[tccrockets] Re: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
- From: Jack Garibaldi <jackgaribaldi@xxxxxxx>
- To: "'Chris Bauer'" <cbauer@xxxxxxxx>, "TCC -Chat " <tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:43:26 -0700
Didn?t see anything but will post on the chat. Did anyone find Chris?s Hat?
Jack G
From: Chris Bauer [mailto:cbauer@xxxxxxxx]
Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2011 4:47 PM
To: 'JACK GARIBALDI'
Subject: RE: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Hey Jack!
Thanks for a great day- looking at the footage and I?m really pleased.
Got back and discovered that I?m missing my hat. Wondering if it fell out
of our van while we were packing up. It?s an army green wide-brimmed
?boonie? hat. Has a lot of sentimental value. If it turns up, I?ll gladly
pay for postage!
Thanks again! And I?ll be in contact about seeing if I can get the names of
folks who might klike to share their footage.
Cheers!
-Chris
Christopher Bauer
Media Producer, QUEST
KQED
Northern California public media
2601 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel: 415-553-2294
Email: cbauer@xxxxxxxx
QUEST- A KQED multimedia series exploring science, nature and environment in
Northern California and beyond
Listen- Mondays 6:30 & 8:30am KQED Public Radio 88.5FM
Watch- Wednesdays 7:30 pm KQED Public Television 9
Explore it all on <http://www.kqed.org/quest> kqed.org/quest
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From: JACK GARIBALDI [mailto:jackgaribaldi@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 12:42 PM
To: Chris Bauer
Subject: RE: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Out here now
Jack
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From: cbauer@xxxxxxxx
To: JackGaribaldi@xxxxxxx
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:06:49 -0700
Subject: RE: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Hey Jack-
I?ll give you a call if this doesn?t reach you. But wanted to see if you
have a location locked down. Also, let me know how I can find you one we
arrive.
Thanks a bunch!
-Chris
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From: JACK GARIBALDI [mailto:JackGaribaldi@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 2:27 PM
To: Chris Bauer
Subject: Re: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
you can call me Thursday night or Friday and I should have a field location
by then.
Jack G
209-986-5829
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Bauer <mailto:cbauer@xxxxxxxx>
To: 'JACK GARIBALDI' <mailto:JackGaribaldi@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 2:24 PM
Subject: RE: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Great!! Okay- I'm booking it. Tell us where to meet you and we'll see you
at 9:00AM (or hopefully a bit earlier) on Saturday! Thanks a bunch!!!
Cheers
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From: JACK GARIBALDI [mailto:JackGaribaldi@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 2:23 PM
To: Chris Bauer
Subject: Re: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Yes that is doable because most everyone will want to get there birds up
early so you should be fine.
Jack G
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Bauer <mailto:cbauer@xxxxxxxx>
To: 'JACK GARIBALDI' <mailto:jackgaribaldi@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 2:07 PM
Subject: RE: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Hello sir-
Okay- so I just had the story meeting with my series producer and managing
editor and they raised some concerns - mainly around budget. Basically
doing an overnight was nixed. So for me to cover October Skies I'd have to
drive down in the early AM, arrive around 9AM, shoot launches and interviews
until about 1PM and then leave in order to get back to San Francisco within
a 12 hour day. Do you think I can get what we need between 9AM and 1PM?
(I'm also hoping we might be able to make contact with people who are
videotaping their launches and be able to use their video) I'm hoping that
works.
Otherwise, is there someone at LUNAR you think I could contact about
possibly scheduling a day to meet and do some small scale launches just for
the show?
Your advice and guidance is very welcome!!! What can we realistically
accomplish?
Thanks for your help and understanding!
Cheers
-Chris
Christopher Bauer
Media Producer, QUEST
KQED
Northern California public media
2601 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel: 415-553-2294
Email: cbauer@xxxxxxxx
QUEST- A KQED multimedia series exploring science, nature and environment in
Northern California and beyond
Listen- Mondays 6:30 & 8:30am KQED Public Radio 88.5FM
Watch- Wednesdays 7:30 pm KQED Public Television 9
Explore it all on <http://www.kqed.org/quest> kqed.org/quest
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From: JACK GARIBALDI [mailto:jackgaribaldi@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 4:32 PM
To: Chris Bauer
Subject: Re: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Not close to the Bay Area my schedule is after October Skies I go to Plaster
Blaster in Ocotillo, Ca then the week after I am in Lucerne Valley, Ca for
Rocstock these are all three day launches for the bigger clubs in
California.
Jack G
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Bauer <mailto:cbauer@xxxxxxxx>
To: 'Jack Garibaldi' <mailto:jackgaribaldi@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 10:20 AM
Subject: RE: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
That's great! Sound like an awesome day!!
Here's another question- I have a very limited budget. I need to capture
this whole story in 2-3 shot days. Going down to October Skies will
effectively eat up 2 shoot days (I need to pay the crew the same if they are
traveling or shooting) Are there any other upcoming launches scheduled for
the next month that are closer to the Bay Area? Or, if not, could we put
together a small group to launch some rockets for the show? (closer to the
Bay Area) For example, I did a story of rocketeers for The New Edge about
10 years ago. We hooked up with LUNAR and launched some smaller rockets
out at Livermore. The guys did a nice "show and tell" with the larger
rockets and they gave us some great footage of the bigger rockets in action
and I wove it all together. This story needs to dig a bit deeper into the
science and technology than we did back then. My concern is that we wont
have the time to get the whole story. It would be great if we could put
something together with you and a select group and free up another day of
shooting for me. But as my Mom has always told me, "beggars can't be
choosers."
Thanks again for all your help!!
Cheers
-Chris
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From: Jack Garibaldi [mailto:jackgaribaldi@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 4:41 PM
To: Chris Bauer
Subject: RE: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
200-300 people and rockets 6" tall and ½" round to 16ft tall and 10" round
Jack G
From: Chris Bauer [mailto:cbauer@xxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 2:41 PM
To: 'JACK GARIBALDI'
Subject: RE: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
FANTASTIC! This is immensely helpful. Can you give me a ballpark of how
many people you expect to be there? And how big are the rockets you will be
launching?
Thanks again!
-Chris
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From: JACK GARIBALDI [mailto:JackGaribaldi@xxxxxxx]
<mailto:%5bmailto:JackGaribaldi@xxxxxxx%5d>
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 2:32 PM
To: Chris Bauer
Subject: Re: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
I won't have the site until a day or two we move month to month on Farm
ground below is my number to call and see where we are at but it will be off
of Kamm and 145 by the dairy. I would recommend Harris Ranch for a decent
place to stay and it is about 20 minutes from the launch site off of the
I-5. The weather is supposed to be around 80 in the day and 50 at night we
are in farm fields so I wouldn't wear flip flop shoes surrounded by
agriculture crops so that means pesky fly's and bugs so maybe some bug
spray, water is a must we will have porta potties on site and you should do
like ice chests and easy to make lunches like sandwiches so you don't have
to leave off site to go and eat it is easier and you won't miss any action
then at the end of the day you can go into town and re-stock and re-group
eat etc. We launch rockets so high shutter speed camera's work better and if
you are filming well practice on some small stuff to be able to pan out and
get good for the big ones other than that we will have a safety meeting
before the launch it would be nice if your crew was there so we can go over
some basic rules and do's and not to do's.
Jack G
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Bauer <mailto:cbauer@xxxxxxxx>
To: 'JACK GARIBALDI' <mailto:JackGaribaldi@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 1:58 PM
Subject: RE: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Great!
Could you tell me exactly where the launch suite is? And do you have
recommendations of where we should stay? And is there any special gear or
provisions we should plan on bringing?
Thanks again!
-Chris
Christopher Bauer
Media Producer, QUEST
KQED
Northern California public media
2601 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel: 415-553-2294
Email: cbauer@xxxxxxxx
QUEST- A KQED multimedia series exploring science, nature and environment in
Northern California and beyond
Listen- Mondays 6:30 & 8:30am KQED Public Radio 88.5FM
Watch- Wednesdays 7:30 pm KQED Public Television 9
Explore it all on <http://www.kqed.org/quest> kqed.org/quest
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From: JACK GARIBALDI [mailto:JackGaribaldi@xxxxxxx]
<mailto:%5bmailto:JackGaribaldi@xxxxxxx%5d>
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 1:54 PM
To: Chris Bauer
Subject: Re: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Hi Chris
Yes that is fine, Saturday would be the best day you and your crew our
waiver opens up at 9:00am to start flying.
Jack G
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Bauer <mailto:cbauer@xxxxxxxx>
To: 'JACK GARIBALDI' <mailto:jackgaribaldi@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 1:45 PM
Subject: RE: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Hello Sir-
Thank you. Again, we'd love to attend October Skies. If we can swing it,
I'll need to book a camera crew asap. I apologize for the short notice.
Regardless, I really look forward to telling this story!
Thanks again!!
-Chris
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From: JACK GARIBALDI [mailto:jackgaribaldi@xxxxxxx]
<mailto:%5bmailto:jackgaribaldi@xxxxxxx%5d>
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 5:36 PM
To: Chris Bauer; James Dougherty
Subject: RE: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
I am traveling to an Arizona launch and will e-mail back when I get there.
Jack
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From: cbauer@xxxxxxxx
To: jafrado@xxxxxxxxx; JackGaribaldi@xxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:58:27 -0700
Subject: RE: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Hello gentlemen-
I just wanted to follow up Steve's kind introduction. I'm a producer on the
science multimedia program QUEST. (You can see all our work here:
http://science.kqed.org/quest/ ) This show is long-format TV documentary
style. I'd like to come down to October Skies and film the event for a
story I'm doing on Rocketeering. The story will be 10 or 11 minutes long
(that's a good chunk on TV time). We take our science a bit more seriously
than normal science TV fare. So we'll be focusing a lot of the engineering,
aerodynamics, physics, chemistry, etc. But we'll also want the story to be
fun and engaging! I don't think that will be hard.
We would be as unobtrusive as we can. I understand people are there to have
fun and launch their rockets. We would not want to get in the way of that.
I'd like to get footage of launches and talk to people about their rockets
and the model rocket community, etc. Jack, another person I have been in
contact with also recommended that I talk with you. I don't know if you
would be flattered but you were described as the "grand-daddy of
rocketeering." That said, I'd like to interview you if we can carve out a
time.
Do you think it would be possible for us to cover October Skies and talk
with folks? If so, can you give me details about the event, where the
launches will take place; do we need special equipment, etc? Which day
would you recommend we attend? (I'm guessing Saturday) And where would you
recommend we stay?
Thanks so much for your time and consideration
Cheers
-Chris
Christopher Bauer
Media Producer, QUEST
KQED
Northern California public media
2601 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel: 415-553-2294
Email: cbauer@xxxxxxxx
QUEST- A KQED multimedia series exploring science, nature and environment in
Northern California and beyond
Listen- Mondays 6:30 & 8:30am KQED Public Radio 88.5FM
Watch- Wednesdays 7:30 pm KQED Public Television 9
Explore it all on <http://www.kqed.org/quest> kqed.org/quest
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From: Steve Jurvetson [mailto:SJ@xxxxxxx] <mailto:%5bmailto:SJ@xxxxxxx%5d>
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 2:57 PM
To: Chris Bauer
Cc: toma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; James Dougherty; JACK GARIBALDI
Subject: Re: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Chris,
Let me introduce you to some serious rocketeers and hopefully they will
share our excitement for your KQED program.
James, Jack: Chris was looking for a cool rocket even for TV coverage and he
is hoping that can be October Skies. I mentioned you as connection points
for this. If it sounds good to you, perhaps you have projects to showcase
as well. Some of what I head from James might be right up the alley of the
program.
Tom: connections to students, STEM and "big babies that might reach the edge
of space" all made me think of you. =)
I hope this can be a fruitful introduction!
Steve
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Steve Jurvetson
Draper Fisher Jurvetson
Phone 650-233-9000
Work http://www.DFJ.com/steve
Old Blog http://jurvetson.blogspot.com
Photoblog http://www.DFJ.com/J
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From: Chris Bauer <cbauer@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:26:52 -0700
To: Steve Jurvetson <sj@xxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
I love "illegal in California." That's just good TV.
I figured people would be focused on their own deal at October Skies.
That's pretty normal across the board for those types of things. Their
enthusiasm is for rockets, not TV. I don't blame them. But as long as we
don't interfere, I'm sure we'll be able to get some great stuff and people
will be excited to share their love for the game.
You not being at October Skies does not throw any monkey in the wrench for
me. I'd still want you to be a main character if you are willing.
It would be a huge help if you could provide introductions to the folk's
running October Skies. I think being introduced by an insider is a lot
easier than if I came cold-calling.
And that goes for Tom at RocketMavericks too. When we shoot anything (be
they rockets or video) with kids we are hyper-sensitive. Everything will be
safe and above-board. We have a protocol to make sure parents are fully
aware of what is going on and how their kids will be portrayed.
Unfortunately, I can't get to NASA this weekend as it's my wedding
anniversary. And as much as that would be a perfect day for me, I don't
think it would be my wife's idea of how to spend the day. "What? It's
rockets! That's romantic!" (RATS!)
Thanks a bunch!
-Chris
Christopher Bauer
Media Producer, QUEST
KQED
Northern California public media
2601 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel: 415-553-2294
Email: cbauer@xxxxxxxx
QUEST- A KQED multimedia series exploring science, nature and environment in
Northern California and beyond
Listen- Mondays 6:30 & 8:30am KQED Public Radio 88.5FM
Watch- Wednesdays 7:30 pm KQED Public Television 9
Explore it all on kqed.org/quest <http://www.kqed.org/quest>
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From: Steve Jurvetson [mailto:SJ@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 2:00 PM
To: Chris Bauer
Subject: Re: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Chris,
Great. Happy to help.
October Skies: want me to introduce you to the folks running that? James is
local and might know the garage you are looking for.
Kids: Yeah, Tom at RocketMavericks would be great for this and the
Science/STEM side. Could also find kids in the TARC groups (other intro I
could make). The kids also launch a bunch of Estes rockets at NASA Ames
(this month's launch is Saturday. See http://www.lunar.org/ for calendar)
As I mentioned, I unfortunately will not be at October Skies this year.
Maybe that throws a wrench in some of the plans below...
Oh, and yes on the launch event. It's tricky to get detailed interviews
from folks launching rockets there. Some, like Tom, might be available to
narrate around, as he only launches big stuff that's illegal in California.
=)
Steve
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Steve Jurvetson
Draper Fisher Jurvetson
Phone 650-233-9000
Work http://www.DFJ.com/steve
Old Blog http://jurvetson.blogspot.com
Photoblog http://www.DFJ.com/J
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From: Chris Bauer <cbauer@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:30:39 -0700
To: Steve Jurvetson <sj@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Rocketeers for KQED's QUEST
Hey Steve-
Happy to report that I just got my Rocketeer story green-lit. so, we're set
for launch! (So to speak. ahem.) It's also been fast-tracked. So I have
to get moving. I'll have 2 or 3 shoot days and I'll obviously be relying on
a lot of acquired footage.
I'm going to look into going down to October Skies. I think that will be
the best chance I'll have to talk to a lot of people about the bigger
rockets. And it'll be good to meet people, capture the general culture and
see a lot of launches.
Then I'd like to set something up specifically for the show where we'll be
able to drill down a bit more on the science, engineering and tech. (You
would have a better understanding of the mood of the events, but I'm
guessing people are focused on their rockets and seeing other people launch
and wont want to be bothered (much) by a roaming TV crew. I don't know,
maybe people will be open. But I thought it might be better to have
something isolated so we're in more control without infringing on people's
fun) I'd like to maybe get into somebody's workshop and see how these
things are build. And then maybe go out with them (or a small group) and
launch some rockets.
Regardless, I'd like for you to be one of my main characters in this story.
I think you embody the fascination and enthusiasm that powers model rocket
building at all levels. (Why I wrote you in the first place) Basically, I
want to extend and do a "mini-documentary" of your TED Talk- take it out to
the launch site, expand it out to 10 or 11 minutes, drill down deeper into
the science and technology and crank up the volume!
Another thing we want to do is show a kid or group of kids. One of the
things I'd obviously like to capture with this story is their enthusiasm,
and budding interest in science and engineering, physics and math. But
another thing I'd like to talk to them about is failure and the idea of "if
at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again." This is a somewhat unique
attribute that is so reflective of our local Bay Area tech-centric culture.
Failure is not failure if you learn from it and keep trying. So when a
kid's rocket, that he's been working on for months, blows up on the launch
pad and he dusts himself off, laughs, goes back to the drawing board and
tries harder- that risk taking or openness to failure and learning is
something that these kids will carry with them forever. I want to capture
that. Are there Boy Scout groups? Is there a group from Mavericks?
So. What do you think?
Thanks again for all your help. You have no idea how much I'm looking
forward to this one!
Cheers!
-Chris
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From: Steve Jurvetson [mailto:SJ@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 2:02 PM
To: Chris Bauer
Subject: Re: Questions re: Exoskeletons/Rocketeers & Kids for KQED's QUEST
October Skies: I thought I was going to be there, but alas will not:
http://tccrockets.com/
Can connect you with the the launch leaders there.
Weather permitting, I might be at Snow Ranch on Nov 5.
http://www.lunar.org/
Big projects: I could connect you with these ones from last weekend:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPkw9-GnOT8 (that one is my video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvDqoxMUroA (amazing stuff here)
Some photos: http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=BALLS+20
<http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=BALLS+20&m=tags&w=44124348109%40N01&s=int>
&m=tags&w=44124348109%40N01&s=int
Steve
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Steve Jurvetson
Draper Fisher Jurvetson
Phone 650-233-9000
Work http://www.DFJ.com/steve
Old Blog http://jurvetson.blogspot.com
Photoblog http://www.DFJ.com/J
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From: Chris Bauer <cbauer@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 13:54:32 -0700
To: Steve Jurvetson <sj@xxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Questions re: Exoskeletons/Rocketeers & Kids for KQED's QUEST
Hey Steve-
I'm looking into green-lighting the rocket story for our show QUEST. (My
timing is I'd have to shoot in October of early November) When and where is
October Skies? Are you going to be there and would you like to participate
in the show? And do you know who I could/should talk to about getting
footage of bigger events such as the ones shown in your TED talk? We're
certainly going to want to talk about the goals to reach space and break the
sound barrier. Also seeing those rockets firsthand and explaining the tech
would be great- even if we don't get to launch it.
I'm also interested in talking with a local (Bay Area) rocketeering club who
I might be able to go out with and do some small launches just for us. I've
done this in the past in Livermore. Preferably I'd like a group who could
launch a camera up so we can get the cool rocket POV.
Thanks for your help!
-Chris
Christopher Bauer
Media Producer, QUEST
KQED
Northern California public media
2601 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel: 415-553-2294
Email: cbauer@xxxxxxxx
QUEST- A KQED multimedia series exploring science, nature and environment in
Northern California and beyond
Listen- Mondays 6:30 & 8:30am KQED Public Radio 88.5FM
Watch- Wednesdays 7:30 pm KQED Public Television 9
Explore it all on kqed.org/quest <http://www.kqed.org/quest>
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From: Steve Jurvetson [mailto:SJ@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 5:15 PM
To: Chris Bauer
Subject: Re: Questions re: Exoskeletons/Rocketeers & Kids for KQED's QUEST
Sure. But the rockets won't be as big (that's CA vs NV for you!).
Snow Ranch in early December is about 2 hour drive from here. And October
Skies is south of Fresno (about 3 hrs and change).
Steve
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Steve Jurvetson
Draper Fisher Jurvetson
Phone 650-233-9000
Work http://www.DFJ.com/steve
Old Blog http://jurvetson.blogspot.com
Photoblog http://www.DFJ.com/J
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From: Chris Bauer <cbauer@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:19:34 -0700
To: Steve Jurvetson <sj@xxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Questions re: Exoskeletons/Rocketeers & Kids for KQED's QUEST
Hey Steve-
Thanks for the prompt reply! See? You go to a conference, take a picture
with a guy in a goofy suit and suddenly you're an exoskeleton expert!
Although, hitting Mach 2.2 does qualify you as a steely eyed missile man!
That's freaking amazing! And your son's rocket looks to be a chip off the
block. Nice work! Once I get this story green-lit, I'd like to talk with
you about participating. Your enthusiasm is infectious and that always
makes for a good TV story.
Thanks for the contacts and information. I just spoke to our web producer
about the possibility of doing the rocket story for our web series. (Web is
much more nimble). So we'll see what we can pull off. Or if we do it for
TV (my first choice) I think we'd have to wait until next season. And with
that I'd have to wait for another later launch. In the mean time, are there
any launches planned closer to home?
Thanks again! I look forward to talking with you more and seeing the
rockets in person!
Cheers!
-Chris
Christopher Bauer
Media Producer, QUEST
KQED
Northern California public media
2601 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel: 415-553-2294
Email: cbauer@xxxxxxxx
QUEST- A KQED multimedia series exploring science, nature and environment in
Northern California and beyond
Listen- Mondays 6:30 & 8:30am KQED Public Radio 88.5FM
Watch- Wednesdays 7:30 pm KQED Public Television 9
Explore it all on kqed.org/quest <http://www.kqed.org/quest>
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From: Steve Jurvetson [mailto:SJ@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 1:49 PM
To: Chris Bauer
Subject: Re: Questions re: Exoskeletons/Rocketeers & Kids for KQED's QUEST
Chris,
Good to hear from you.
I can mainly help on #2.
On exoskeletons, I don't have any direct experience to help you with. Just
some photos. HAL was funny. Here's another:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/5519850013/
For big rockets and STEM, I'd recommend Tom Atchison
<toma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
http://www.rocketmavericks.com/education
And yes, I have been keeping up with rockets. Hit Mach 2.2
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/5028263969/
And my son did a scratch design that is way cool:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/5593559318/
Check the video link...
Planning on another big launch this month. And your timing is perfect. The
two best launch events are coming up in the next month (black rock desert,
about 2 hr drive from Reno airport).
XPRS http://www.xprs.org/
And then
BALLS: http://www.balls19.com/
photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/sets/72157594310484478
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/sets/1031736/with/252084585/
Steve
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Steve Jurvetson
Draper Fisher Jurvetson
Phone 650-233-9000
Work http://www.DFJ.com/steve
Old Blog http://jurvetson.blogspot.com
Photoblog http://www.DFJ.com/J
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From: Chris Bauer <cbauer@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 12:54:54 -0700
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Hello Steve-
My name is Chris Bauer and I'm a producer for KQED's award winning science &
environment program "QUEST." I am not sure if you will remember me, but a
while back I produced a profile on you for CNET's News.com. yikes. was that
10 years ago? Time flies. (I wonder if you're still playing Ultimate
Frisbee.)
QUEST <http://www.kqed.org/quest> is a unique multi-media production
combining television, radio, web and education as one unit. We are
partnered with numerous Bay Area science museums, research institutes, and
other community-based organizations. Now in its fifth season, QUEST has
produced hundreds of educational media pieces, reached more than 36 million
viewers and listeners, and has helped foster our audience's curiosity and
interest in science, as well as inspiring our community to care more about
their environment.
I'm writing you today for three reasons. I'm hoping you might be able to
help or advise me.
1. Exoskeletons. I'm currently working on a story about exoskeletons
for our TV show. I'm going to be profiling Dr. Kazerooni at UC Berkeley and
a paraplegic student named Austin Whitney, who worked with Dr. Kaz's lab to
develop an exoskeleton in time for him to walk across the stage at his
college graduation. We'll also be talking about Berkeley Bionics, REX,
ReWalk, HAL and some of the work being done for the Department of Defense.
What I don't have is a "generalist." In my preliminary research I saw a
picture of you standing next to a person wearing the HAL suit. What I need
is someone to talk about the advancements in engineering and technology that
has led to the development of exoskeleton technology. I want someone who
can talk about the various different applications, as well as the different
engineering approaches being taken to create this technology. Lastly, what
is the potential and future of this? Have you been directly or indirectly
involved with any of the companies developing exoskeletons? I'm looking for
someone who could be inspiring about engineering into the future. Sometimes
things we've relegated to science fiction can become science fact! With
your engineering background and reputation for finding some of the "next
best things", I think you could be a unique voice in this story to sum it
all up. If you could fill that roll, would you have any available time in
the next couple weeks to arrange an on-camera interview?
2. Rocketeers. I'm also now developing a story idea for QUEST TV or
our QUEST Web series "Science on the SPOT" about amateur rocket builder's
quest to reach space. I produced a similar story for CNET, profiling a
group of engineers from Lawrence Livermore Lab who built model rockets in
their spare time. But I know that things have advanced considerably since
then. At the same time I think launch sites have diminished and made it a
bit harder for amateur rocket builders to find a place to fire their
rockets. Lastly, I'd like to showcase the rocket builders, who you talked
about in your TED presentation, who are building some big babies that might
reach the edge of space. So, some questions- Are you still involved with
amateur rocket building? Who are some of the best local players I should
contact for this story? And when do the big launches take place? And
where? Basically, I want to capture the enthusiasm you expressed so well in
your TED talk!
3. KIDS. I'm currently creating a companion program for QUEST that
will target a younger audience, aimed mainly at students grades K through 5.
Like QUEST, this multi-media program will feature an interactive website,
education materials and a weekly TV series (aired on both KQED and KTEH- now
known as "KQED Plus"). KID QUEST is designed to be driven by education and
its main goal is to improve science literacy. QUEST's award-winning media
are already combined with 21st century teaching materials and curricula that
are distributed via kqed.org/quest, iTunesU, and other resources such as PBS
LearningMedia, a partnership between WGBH's Teachers' Domain and PBS
Education. QUEST Education also reaches out directly to local science
teachers. KID QUEST will continue and expand those materials for elementary
school students. Each story will have attached educational materials
designed to promote and enhance STEM education, both for teachers and
students, inside the classroom and out. But while we strive to educate,
even more importantly we aim to inspire. The show and the stories will be
fun, exciting and entertaining. We are in a particularly advantageous place
to accomplish this. First, we will be able to access and re-purpose a great
deal of QUEST's existing content, which can be re-written, re-edited and
re-voiced for a younger audience. While that will make this TV series
particularly economical, it also gives our audience the unique ability and
added advantage to directly access more advanced content. I think this sets
KID QUEST apart from all other science shows for children. We will nimbly
bridge that gap between "little kids" and "big kids." Students and teachers
who are craving more advanced content will have it at their fingertips. So
there's my "elevator pitch." And please pardon my naivety- I'm a content
creator, not a fundraiser. But I wanted your thoughts on the KID QUEST
idea. There is an alarming need for advancement of STEM education and it
seems to me there are many people and companies in the Bay Area who have a
vested interest in the next generation of home-grown scientists and
engineers. Frankly, I'm not sure how my colleagues in KQED's development
department reach out to raise money but my thinking is an "outside the box"
(sorry for the lame cliché) approach fits both the program, as well as the
people who would most likely support such an initiative. Given your
influence, connections and forward-thinking, I'd be greatly interested in
your thoughts on this.
Thank you for your time. If you have any questions, please drop me a line
or give me a call. And if you don't mind, I'd like to give you a call to
talk about exoskeletons and possibly arranging an interview.
Thanks again! Hope all is well!
Sincerely,
Chris Bauer
Christopher Bauer
Media Producer, QUEST
KQED
Northern California public media
2601 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel: 415-553-2294
Email: cbauer@xxxxxxxx
QUEST- A KQED multimedia series exploring science, nature and environment in
Northern California and beyond
Listen- Mondays 6:30 & 8:30am KQED Public Radio 88.5FM
Watch- Wednesdays 7:30 pm KQED Public Television 9
Explore it all on kqed.org/quest <http://www.kqed.org/quest>
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