Ann Marie Trotta
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1601
ann.marie.trotta@nasa.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY: M12-032
D.C. SCHOOL TO RECEIVE NASA SPACE SHUTTLE TILE DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT MONDAY
WASHINGTON -- Leland Melvin, NASA's associate administrator for
education and a former space shuttle astronaut, will present a space
shuttle tile to Bruce Monroe Elementary School at Parkview and speak
to students on Monday, Feb. 27.
Representatives of the media wanting to attend the event should
contact Ann Marie Trotta at 202-358-1601 or ann.marie.trotta@nasa.gov
by 9 a.m. Feb. 27. The school is located at 3650 Warder Street NW in
Washington. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. and is expected to last 90
minutes.
Melvin will share with the students his experiences as a crew member
aboard the space shuttle Atlantis on two missions, STS-122 in 2008
and STS-129 in 2009. He also will discuss NASA careers, including how
to become an astronaut, and the opportunities available to students
who pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies.
NASA's education programs employ the agency's many missions to inspire
learners of all ages. The space shuttle tile program is an example of
how the agency uses its unique assets to engage student audiences.
To learn how schools can apply to receive a space shuttle tile for
STEM curricula, visit:
http://gsaxcess.gov/nasawel.htm
To learn more about NASA education, visit:
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