OMSI Hosts Death from the Skies! Author, Bad Astronomer Dr. Phil Plait at August 1 Portland Science Pub A special edition OMSI Portland Science Pub presented by “Bad Astronomer,”Dr. Phil Plait. How do you think the world will end? If you’re anything like American astronomer, Phil Plait, the possibility for human extinction by way of astronomical [...]
Entries from July 17th, 2012
OMSI Science Pub to Feature Death from the Skies Author, (Bad Astronomer) Phil Plait – August 1, 2012
July 17th, 2012 · No Comments · Astronomy, Cool Science, Science, STEM
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Have a Blast Learning About the Moon With New Selene Video Game
July 17th, 2012 · No Comments · Cool Science, K-12, Science, STEM, Student Opportunities
Use your computer to journey back some 4.5 billion years, and prepare to blast away — you’re going to make a moon just like Earth’s. All you need to do is to register to play the award-winning “Selene” online video game from the Center for Educational Technologies, or CET. CET is the home of NASA-sponsored [...]
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Algebraic Skeletal System: Human Physiology in Space Web Seminar – July 19, 2012
July 17th, 2012 · No Comments · Mathematics, Professional Development, Science, STEM, Teacher Development, Teacher Opportunities, Webinar
NASA Explorer Schools and the National Science Teachers Association are hosting a 90-minute live professional development Web seminar for educators on July 19, 2012, at 11 a.m. EDT. The seminar focuses on human physiology. Obtain information about the effect microgravity has on the physiology of astronauts and learn about the countermeasures NASA uses to help [...]
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