Guidance for Education and Public Outreach Activities Under Sequestration
NASA has taken the first steps in addressing the mandatory spending cuts
called for in the Budget Control Act of 2011. The law mandates a series
of indiscriminate and significant across-the-board spending reductions
totaling $1.2 trillion over 10 years.
As a result, NASA has been forced to implement a number of new
cost-saving measures, policies, and reviews in order to minimize impacts
to the mission-critical activities of the Agency. Guidance regarding
conferences, travel, and training that reflect the new fiscal reality in
which the agency must operate has been provided.
For specific guidance as it relates to public outreach and engagement
activities please reference the following webpage.
http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/about/sequestration-NASA-education-guidance.html [http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/about/sequestration-NASA-education-guidance.html]
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Check out the following NASA opportunities for the education community.
Full descriptions are listed below.
Free Education Webinar Series from the Aerospace Education Services
Project
Audience: K-12 Educators
Next Event Date: Sept. 12, 2013, at 7 p.m. EDT
MAVEN Workshop -- Red Planet: Read, Write, Explore!
Audience: Teachers of Grades 3-5
Application Deadline: Sept. 13, 2013
Workshop Date: Sept. 21, 2013
Training Workshops for Afterschool Universe Astronomy Program
Audience: 5-8 and Informal Educators
Registration Deadline: Sept. 14, 2013
Workshop Date: Sept. 23-24, 2013
Heritage Family Day Events at Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum
Audience: All Educators and Students
Next Event Date: Sept. 14, 2013
National Air and Space Museum Super Science Saturday Events
Audience: All Educators and Students
Next Event Date: Sept. 14, 2013
NASA's Digital Learning Network Event -- Deep Space Network: 50 Years
Audience: Grades 5-12
Event Date: Sept. 18, 2013, 1 - 2 p.m. EDT
Green Strides Webinar Series
Audience: K-12 Educators
Next Event Date: Sept. 18, 2013, at 4 p.m. EDT
NES Web Seminar -- Analyzing Solar Energy Graphs: MY NASA DATA
Audience: 9-12 and Informal Educators
Event Date: Sept. 18, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. EDT
NASA's Johnson Space Center -- Minority University Research and Education
Program Webinars
Audience: Higher Education Educators and Students
Next Webinar Date: Sept. 19, 2013, at 6 p.m. CDT
NASA's Digital Learning Network Event -- Teach for America Event With
STEM BrainTrust
Audience: All Educators and Students
Event Date: Sept. 20, 2013, 9 a.m. - Noon EDT
Earthzine Essay Contest: Science Technology for Observing Earth’s Climate
Audience: Higher Education Students
Entry Deadline: Sept. 26, 2013
NASA's Digital Learning Network Event -- Radio Astronomy in the Classroom
Audience: Grades K-12
Event Date: Sept. 27, 2013, 1 - 2 p.m. EDT
REGISTRATION EXTENDED: Zero Robotics High School Tournament 2013
Audience: 9-12 Educators and Students
Practice Competition: In progress
Registration deadline: Sept. 27, 2013
Solar System Ambassadors Program Accepting Applications
Audience: All Educators
Application Deadline: Sept. 30, 2013
Robert Noyce Fellowship in Informal STEM Learning
Audience: All Educators
Application Deadline: Oct. 1, 2013
Historical NASA Space Artifacts Available for Educational Use
Audience: Educational Institutions, Museums and Other Education
Organizations
Deadline: Oct. 21, 2013
NASA Visitor Centers: Passport to Explore Space
Audience: All Educators and Students
NASA Exploration Design Challenge
Audience: K-12 Educators and Students
Virtual Crew Registration Deadline: March 14, 2014
Don't miss out on upcoming NASA education opportunities.
For a full list of events, opportunities and more, visit the Educator and
Student Current Opportunity pages on NASA's website:
-- Educators
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/current-opps-index.html [http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/current-opps-index.html]
-- Students
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/current-opps-index.html [http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/current-opps-index.html]
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Free Education Webinar Series from the Aerospace Education Services
Project
The Aerospace Education Services Project is presenting a series of free
webinars throughout September 2013. All webinars can be accessed online.
Join aerospace education specialists to learn about activities, lesson
plans, educator guides and resources to bring NASA into your classroom.
Physics Resource Overview -- Elementary (Grades K-5)
Sept. 12, 2013, at 7 - 8 p.m. EDT
Join aerospace education specialist John Weis as he demonstrates simple
activities and resources for teaching physics concepts at the elementary
school level. Topics and resources covered will include Newton's Laws of
Motion, energy, light and gravity. Lesson plans and modification
strategies will be discussed.
Satellite Meteorology: Demonstrations and Activities for Science (Grades
6-12)
Sept. 17, 2013, at 4 - 5 p.m. EDT
Join aerospace education specialist Marilé Colón Robles as she shares a
series of online resources that use NASA data and imagery to monitor
cloud cover, observe global weather patterns and examine information
related to climate change. Participants will look at lessons, activities
and simulations related to weather and climate.
Looking at the Sun: NASA's Mission to Our Star (Grades 3-8)
Sept. 17, 2013, at 7 - 8 p.m. EDT
Aerospace education specialist Tony Leavitt will discuss how life on
Earth is inherently connected to our relationship with our closest star.
This webinar will look at NASA's solar missions, share sun-Earth
classroom activities and introduce an activity that uses current sun data
to track sun spots.
For more information about these webinars, and to see a full list of
webinars taking place through September 2013, visit
http://aesp.psu.edu/programs/webinars/ [http://aesp.psu.edu/programs/webinars/].
Questions about this series of webinars should be directed to Chris
Gamrat at gamrat@psu.edu [mailto:gamrat@psu.edu].
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MAVEN Workshop -- Red Planet: Read, Write, Explore!
The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN, or MAVEN, mission will
explore the planet’s upper atmosphere, ionosphere and interactions with
the solar wind. Set to launch in November 2013, the mission will provide
invaluable insights into the history of Mars’ atmosphere and climate,
liquid water and planetary habitability.
Join the MAVEN education team for a one-day workshop on the MAVEN
mission, and the accompanying program for grades 3-5, Red Planet: Read,
Write Explore! This program features six standards-based lessons that
combine science, literacy and art to help students understand planetary
habitability and the MAVEN mission. The workshop will introduce
participants to these lessons and concepts. The workshop will also have a
session devoted to Spanish speaking English Lanaguage Learner and English
as a Second Language students. Attendees will receive free classroom
materials.
The workshop will take place on Sept. 21, 2013, in Boulder, Colo.
Registration is $15 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.
Participants may purchase a 1/2 Graduate Teacher Education (GRTE) credit
from the University of Colorado Boulder for $60. Applications are due
Sept. 13, 2013, but space is limited so interested educators are
encouraged to apply early.
For more information about the workshop and to apply online, visit
http://lasp.colorado.edu/home/maven/education-outreach/for-educators/red-planet/boulder-workshop/ [http://lasp.colorado.edu/home/maven/education-outreach/for-educators/red-planet/boulder-workshop/].
Please email any questions about this opportunity to
epomail@lasp.colorado.edu [mailto:epomail@lasp.colorado.edu].
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Training Workshops for Afterschool Universe Astronomy Program
Afterschool Universe is a hands-on astronomy program targeted at middle
school out-of-school-time settings. The program explores basic astronomy
concepts through hands-on activities and focuses on a journey through the
universe beyond the solar system.
A free, 2-day in-person training workshop for U.S. citizens is being held
on Sept. 23-24, 2013, at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt,
Md. This training will prepare participants to lead the program or train
others to do so. Most of the materials to run the program are easily
available at grocery stores and craft supplies stores. Workshop attendees
receive a certificate that documents their participation in the training.
Registration for this training session is due Sept. 14, 2013. Register by
visiting
http://universe.nasa.gov/au/register.html [http://universe.nasa.gov/au/register.html].
For more information about the program, visit
http://universe.nasa.gov/afterschool/ [http://universe.nasa.gov/afterschool/].
Questions about this program should be directed to the project
coordinator at Sarah.E.Eyermann@nasa.gov [mailto:Sarah.E.Eyermann@nasa.gov].
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Heritage Family Day Events at Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum
The 2013 Heritage Family Day event series celebrates the diverse ethnic
and cultural communities that have contributed to aviation and space
exploration. Events will commemorate historic and current contributions
through presentations and activities for the entire family. The events
will take place at the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum Steven F.
Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., and at the Smithsonian's National
Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The events are free and open to
the public.
A Century of Women in Aerospace
Sept. 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT
For over 100 years, women have contributed to technological advances in
aviation and space. Hear about the historic women who have inspired
today’s role models at A Century of Women in Aerospace Day.
http://airandspace.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=4836 [http://airandspace.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=4836]
To see a list of all upcoming Heritage Family Days events, visit
http://airandspace.si.edu/heritage-days/ [http://airandspace.si.edu/heritage-days/].
Questions about this series of events should be directed to the Visitor
Service line at 202-633-1000.
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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:
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/ [http://airandspace.si.edu/events/superscience/].
Questions about this series of lectures should be directed to
nasmpubliclectures@si.edu [mailto:nasmpubliclectures@si.edu].
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NASA's Digital Learning Network Event -- Deep Space Network: 50 Years
Join NASA's Dr. Steve Levin, project scientist for the Juno mission to
Jupiter, for a live interactive education event on Sept. 18, 2013, at 1
p.m. EDT. Levin will discuss exploration, radio astronomy and how NASA's
Deep Space Network has been communicating with planetary spacecraft for
50 years. He also will talk about NASA careers and answer student
questions.
If your class is interested in participating in this event via live video
conferencing, contact Lyle Tavernier at lyle.tavernier@jpl.nasa.gov [mailto:lyle.tavernier@jpl.nasa.gov].
To view a live webcast of the event and submit questions via email, visit
http://dln.nasa.gov [http://dln.nasa.gov/].
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Green Strides Webinar Series
The U.S. Department of Education presents the Green Strides Webinar
Series. These webinars feature experts from various federal programs. The
webinars are free, and events are scheduled throughout the 2013-2014
school year.
The next webinar takes place on Sept. 18, 2013, at 4 p.m. EDT.
For more information and registration, visit
http://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/green-strides/webinar.html [http://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/green-strides/webinar.html].
Questions about this opportunity should be directed to
Green.Ribbon.Schools@ed.gov [mailto:Green.Ribbon.Schools@ed.gov].
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NES Web Seminar -- Analyzing Solar Energy Graphs: MY NASA DATA
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 for educators on Sept.
18, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. EDT.
Become familiar with the MY NASA DATA activity, "Solar Cell Energy
Availability From Around the Country." Compare monthly averages of
downward radiation in locations around the U.S., and analyze NASA data to
determine areas where conditions would be conducive to having solar
panels. The activity provides opportunities for incorporating national
science, technology and mathematics learning standards into the
curriculum as well as addressing the Next Generation Science Standards.
This Web seminar will be repeated again on Feb. 18, 2014.
For more information and to register online, visit
http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NES4/webseminar3.aspx [http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/symposia_seminars/NES4/webseminar3.aspx].
To learn more about the NASA Explorer Schools project, visit
http://explorerschools.nasa.gov [http://explorerschools.nasa.gov/].
Email any questions about this opportunity to
NASA-Explorer-Schools@nasa.gov [mailto:NASA-Explorer-Schools@nasa.gov].
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NASA's Johnson Space Center -- Minority University Research and Education
Program Webinars
University students and professors are invited to attend a webinar to
learn about exciting internship, scholarship and fellowship opportunities
available through the NASA's Johnson Space Center -- Minority University
Research and Education Program, or MUREP. In this webinar session,
students and faculty will learn how to apply for NASA MUREP opportunities
and gain insight into the range of opportunities available.
There are three upcoming webinar session dates available.
Sept 19, 2013, at 6 p.m. CDT
Sept. 26, 2013, at noon CDT
Oct. 1, 2013, at 4 p.m. CDT
RSVP today! Please email jsc-murep@mail.nasa.gov [mailto:jsc-murep@mail.nasa.gov]
with the date you would like to attend, along with your name and
university.
For more information, visit
www.nasa.gov/education/murep [http://www.nasa.gov/education/murep].
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NASA's Digital Learning Network Event -- Teach for America Event With
STEM BrainTrust
Join NASA's Digital Learning Network, or DLN, for a live education
webcast event on Sept. 20, 2013, from 9 a.m. - Noon EDT. Learn more about
how to close the achievement gap and strengthen the workforce through
Teach for America’s partnership with STEM BrainTrust, which encourages
students of color to strive for STEM jobs.
This event is in support of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and the
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, both advocates for Teach for
America. As a national nonprofit dedicated to confronting the educational
inequity in this country, Teach For America sees the value of embedding
itself in communities of color, where the disparities disproportionately
have had the greatest negative impact, to let those communities know that
we want to work with them in a holistic way to address needs to employ
people of color in STEM fields.
NASA’s DLN will webcast this event on location, enabling viewers to watch
as students make presentations about their experiences and to hear
various speakers address the issues of opportunities of employment in
STEM fields.
To view a live webcast of the event, visit
http://dln.nasa.gov [http://dln.nasa.gov/].
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Earthzine Essay Contest: Science Technology for Observing Earth’s Climate
Earthzine invites undergraduate and graduate students from around the
world to submit an essay to its 2013 Student Essay Contest on "Science
Technology for Observing Earth’s Climate." The 2013 Student Essay Contest
is a platform to share views on earth science technology, which includes
hardware for data collection, computer infrastructures for data
management and software and algorithms for data analysis.
Accepted essays will be published at
http://www.Earthzine.org [http://www.earthzine.org/]
and judged by a panel of experts. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top
entries.
Essays should not exceed 1000 words, and must include at least one image
with caption and credit information. The author must have the rights or
permission to use the image.
Submissions are due Sept. 26, 2013. Winners will be announced on Oct.18,
2013.
For more information, visit
http://www.earthzine.org/2013/07/02...arths-climate-for-international-contest/ [http://www.earthzine.org/2013/07/02/earthzine-seeks-student-essays-on-science-technology-for-observing-earths-climate-for-international-contest/].
Please email any questions about this contest to Barbara Hofer at
bhofer@earthzine.org [mailto:bhofer@earthzine.org].
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NASA's Digital Learning Network Event -- Radio Astronomy in the Classroom
Join NASA's Dr. Steve Levin, project scientist for the Juno mission to
Jupiter, for a live interactive education event on Sept. 27, 2013, at 1
p.m. EDT. Levin will share information about the Goldstone Apple Valley
Radio Telescope program and how students can participate in real research
using a 34-meter radio telescope. Students and teachers who have
participated in the program also will take part in the discussion.
If your class is interested in participating in this event via live video
conferencing, contact Lyle Tavernier at lyle.tavernier@jpl.nasa.gov [mailto:lyle.tavernier@jpl.nasa.gov].
To view a live webcast of the event and submit questions via email, visit
http://dln.nasa.gov [http://dln.nasa.gov/].
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REGISTRATION EXTENDED: Zero Robotics High School Tournament 2013
The Zero Robotics High School Tournament 2013 offers high school students
the opportunity to design experiments that will be tested in space.
Zero Robotics challenges high school student teams to write their own
algorithms to fly the Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient,
Experimental Satellites, or SPHERES. The competition starts online where
teams compete to solve an annual challenge guided by mentors. Students
can create, edit, share, save, simulate and submit code, all from a Web
browser. After several phases of virtual competition, finalists are
selected to compete in a live championship aboard the International Space
Station!
A limited number of mini-grants are available to new teams that join and
to existing teams that recruit new teams. Sign up for this opportunity
when you register your team.
Teams may register now:
1) Go to
http://www.zerorobotics.org [http://www.zerorobotics.org/].
2) Log in or create an account. (Note: You can start programming in the
online integrated development environment at this point!)
3) Click Tournaments and register for the High School Tournament 2013.
4) Create a team and invite other users.
5) Visit Resources to get started.
The practice round of the competition is underway! Registration remains
open through Sept. 27, 2013. All teams must submit code to the practice
competition by Sept 29, 2013,. to continue.
Zero Robotics is organized by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Space
Systems Laboratory, Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation and TopCoder, and
is sponsored by The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, NASA and
the Center for Advancement of Science in Space.
Please email any questions about this opportunity to zerorobotics@mit.edu [mailto:zerorobotics@mit.edu].
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Solar System Ambassadors Program Accepting Applications
The NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Solar System Ambassadors, or SSA,
Program, a nationwide network of space enthusiast volunteers, will accept
applications from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30, 2013.
Highly motivated individuals will be given the opportunity to represent
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as volunteer Solar System Ambassadors to
the public for a one-year, renewable term beginning Jan. 1, 2014.
While applications are being sought nationwide, interested parties from
the following states are especially encouraged to apply: Alaska,
Delaware, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, West
Virginia, Wyoming and the District of Columbia. SSA hopes to add 100 new
volunteers to the program in 2014.
To learn more about the Solar System Ambassador Program and to apply
online, visit
http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/ambassador/ [http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/ambassador/].
The Announcement of Opportunity and application form will be available
beginning Sept. 1, 2013.
If you have questions about this opportunity, contact Kay Ferrari, SSA
Coordinator, by email at ambassad@jpl.nasa.gov [mailto:ambassad@jpl.nasa.gov].
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Robert Noyce Fellowship in Informal STEM Learning
Applications are being accepted for the Robert Noyce Fellowship in
Informal Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM,
Learning. This two-year fellowship at the U.S. Department of Education's
Office of Innovation and Improvement will begin in fall 2013.
Candidates for the fellowship should have substantial experience in the
field of informal and out-of-school time STEM learning. This can include
academic work, as well as expertise gained through direct work with
afterschool programs, K-12 schools, museums, libraries, foundations,
companies and others that are involved in STEM education. A strong
network within informal STEM learning is essential. Familiarity with
federal education policy and the ability to build strong partnerships
inside and outside government are also desired.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. An undergraduate degree is required,
and a graduate degree is strongly preferred.
Applications are due Oct. 1, 2013.
For more information about this fellowship opportunity or to submit a
resume, please contact Sara Spiegel at sara@noycefdn.org [mailto:sara@noycefdn.org].
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Historical NASA Space Artifacts Available for Educational Use
NASA invites eligible U.S. educational institutions, museums and other
organizations to screen and request historical artifacts of significance
to spaceflight. This is the 19th screening of artifacts since 2009.
Eligible schools, universities, museums, libraries and planetariums may
view the artifacts now and request specific items from Oct. 1 through
Oct. 21, 2013. Online registrations should include an assigned Department
of Education number. Registration also can be made through the State
Agency for Surplus Property (SASP) office in their state. For
instructions, registration, and to view and make requests for artifacts
online, visit:
http://gsaxcess.gov/NASAWel.htm [http://gsaxcess.gov/NASAWel.htm].
Organizations should be notified about the status of their requests in
early November.
The artifacts are free of charge and are offered "as-is." Organizations
must cover shipping costs and any handling fees. Shipping fees on smaller
items will be relatively inexpensive, while larger items may involve
extensive disassembly, preparation, shipping and reassembly costs. NASA
will work closely with eligible organizations to address any unique
handling costs.
Additionally, special items, such as space shuttle thermal protective
tiles, tri-packages of astronaut food, Shuttle Turbine blades, and Meteor
Strike Test Plates, which are newly offered this period, are available on
a first-come, first-served basis.
To date more than 8,000 artifacts from programs, including the Mercury,
Gemini, Apollo, space shuttle and the Hubble Space Telescope, have been
given to institutions in all 50 U.S. states.
For more about NASA and agency programs, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov [http://www.nasa.gov/].
Questions about this opportunity should be directed to
GSAXcessHelp@gsa.gov [mailto:GSAXcessHelp@gsa.gov].
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NASA Visitor Centers: Passport to Explore Space
Join the Passport to Explore Space program and get ready to explore and
experience NASA's universe of diverse Visitor Centers and the museums.
Your mission is to visit all 14 visitor centers and space shuttle
locations.
Each NASA Visitor Center offers a unique focus and scope of work,
contributing to the overall mission of America’s space program. Learn
about mission control and astronaut training at Space Center Houston.
Check out the control center for the Curiosity Mars Rover at the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory in California. Visit the U.S. Space and Rocket
Center in Huntsville, Ala., to learn about science experiments taking
place on the International Space Station and to see firsthand how much
power it took to get man to the moon. These adventures and more await you
at the NASA Visitor Centers and space shuttle locations.
Membership in the free Passport to Explore Space program includes:
-- An official 8-page Passport to Explore Space.
-- A commemorative stamp on the inside of your passport at every NASA
Visitor Center and space shuttle location certifying your visit.
-- Savings on admission, tours, food and retail (offers vary by location,
offers not available at some locations).
-- The Space Flyer, a quarterly newsletter featuring the latest
happenings at each NASA Visitor Center and shuttle orbiter location.
For more information, visit
http://www.visitnasa.com/passport.html [http://www.visitnasa.com/passport.html].
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NASA Exploration Design Challenge
Students from Kindergarten through 12th grade will have the opportunity
to play a unique role in the future of human spaceflight through
participation in NASA's Exploration Design Challenge, or EDC. NASA EDC
invites students around the world to think and act like scientists in
order to overcome one of the major hurdles of deep space long-duration
exploration -- the dangers associated with space radiation. Students
taking part in the challenge will discover how to plan and design
improved radiation shielding aboard the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle,
currently being developed by NASA, Lockheed Martin and other partners to
carry astronauts to space, venturing farther than humans have ever gone
before.
Through a series of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or
STEM, engagement activities, students in grades K-8 will analyze
different materials that simulate space radiation shielding and recommend
materials that best block radiation and protect astronauts. Students in
grades 9-12 will think and act like engineers as they apply what they
learn to design shielding to protect a sensor on the Orion crew module
from space radiation. After a review of the design solutions submitted by
teams in the grades 9-12 challenge, five finalist teams will be selected
and matched with a mentor from NASA to test their designs in a virtual
simulator. The winning team will build a prototype radiation shield that
will be analyzed and submitted to Lockheed Martin for flight
certification on the inaugural flight of the Orion Exploration Flight
Test, or EFT-1.
The five U.S. finalist teams from the grades 9-12 challenge will be
invited to attend the EFT-1 launch, currently scheduled for November
2014. The names of all students, grades K-12, participating in the NASA
EDC will fly aboard the spacecraft as honorary virtual crewmembers for
Orion’s first flight. The deadline to register students for the virtual
crew is March 14, 2014.
For more information and to register online, visit
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foredu...ndesign/overview/index.html#.UdLvoBZU3dI [http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/spacelife/explorationdesign/overview/index.html#.UdLvoBZU3dI].
For more information about Orion, visit
http://www.nasa.gov/orion [http://www.nasa.gov/orion].
Email any questions about this opportunity to nasaedc@nianet.org [mailto:nasaedc@nianet.org].
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