Feb 23, 2012

Ann Marie Trotta Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1601 ann marie trotta@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M12-032

D C SCHOOL TO RECEIVE NASA SPACE SHUTTLE TILE DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT MONDAY

WASHINGTON -- Leland Melvin, NASA's associate administrator for education and a former space shuttle astronaut, will present a space shuttle tile to Bruce Monroe Elementary School at Parkview and speak to students on Monday, Feb 27

Representatives of the media wanting to attend the event should contact Ann Marie Trotta at 202-358-1601 or ann marie trotta@nasa gov by 9 a m Feb 27 The school is located at 3650 Warder Street NW in Washington The event begins at 1:30 p m and is expected to last 90 minutes

Melvin will share with the students his experiences as a crew member aboard the space shuttle Atlantis on two missions, STS-122 in 2008 and STS-129 in 2009 He also will discuss NASA careers, including how to become an astronaut, and the opportunities available to students who pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies

NASA's education programs employ the agency's many missions to inspire learners of all ages The space shuttle tile program is an example of how the agency uses its unique assets to engage student audiences

To learn how schools can apply to receive a space shuttle tile for STEM curricula, visit:

http://gsaxcess gov/nasawel htm

To learn more about NASA education, visit:

http://www nasa gov/education

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