Oct 1, 2009

Tracy Young Kennedy Space Center, Fla 321-867-2468 tracy g young@nasa gov

Stephanie Schierholz Headquarters, Washington 202-358-4997 stephanie schierholz@nasa gov

RELEASE: 09-227

NASA SPONSORS STUDENT WATER RECYCLING COMPETITION

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla -- NASA is inviting fifth through eighth grade students to participate in a waste limitation management and recycling design challenge Participants in the competition will design and test water recycling systems that could be used for future exploration of the moon The top three teams will receive awards, and the first place team will receive an expense-paid trip to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Teams of up to six students and one teacher or mentor should submit their proposals and results to NASA for evaluation by Feb 1, 2010 Schools in the United States and its territories, science museums, science centers and home school groups may host teams

The winning teams will be announced in May 2010 During the winning team's visit to Kennedy, students will gain first-hand knowledge about NASA's missions, receive behind-the-scenes tours of NASA's launch facilities, and learn about future aerospace and engineering careers

The competition is designed to engage and retain students in the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines critical to NASA's missions

For information about the challenge and how to apply, visit:

http://www nasa gov/offices/education/centers/kennedy/home

For information about NASA's education programs, visit:

http://www nasa gov/education

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