2008 Workshop on Exploring and Using NASA MISR Data

The NASA Langley Atmospheric Science Data Center is sponsoring a workshop on exploring and using Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer data in conjunction with the Annual Association of American Geographers Meeting in Boston, Mass.

The MISR instrument on NASA's Terra satellite measures aerosols, clouds and land surface characteristics. The workshop is intended for new and experienced MISR data users. Participants will learn about the scientific applications, calibration, geometry and analyses of the MISR measurements. This workshop will also focus on the available data products and tools to view and analyze the data, as well as how to obtain the products. Computers will be available for a hands-on experience.

The workshop will take place on April 14, 2008. For more information, visit: http://eosweb.larc.nasa.gov/PRODOCS/misr/workshop/current_workshop.html.




Penn State Science Workshops for Educators

The Penn State Science Workshops for Educators offer innovative ways to teach science in the classroom, information on the latest science research, content-rich subject material and standards-based activities. Educators of grades 6-12 from across the country are encouraged to apply. Attendees will work side by side with Penn State faculty; many of whom are involved with NASA sponsored research.

Grants provide all participants with a private room in the newly built Brill Hall, reimbursements for travel costs up to $100, breakfast in the dining commons, and an allotment for lunches and dinners. Tuition subsidies are available for all of the workshops on a competitive basis. Tuition subsidies will be awarded on March 21, 2008; however, depending upon funding availability, additional tuition subsidies may be provided after March 21, 2008.

The 2008 Workshops include:

--Exploring Renewable Energy Technologies and the Materials That Make It Happen (NEW).
--Earth�s History: Interaction Between Life and the Environment (NEW).
--Extreme Particle Astrophysics.
--Evolution -- How important is it to a good science education?
--Telescopes: The Tools of Astronomical Inquiry (NEW).
--Black Holes: Gravity's Fatal Attraction (NEW).

The tuition subsidies are need-based and assessed on a first-come, first-served basis. Notification of tuition subsidies will be sent on March 21, 2008; however, applications may be submitted until May 31, 2008. Depending upon funding availability, additional tuition subsidies may be awarded after March 21, 2008.

For more information and the online application, visit http://teachscience.psu.edu . If you have questions about this opportunity, please e-mail Leah Bug at teachscience@psu.edu.


Educator Conference: Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason-2 Satellite Launch

The Endeavour Center, NASA Educator Resource Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base, located in central California, will host an educator conference on June 14-15, 2008. This conference will coincide with the launch of the Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason-2 satellite launch on June 15, 2008.

The satellite will provide global ocean surface topography, circulation and tide models. This information is critical in the study of global weather because ocean temperatures and circulation drive many Earth weather cycles.

Registration and application information will be e-mailed to interested K-12 teachers. Teachers wishing to be added to the e-mail list should contact Moksha Badarayan, Endeavour Center, Director at director@endeavours.org.

For more information about this conference, visit http://www.endeavours.org/sec/.