Space Shuttle Discovery, scheduled for an early morning launch on April 5, will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to laboratories on the International Space Station. Educator Astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger will participate as a mission specialist on this 33rd shuttle mission, operating the robotic arm of the International Space Station during the movement and installation of [...]
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STS-131 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch Targeted for April 5, 2010
March 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Cool Science, NASA, Robots, Science, STEM, Student Opportunities
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Sally Ride Science Festivals for Girls
September 16th, 2008 · No Comments · K-12, Science, STEM, Student Opportunities
Dr. Sally Ride, America’s first woman in space, invites 5th- through 8th-grade girls to join in upcoming day-long science festivals scheduled throughout the country. Sally Ride Science Festivals bring together hundreds of students for an exciting day of science and socializing. Each festival features a Street Fair, Discovery workshops, a raffle and a keynote address [...]
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Gotta Have IT – Free Educational Materials
January 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · Educational Materials, K-12, Links to Other Resources, Science, STEM, Student Opportunities, Teacher Development
Gotta Have IT is an all-in-one computing resource kit designed with educators’ needs in mind. A select set of high-quality posters, computing and careers information, digital media and more, the resource kit builds awareness and inspires interest in computing. Resources are for all students and are especially inclusive of girls. Resources were compiled by members [...]
Free Download of Educator Astronaut Poster Now Available
June 19th, 2007 · No Comments · Educational Materials, K-12, Links to Other Resources, NASA, STEM
The Educational Materials section of NASA’s Web site offers classroom activities, educator guides, posters and other types of resources that are available for use in the classroom. Materials are listed by type, grade level and subject. A new item is now available in the Posters section of the Educational Materials area. Barbara Morgan, Educator Astronaut [...]
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Techbridge Summer Training Institute 2007
June 5th, 2007 · No Comments · Educational Materials, K-12, Professional Development, STEM, Teacher Development, Workshop
Are you interested in developing a program to encourage girls’ interest in technology and science? Would you like to gain girl-tested, hands-on curriculum and learn strategies for success? The Techbridge Summer Training Institute invites you to participate in their summer training workshop in Oakland, CA from August 6-8, 2007. This workshop will teach participants all [...]
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