Sun, May 01, 2011
Students To Present Work To NASA Scientists Next Week
Students from across the nation will gather at NASA's Kennedy
Space Center in Florida May 4-7 for the NASA Explorer Schools
symposium. Future leaders in science, technology, engineering and
math, or STEM, will present their work to NASA scientists,
engineers, fellow students and educators.
The competitively selected group of fourth through 12th-graders
consists of 58 students and 29 educators. The various research
projects were designed to improve teaching and bolster interest in
STEM disciplines. "NASA's mission of research and discovery is a
powerful context for learning," said NASA Explorer Schools Project
manager, Rob LaSalvia. "Each year students amaze us with
presentations that mirror the work of our scientists and
engineers."
The students were required to complete an original investigation
focused on existing NASA missions or research interests.
Participants presented their work to experts at virtual regional
symposia held January through March at NASA centers using the
agency's Digital Learning Network.
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 Kennedy, including the space shuttle
launch complex.
The NASA Explorer Schools project offers multiple pathways for
participation and requires no application process. Teacher
participants must be a U.S. citizen, have a valid education
certification as an administrator or educator in a nationally
accredited education institution within the United States or
territories, Department of Defense or State Department schools.
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