Ann Marie Trotta
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1601
ann.marie.trotta@nasa.gov
Tracy Young
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
tracy.g.young@nasa.gov
RELEASE: 11-127
NASA EXPLORER SCHOOLS SYMPOSIUM SHOWCASES STUDENT RESEARCH
WASHINGTON -- 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, education 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.
For more information about the NASA Explorer Schools project, visit:
http://explorerschools.nasa.gov
For more information about NASA's education programs, visit:
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