's atmosphere using
an ultraviolet telescope and imaging spectrograph. As students participate in
the challenge, they will learn more about the IRIS mission and the instruments
that scientists use to gather solar data.
An educators' guide for the IRIS challenge is available on the Tracking a Solar
Storm website and includes key information for helping students study the sun's
weather, track a solar storm and predict its effect on Earth. Students will
demonstrate what they have learned by collecting data and producing a space
weather report.
The challenge will run February - May 2013.
To learn more about the challenge, visit http://irischallenge.arc.nasa.gov/.
Educators are invited to register now at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZRBWQQK
to receive updates as the challenge develops.
Please email any questions about this challenge to Linda Conrad at
arc-quest-challenge@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:arc-quest-challenge@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>.
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RealWorld-InWorld NASA Engineering Design Challenge
The RealWorld-InWorld NASA Engineering Design Challenge encourages students in
grades 8-12 to explore and build skills essential for successful careers in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics through two phases of
project-based learning and team competition.
RealWorld (Phase 1): Teams of middle- and high-school-aged students, with
support of their teachers/coaches/parents, work collaboratively as engineers
and scientists to explore and design solutions related to the James Webb Space
Telescope.
RealWorld Phase ends: Feb. 4, 2013. To be considered to move to the InWorld
phase, all RealWorld work must be submitted by this deadline.
InWorld (Phase 2): Participating college students select teams of two to four
middle- and high-school-aged students who have completed the RealWorld phase to
build their InWorld teams. Participation is limited to U.S. citizens. Teams
work in a 3-D virtual online environment using 21st century tools to refine
designs and to create 3-D models of their design solutions.
InWorld Phase begins: Feb. 9, 2013.
InWorld Phase ends: April 26, 2013.
NASA scientists and engineers visit and chat virtually throughout both phases
of the challenge.
To learn more about the challenge and to register for online resources for this
free and flexible project, visit
www.nasarealworldinworld.org<http://www.nasarealworldinworld.org/>.
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NASA's DEVELOP Program -- 2013 Summer Session
DEVELOP is a NASA Science Mission Directorate Applied Sciences-sponsored
internship that fosters the training and development of students in the Earth
sciences. The DEVELOP Program extends the application of NASA Earth science
research and technology to meet societal needs.
Students conduct projects that focus on the practical application of NASA's
Earth science research and demonstrate how results can benefit partner
organizations and local communities. Advisors and mentors, from NASA and
partner institutions, provide guidance and support for the program. Students
gain experience using NASA science and technology in a professional setting.
Students from high school through doctoral levels are selected through a
competitive application process. Students chosen by DEVELOP work on teams
onsite at 13 locations in North America. Activities are conducted during three
10-week terms per year: spring, summer and fall. To apply to a DEVELOP center
at a NASA location, applicants must be a citizen of the U.S. However,
international students currently registered at an accredited school in the U.S.
are eligible to apply to DEVELOP regional locations. International applicants
must already have a visa that permits them to work in the U.S.
Applications for the summer 2013 session are due Feb. 4, 2013.
For more information about this unique internship opportunity, please visit the
DEVELOP website at http://develop.larc.nasa.gov<http://develop.larc.nasa.gov/>.
Questions about the DEVELOP Program should be directed by email to
NASA-DL-DEVELOP@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:NASA-DL-DEVELOP@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> or by
telephone to 757-864-3761.
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NASA History Program Office Summer 2013 Internships
The NASA History Program Office is seeking undergraduate and graduate students
for summer 2013 internships. The History Program Office maintains archival
materials to answer research questions from NASA personnel, journalists,
scholars, students at all levels and others from around the world. The division
also edits and publishes several books and monographs each year. It maintains a
large number of websites on NASA history.
Students of all majors are welcome to apply. While detailed prior knowledge of
the aeronautics and space fields is not necessary, a keen interest and some
basic familiarity with these topics are needed. Strong research, writing and
editing skills are essential. Experience with computers, especially hypertext
markup language, or HTML, formatting, is a plus.
Intern projects are flexible. Typical projects include handling a variety of
information requests, editing historical manuscripts, doing research and
writing biographical sketches, updating and creating websites, and identifying
and captioning photos.
Applications for summer 2013 internships are due Feb. 4, 2013.
For more information, visit http://history.nasa.gov/interncall.htm.
If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact Bill Barry at
bill.barry@xxxxxxxx<mailto:bill.barry@xxxxxxxx>.
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Registration Open for the 20th Annual NASA Great Moonbuggy Race
Registration is open for the 20th Annual NASA Great Moonbuggy Race. High school
and college students are challenged to design and build a vehicle that
addresses a series of engineering problems similar to those faced by the
original lunar-roving vehicle team. Each school may enter up to two teams. The
race will take place April 25-27, 2013, in Huntsville, Ala., at the U.S. Space
& Rocket Center.
U.S. teams must register by Feb. 4, 2013.
For more information about the competition and to register online, visit
http://moonbuggy.msfc.nasa.gov/index.html.
U.S. teams with questions should contact Diedra Williams at
Diedra.A.Williams@xxxxxxxx<mailto:Diedra.A.Williams@xxxxxxxx>.
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NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement Mission -- "Let It Snow" Photo Contest
NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement, or GPM, mission announces the "Let It
Snow" photo contest.
As winter winds blow in cold air, snow, ice and freezing rain, the GPM team
wants to know what winter is like in your area or favorite winter vacation spot.
Whether you're in the northern or southern hemisphere, post your coolest
photographs of winter weather. The GPM team will pick the best ones to feature
on the NASA Precipitation Measurement missions websites (http://pmm.nasa.gov/
and http://www.nasa.gov/GPM).
All entrants must be 13 years old or older. The deadline for submitting photos
is Feb. 4, 2013.
For more information and instructions for submitting a photo, visit
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/GPM/news/let-it-snow-photo-contest.html.
Questions about this contest should be emailed to Jacob Reed at
jacob.b.reed@xxxxxxxx<mailto:jacob.b.reed@xxxxxxxx>.
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Engineering Design Challenge: Water Filtration Web Seminar
As part of a series of electronic professional development experiences for
educators, the NASA Explorer Schools project and the National Science Teachers
Association are hosting a 90-minute live professional development Web seminar
on Feb. 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. EST. Get background information about water
recycling on the International Space Station, and then see how to incorporate
the information into an exciting hands-on, inquiry-based challenge requiring
students to solve a problem. Participants will watch a video showing students
engaged in the challenge and discuss possible modifications to the challenge in
order to adapt it for different students and classroom situations.
This is the final time this Web seminar will be held during this school year.
For more information and to register online, visit
http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NES3/webseminar3.aspx.
To learn more about the NASA Explorer Schools project, visit
http://explorerschools.nasa.gov<http://explorerschools.nasa.gov/>.
Email any questions about this opportunity to
NASA-Explorer-Schools@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:NASA-Explorer-Schools@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>.
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U.S. Department of Energy Webcast -- An Energy Literate Citizenry From K to Gray
Join the U.S. Department of Energy for a webinar detailing the "Energy Literacy
Framework," which identifies concepts every citizen should know to be energy
literate. With this document, the Department of Energy aims to empower energy
educators to apply an interdisciplinary, systems-based approach to teaching the
physical, natural and social sciences necessary for a comprehensive
understanding of energy.
The "Energy Literacy Framework" was developed through a series of workshops and
an extensive review and comment process involving the 13 federal partner
agencies, including NASA. The U.S. Global Change Research Program comprises
these agencies and many other education partners. With the "Energy Literacy
Framework" complete and in print, work continues involving education partners
to advance energy education with audiences from K to Gray.
This webinar will take place on Feb. 6, 2013, at 4 p.m. EST.
For more information and to register online, visit
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/198384864.
To learn more about the "Energy Literacy Framework," visit
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/energy_literacy.html.
Questions about this webinar should be emailed to DaNel Hogan at
DaNel.Hogan@xxxxxxxxxx<mailto:DaNel.Hogan@xxxxxxxxxx>.
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Engineering Design Challenge: Lunar Plant Growth Chamber Web Seminar
As part of a series of electronic professional development experiences for
educators, the NASA Explorer Schools project and the National Science Teachers
Association are hosting a 90-minute live professional development Web seminar
for educators on Feb. 7, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. EST. Learn how to incorporate
exciting space exploration problems into your technology or life science
classes. See how you can use the engineering design process to have students
design, build and evaluate the effectiveness of a lunar plant growth chambers
while engaging them in research and standards-based learning experiences.
This seminar will be repeated on May 9, 2013.
For more information and to register online, visit
http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NES3/webseminar25.aspx.
To learn more about the NASA Explorer Schools project, visit
http://explorerschools.nasa.gov<http://explorerschools.nasa.gov/>.
Email any questions about this opportunity to
NASA-Explorer-Schools@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:NASA-Explorer-Schools@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>.
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2013 Space Exploration Educators Conference
Make plans to attend the 19th Annual Space Exploration Educators Conference, to
be held Feb. 7-9, 2013, at Space Center Houston. This conference is for all
K-12 educators. Activities presented use space-related themes to teach across
the curriculum and can be used for science, language arts, mathematics, history
and more.
Attend sessions hosted by scientists and engineers working on the International
Space Station, Mars exploration and the planets beyond. Hear from astronauts
who will be leading the charge in exploration. Attend sessions presented by
educators and receive ready-to-implement classroom ideas. Attendees can earn up
to 24 hours of continuing professional education credit.
Keynote speakers scheduled to attend include astronaut Satoshi Furukawa and
actor LeVar Burton.
For more information, visit http://spacecenter.org/TeachersSEEC.html.
If you have any questions about the conference, please call 281-244-2149 or
email seec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:seec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>.
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2013 NASA Student Airborne Research Program
The NASA Airborne Science Program invites highly motivated junior and senior
undergraduate students to apply for the NASA Student Airborne Research Program,
also known as SARP, 2013. The program provides students with hands-on research
experience in all aspects of a major scientific campaign, from detailed
planning on how to achieve mission objectives to formal presentation of results
and conclusions to peers and others. Students will assist in the operation of
airborne instruments onboard the NASA DC-8 aircraft.
The program takes place in summer 2013. Instrument and flight preparations, and
the research flights themselves, will occur at NASA's Dryden Aircraft
Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif. Data analysis will take place at the
University of California, Irvine.
Successful applicants will be awarded a stipend and meals allowance for eight
weeks of participation in the program. Round-trip travel to California, housing
and transportation will be provided.
The deadline for applications is Feb. 8, 2013.
For more information and to download the program application, visit
http://www.nserc.und.edu/learning/SARP2013.html.
Specific questions about the program should be directed to
SARP2013@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:SARP2013@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>.
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National Air and Space Museum Super Science Saturday Events
Join the National Air and Space Museum on the second Saturday of each month
during 2013 for Super Science Saturday at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in
Chantilly, Va. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all
ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
topics related to aviation and space exploration. Each event takes place from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Admission is free, and parking is $15.
Upcoming topics include:
Feb. 9, 2013 -- Scientists and Inventors
March 9, 2013 -- The Space Shuttle
April 13, 2013 -- How Things Fly
May 11, 2013 -- Astronomy
June 8, 2013 -- Energy
July 13, 2013 -- Weather
Aug. 10, 2013 -- Helicopters
Sept. 14, 2013 -- Living and Working in Space
Oct. 12, 2013 -- Balloons and Blimps
Nov. 9, 2013 -- The Moon and Beyond
Dec. 14, 2013 -- The Wright Brothers
For more information, visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/superscience/.
Questions about this series of lectures should be directed to
nasmpubliclectures@xxxxxx<mailto:nasmpubliclectures@xxxxxx>.
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Plan a Launch Party to Celebrate the Landsat Data Continuity Mission
Did you know that the longest continuous view of Earth from space comes from
the Landsat satellite program? Its 40-year archive offers a priceless record of
changing communities and landscapes. The record continues on Feb. 11, 2013,
when NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey are scheduled to launch the eighth
Landsat satellite, the Landsat Data Continuity Mission.
Join others across the planet in celebration of this much anticipated event by
hosting a launch party! Planning and hosting your own launch party with NASA
resources is fun and easy, and it's a wonderful way to engage your community in
your interests and the work you do.
For more information, including activities, decorations and other Landsat
resources, visit http://launchkit-ldcm.gsfc.nasa.gov/.
Tune in to NASA TV<http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html> to watch
the launch and launch events live, including talks from NASA scientists and
engineers.
Questions about this opportunity should be directed to the "Contact Us" link at
the bottom of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission Launch Party website.
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NASA's REEL Science Communication Contest
So you want to be a NASA producer? NASA is looking for talented high school
students to create videos that engage students in earth science.
Students are consuming over 10 hours of media each day, and video is
increasingly important to reach and engage this audience about science. NASA
earth science missions are kicking off a new video contest challenging high
school students to produce a two-minute video for middle school students. The
videos should focus on one of three topics: Ozone in the Stratosphere, Ship
Tracks and Our Environment, or The Water of the Water Planet.
Winning videos will be posted on NASA's website. Winners will also get the
opportunity to be a NASA producer working with NASA scientists and
communication experts in July 2013 to produce an earth science feature video.
The deadline for submitting videos is Feb. 15, 2013.
-- NEW! Director's Cut Video from NASA Producer Ali Ogden --
NASA producer Ali Ogden created a video, which shares her insight about
producing a video feature for NASA. In this director's cut version of her
Montreal Protocol story, Ali provides practical advice about audience, thinking
visually, story and post-production. These practical tips for video production
will help students with the REEL Science Contest. To view Ogden's video, visit
http://aura.gsfc.nasa.gov/reelscience-video.html.
For more information and instructions for submitting a video, visit
http://aura.gsfc.nasa.gov/reelscience.
Questions about this contest should be emailed to Ginger Butcher at
ginger.butcher-1@xxxxxxxx<mailto:ginger.butcher-1@xxxxxxxx>.
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Host a Real-Time Conversation With Crewmembers Aboard the International Space
Station
NASA is now accepting proposals from U.S. schools, museums, science centers and
community youth organizations to host an Amateur Radio on the International
Space Station, or ARISS, contact between Nov. 1, 2013, and May 1, 2014. To
maximize these radio contact opportunities, NASA is looking for organizations
that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a
well-developed education plan. Proposals are due March 1, 2013.
Using amateur radio, students can ask astronauts questions about life in space
and other space-related topics. Students fully engage in the ARISS contact by
helping set up an amateur radio ground station at the school and then using
that station to talk directly with a crew member on the International Space
Station for approximately 10 minutes. The technology is easier to acquire than
ever before. ARISS has a network of mentors to help organizations obtain the
technology required to host this once in a lifetime opportunity for students.
Interested parties should visit
www.nasa.gov/education/tfs/ariss<http://www.nasa.gov/education/tfs/ariss> to
obtain complete information including how the technology works, what is
expected of the host organization and how to submit the proposal form.
Questions about this opportunity should be emailed to
JSC-TFS-ARISS@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:JSC-TFS-ARISS@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>.
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OSSI -- Summer 2013 Opportunities
The NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative, or OSSI, strives to provide students at
all institutions of higher education access to a portfolio of internship,
fellowship and scholarship opportunities offered by NASA mission directorates
and centers.
Visit the Office of Education Infrastructure Division LaunchPad to find
information on internship, fellowship and scholarship opportunities. The site
features the OSSI online application for recruiting NASA Interns, Fellows and
Scholars, or NIFS. This innovative system allows students to search and apply
for all types of higher-education NASA internship, fellowship and scholarship
opportunities in one location. A single application places the student in the
applicant pool for consideration by all NASA mentors.
Applications for summer 2013 opportunities are due March 15, 2013.
To find available opportunities and to fill out an OSSI online application for
recruiting NIFS, visit https://intern.nasa.gov/index.html.
Inquiries about the OSSI should be submitted via https://intern.nasa.gov/oic/.
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