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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:
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 nasmpubli...@si.edu.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Chemistry of Water: Mars Exploration -- Is There Water on Mars? 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 Web seminar on March 12, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. EDT. "Chemistry of Water: Mars Exploration -- Is There Water on Mars?" is an inquiry-based lesson on how atmospheric pressure and vapor pressure affect the boiling point of water. See why the boiling point of water is pressure-dependent, rather than temperature-dependent. Then, by extension, you will deduce if there could be liquid water on Mars.
This is the last time this seminar will be offered during the current school year.
For more information and to register online, visit http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NES3/webseminar18.aspx.
To learn more about the NASA Explorer Schools project, visit http://explorerschools.nasa.gov.
Email any questions about this opportunity to NASA-Explo...@mail.nasa.gov.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Free Exploring Space Lecture Series -- Attend in Person or View Online
The 2013 Exploring Space Lectures will feature world-class scholars discussing the incredibly diverse worlds that make up our solar system. The lectures will be held at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., and are free to attend. Tickets are required. The lectures will be webcast live for free viewing. Lecture videos will be archived.
Curiosity's Mission of Exploration at Gale Crater, Mars
In August 2012, the Curiosity rover arrived on Mars in a daring feat of engineering. John Grotzinger, chief scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory Mission, will share the latest images and scientific results from the Curiosity mission. Grotzinger will also discuss Gale Crater, the area where Curiosity is exploring.
The lecture will take place on March 12, 2013, at 8 p.m. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer.
For more information, visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=4977.
The Voyager Journey to the Edge of Interstellar Space
Launched in 1977 on a journey to explore Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, the two Voyager spacecraft are now over nine billion miles from Earth. Professor Edward Stone of the California Institute of Technology will discuss the epic journey taken by the Voyager spacecraft as they approach interstellar space.
The lecture will take place on April 16, 2013, at 8 p.m. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer.
For more information, visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=4978.
Vesta in the Light of Dawn
Before starting its journey to the dwarf planet Ceres, the Dawn spacecraft spent a year exploring the asteroid Vesta. Principal Scientist Carol Raymond will lead attendees on a tour of the ancient world of Vesta and what it can teach us about the early days of the solar system.
The lecture will take place on May 7, 2013, at 8 p.m. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer session.
For more information, visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=4979.
50 Years of Solar System Exploration: New Worlds, New Discoveries
Through the decades of planetary explorations, a wide variety of spacecraft (orbiters, landers, rovers and more) have revealed an amazing diversity of worlds, each with its own story to tell. Join James L. Green, director of planetary science at NASA Headquarters, as he guides attendees through the 50-year voyage of discovery.
The lecture will take place on June 13, 2013, at 8 p.m. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer.
For more information, visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=4980.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NASA's Digital Learning Network Event -- Small Bodies: Comets and Asteroids
The recent flyby of asteroid 2012 DA14, the disintegration of the asteroid over Chelyabinsk, Russia, and the upcoming comets Pan-STARRS and ISON make 2013 an exciting year for small solar system bodies! Join NASA's Dr. Amy Mainzer, deputy project scientist on the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission, for a live teleconference on March 13, 2013, at 1 p.m. EDT. Dr. Mainzer will discuss different types of small bodies and answers student questions.
If your class is interested in participating in this event via live video conferencing, contact Lyle Tavernier at lyle.ta...@jpl.nasa.gov.
To view a live webcast of the event and submit questions via email, visit http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/dln/webcast/webcast.html.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Algebraic Equations: Calculator Controlled Robots Web Seminar
As part of a series of electronic professional development experiences, the NASA Explorer Schools project and the National Science Teachers Association are hosting a 90-minute Web seminar on March 13, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Discover a unique way of integrating robotic technology into your algebra classes. Robotic missions engage students and provide a unique way of bringing to life the concepts you are teaching. Learn to use programmable Texas Instruments, or TI, calculators and Norland Research Robots to solve problems requiring substituting values for variables in formulas.
This seminar provides an overview of using robotics in algebra so you can make an informed decision about purchasing the robots and other equipment. You do not need to have a Norland Research Robot or programmable TI calculator to participate in this seminar, or know how to program the calculator.
This is the last time this seminar will be offered during the current school year.
For more information and to register online, visit http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NES3/webseminar12.aspx.
To learn more about the NASA Explorer Schools project, visit http://explorerschools.nasa.gov.
Email any questions about this opportunity to the NASA Explorer Schools help desk at NASA-Explo...@mail.nasa.gov.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Meteorology: How Clouds Form Web Seminar
As part of a series of electronic professional development experiences, the NASA Explorer Schools project and the National Science Teachers Association are hosting a free 90-minute Web seminar on March 14, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Learn about the relationships between air pressure, temperature, volume and cloud formation. Get an overview of the necessary conditions for cloud formation and then see how to make a cloud in a bottle. Information will be provided about an extension activity, the S'COOL Project, which involves student participation in authentic science.
This is the last time this seminar will be offered during the current school year.
For more information and to register online, visit URL http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NES3/webseminar10.aspx.
To learn more about the NASA Explorer Schools project, visit http://explorerschools.nasa.gov.
Email any questions about this opportunity to the NASA Explorer Schools help desk at NASA-Explo...@mail.nasa.gov.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pre-Service Teacher Institute at NASA's Kennedy Space Center
NASA's Kennedy Space Center has partnered with Oklahoma State University to offer a 10-day Pre-Service Teacher Institute taking place May 28-June 7, 2013, in Florida. The Pre-Service Teacher Institute is for college students who are preparing to teach elementary or secondary science.
The institute will focus on inquiry-based learning and the incorporation of technology into curriculum. Education specialists from the Kennedy Space Center Educator Resource Center will provide participants with training to inspire student learning of science content through the use of education resources based on NASA missions of research and discovery. Participants will work in small groups to develop lesson plans using NASA educational resources and present these activities to local elementary level students.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years old. Lodging and a stipend, as well as transportation for participants who live outside of Florida, will be provided.
Applications are due March 15, 2013.
For more information and to apply online, visit https://opportunities.nasa.okstate.edu/index.cfm?liftoff=PSTI.Home.
Please email any questions about this opportunity to ksc-erc-educator...@mail.nasa.gov.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sun-Earth Days Observing Certificate Challenge
Attention amateur astronomers! NASA's Sun-Earth Days program wants to feature your astronomy photographs and videos (up to 90 seconds each) of our active sun. Images will be featured on the Sun-Earth Days Solar Maximum Flickr page. And each week, a different image will be selected to highlight on the NASA Sun-Earth Days home page.
Once your image or video is uploaded with the proper supporting information, you will be able to download a certificate of appreciation from the NASA Sun-Earth Days team.
Participants are also invited to upload images of Sun-Earth Days Solar MAX events, celebrations, activities and star parties. These images often provide others with inspiration and new ideas! Make sure to include your name, club or organization's name and a description of the event.
Images and videos must be submitted online by March 22, 2013.
For more information, including instructions for submitting images and videos, visit http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/2013/getinvolved/aa.php.
Questions about this opportunity should be directed to sunea...@gmail.com.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pre-Service Teacher Institute at NASA’s Stennis Space Center
NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center has partnered with Jackson State University to offer a two-week Pre-Service Teacher Institute taking place July 14-26, 2013, in Jackson, Miss. The Pre-Service Teacher Institute is for college students who are preparing to teach middle school grades.
The program is designed to increase students' skills in teaching mathematics and science, while incorporating technology in the curriculum. This is achieved through the development of a problem-based learning aerospace theme. Each student is assigned to an Institute Flight Team. Students develop a lesson plan that they will teach to children from a local school.
Applications are due April 5, 2013.
Applicants must attend a designated member institution. For more information and a list of eligible institutions, visit http://education.ssc.nasa.gov/psti/psti.asp.
Please email any questions about this opportunity to Pamala Heard at pamala...@jsums.edu.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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:
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 nasmpubli...@si.edu.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Chemistry of Water: Mars Exploration -- Is There Water on Mars? 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 Web seminar on March 12, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. EDT. "Chemistry of Water: Mars Exploration -- Is There Water on Mars?" is an inquiry-based lesson on how atmospheric pressure and vapor pressure affect the boiling point of water. See why the boiling point of water is pressure-dependent, rather than temperature-dependent. Then, by extension, you will deduce if there could be liquid water on Mars.
This is the last time this seminar will be offered during the current school year.
For more information and to register online, visit http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NES3/webseminar18.aspx.
To learn more about the NASA Explorer Schools project, visit http://explorerschools.nasa.gov.
Email any questions about this opportunity to NASA-Explo...@mail.nasa.gov.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Free Exploring Space Lecture Series -- Attend in Person or View Online
The 2013 Exploring Space Lectures will feature world-class scholars discussing the incredibly diverse worlds that make up our solar system. The lectures will be held at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., and are free to attend. Tickets are required. The lectures will be webcast live for free viewing. Lecture videos will be archived.
Curiosity's Mission of Exploration at Gale Crater, Mars
In August 2012, the Curiosity rover arrived on Mars in a daring feat of engineering. John Grotzinger, chief scientist for the Mars Science Laboratory Mission, will share the latest images and scientific results from the Curiosity mission. Grotzinger will also discuss Gale Crater, the area where Curiosity is exploring.
The lecture will take place on March 12, 2013, at 8 p.m. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer.
For more information, visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=4977.
The Voyager Journey to the Edge of Interstellar Space
Launched in 1977 on a journey to explore Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, the two Voyager spacecraft are now over nine billion miles from Earth. Professor Edward Stone of the California Institute of Technology will discuss the epic journey taken by the Voyager spacecraft as they approach interstellar space.
The lecture will take place on April 16, 2013, at 8 p.m. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer.
For more information, visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=4978.
Vesta in the Light of Dawn
Before starting its journey to the dwarf planet Ceres, the Dawn spacecraft spent a year exploring the asteroid Vesta. Principal Scientist Carol Raymond will lead attendees on a tour of the ancient world of Vesta and what it can teach us about the early days of the solar system.
The lecture will take place on May 7, 2013, at 8 p.m. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer session.
For more information, visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=4979.
50 Years of Solar System Exploration: New Worlds, New Discoveries
Through the decades of planetary explorations, a wide variety of spacecraft (orbiters, landers, rovers and more) have revealed an amazing diversity of worlds, each with its own story to tell. Join James L. Green, director of planetary science at NASA Headquarters, as he guides attendees through the 50-year voyage of discovery.
The lecture will take place on June 13, 2013, at 8 p.m. Come early to see a free film and to meet the lecturer.
For more information, visit http://airandspace.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=4980.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NASA's Digital Learning Network Event -- Small Bodies: Comets and Asteroids
The recent flyby of asteroid 2012 DA14, the disintegration of the asteroid over Chelyabinsk, Russia, and the upcoming comets Pan-STARRS and ISON make 2013 an exciting year for small solar system bodies! Join NASA's Dr. Amy Mainzer, deputy project scientist on the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission, for a live teleconference on March 13, 2013, at 1 p.m. EDT. Dr. Mainzer will discuss different types of small bodies and answers student questions.
If your class is interested in participating in this event via live video conferencing, contact Lyle Tavernier at lyle.ta...@jpl.nasa.gov.
To view a live webcast of the event and submit questions via email, visit http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/dln/webcast/webcast.html.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Algebraic Equations: Calculator Controlled Robots Web Seminar
As part of a series of electronic professional development experiences, the NASA Explorer Schools project and the National Science Teachers Association are hosting a 90-minute Web seminar on March 13, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Discover a unique way of integrating robotic technology into your algebra classes. Robotic missions engage students and provide a unique way of bringing to life the concepts you are teaching. Learn to use programmable Texas Instruments, or TI, calculators and Norland Research Robots to solve problems requiring substituting values for variables in formulas.
This seminar provides an overview of using robotics in algebra so you can make an informed decision about purchasing the robots and other equipment. You do not need to have a Norland Research Robot or programmable TI calculator to participate in this seminar, or know how to program the calculator.
This is the last time this seminar will be offered during the current school year.
For more information and to register online, visit http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NES3/webseminar12.aspx.
To learn more about the NASA Explorer Schools project, visit http://explorerschools.nasa.gov.
Email any questions about this opportunity to the NASA Explorer Schools help desk at NASA-Explo...@mail.nasa.gov.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Meteorology: How Clouds Form Web Seminar
As part of a series of electronic professional development experiences, the NASA Explorer Schools project and the National Science Teachers Association are hosting a free 90-minute Web seminar on March 14, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Learn about the relationships between air pressure, temperature, volume and cloud formation. Get an overview of the necessary conditions for cloud formation and then see how to make a cloud in a bottle. Information will be provided about an extension activity, the S'COOL Project, which involves student participation in authentic science.
This is the last time this seminar will be offered during the current school year.
For more information and to register online, visit URL http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NES3/webseminar10.aspx.
To learn more about the NASA Explorer Schools project, visit http://explorerschools.nasa.gov.
Email any questions about this opportunity to the NASA Explorer Schools help desk at NASA-Explo...@mail.nasa.gov.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pre-Service Teacher Institute at NASA's Kennedy Space Center
NASA's Kennedy Space Center has partnered with Oklahoma State University to offer a 10-day Pre-Service Teacher Institute taking place May 28-June 7, 2013, in Florida. The Pre-Service Teacher Institute is for college students who are preparing to teach elementary or secondary science.
The institute will focus on inquiry-based learning and the incorporation of technology into curriculum. Education specialists from the Kennedy Space Center Educator Resource Center will provide participants with training to inspire student learning of science content through the use of education resources based on NASA missions of research and discovery. Participants will work in small groups to develop lesson plans using NASA educational resources and present these activities to local elementary level students.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years old. Lodging and a stipend, as well as transportation for participants who live outside of Florida, will be provided.
Applications are due March 15, 2013.
For more information and to apply online, visit https://opportunities.nasa.okstate.edu/index.cfm?liftoff=PSTI.Home.
Please email any questions about this opportunity to ksc-erc-educator...@mail.nasa.gov.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sun-Earth Days Observing Certificate Challenge
Attention amateur astronomers! NASA's Sun-Earth Days program wants to feature your astronomy photographs and videos (up to 90 seconds each) of our active sun. Images will be featured on the Sun-Earth Days Solar Maximum Flickr page. And each week, a different image will be selected to highlight on the NASA Sun-Earth Days home page.
Once your image or video is uploaded with the proper supporting information, you will be able to download a certificate of appreciation from the NASA Sun-Earth Days team.
Participants are also invited to upload images of Sun-Earth Days Solar MAX events, celebrations, activities and star parties. These images often provide others with inspiration and new ideas! Make sure to include your name, club or organization's name and a description of the event.
Images and videos must be submitted online by March 22, 2013.
For more information, including instructions for submitting images and videos, visit http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/2013/getinvolved/aa.php.
Questions about this opportunity should be directed to sunea...@gmail.com.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pre-Service Teacher Institute at NASA’s Stennis Space Center
NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center has partnered with Jackson State University to offer a two-week Pre-Service Teacher Institute taking place July 14-26, 2013, in Jackson, Miss. The Pre-Service Teacher Institute is for college students who are preparing to teach middle school grades.
The program is designed to increase students' skills in teaching mathematics and science, while incorporating technology in the curriculum. This is achieved through the development of a problem-based learning aerospace theme. Each student is assigned to an Institute Flight Team. Students develop a lesson plan that they will teach to children from a local school.
Applications are due April 5, 2013.
Applicants must attend a designated member institution. For more information and a list of eligible institutions, visit http://education.ssc.nasa.gov/psti/psti.asp.
Please email any questions about this opportunity to Pamala Heard at pamala...@jsums.edu.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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