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1. NASA EXPLORER SCHOOLS SYMPOSIUM SHOWCASES STUDENT RESEARCH
2. ASTRONAUT TO CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY WITH GIRL SCOUTS

Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 15:45:16 -0500 From: info@JSC NASA GOV Subject: NASA EXPLORER SCHOOLS SYMPOSIUM SHOWCASES STUDENT RESEARCH

May 1, 2012

Rachel Kraft Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-792-7690

Ann Marie Trotta Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1601

Report #H12-143

NASA EXPLORER SCHOOLS SYMPOSIUM SHOWCASES STUDENT RESEARCH

WASHINGTON -- Students from across the nation will gather at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston May 2-5 for the annual NASA Explorer Schools Symposium These future leaders in science, technology, education and math, or STEM, have completed research investigations and will present their findings to a team of NASA scientists and engineers, student peers and educators

The competitively selected group consists of 60 students in grades four through 12 and 30 educators from 21 states The group's research projects were designed to inspire interest in STEM disciplines and encourage pursuit of technical careers

The students completed an original investigation based on existing NASA missions or research programs Participants presented their work virtually to experts at NASA centers earlier this year in regional symposia using the agency's Digital Learning Network

"NASA's mission of research and discovery is a powerful context for learning," said Greg "Box" Johnson, astronaut and associate director of external programs at the agency's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland "Each year students amaze us with presentations that in many ways mirror the work of our scientists and engineers This symposium offers students practical experience giving presentations in a professional setting while providing a front-row seat to NASA's careers, research and discoveries "

In addition to presenting their work at the national symposium, participants also will learn more about NASA's research activities and exploration missions Students will tour a variety of operational facilities at Johnson, including the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, a large swimming pool that plays a key role in astronaut training

The NASA Explorer Schools project offers multiple pathways for participation and requires no application process Teacher participants must be U S citizens and have a valid education certification as an administrator or educator in a nationally accredited education institution within the United States or its territories, or Department of Defense or State Department schools

The program is a key part of NASA's Office of Education goals to help develop the next generation of scientists, engineers and explorers through STEM studies

For more information about the NASA Explorer Schools project, visit:

http://explorerschools nasa gov

For more information about NASA's education programs, visit:

http://www nasa gov/education

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Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 16:32:13 -0500 From: info@JSC NASA GOV Subject: ASTRONAUT TO CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY WITH GIRL SCOUTS

Dana Davis Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-244-0933

Report #JA12-008

ASTRONAUT TO CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY WITH GIRL SCOUTS

HOUSTON � NASA astronaut Catherine "Cady" Coleman will speak at the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary celebration in Amherst, Mass , on Saturday, May 5

Coleman will discuss her career and the importance of engineering and science education with members of the scouting community Nearly 3,000 scouts, family members and friends are expected to attend, celebrating the founding of the Girl Scouts in the United States

Her presentation begins at 11 a m EDT at the Mullins Center, University of Massachusetts Amherst The day-long event is open to media and will feature interactive activities, displays and stage performances Coleman will be available for media interviews immediately after her presentation

As a veteran of three missions, Coleman logged more than 4,330 hours in space She flew two missions aboard space shuttle Columbia For her third space mission, she launched on the Russian Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft and spent 159 days in space aboard the International Space Station with the Expedition 26/27 crew

Coleman received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a doctorate in polymer science and engineering from the University of Massachusetts

For more information about Coleman, visit:

http://www jsc nasa gov/Bios/htmlbios/coleman html

NASA�s programs employ the agency�s missions to inspire learners and explorers of all ages For information about NASA programs, visit:

http://www nasa gov

For more information about the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, visit:

http://www gscwm org

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