Space Science Explorers
Who are NASA's Space Science Explorers? The scientist studying black holes in distant galaxies. And the engineer designing robotic instruments that will probe hard-to-reach planets. But also the teacher explaining the mysteries of the cosmos to his or her students. And the elementary school student wondering if life exists anywhere besides Earth. All of these people are Space Science Explorers -- they are all connected by their quest to explore and understand our solar system and universe. This monthly series will introduce you to NASA Space Science Explorers, young and old, with a variety of backgrounds and interests.
Nominate a Space Science Explorer!
Tell us about the Space Science Explorers you know. We're looking for students, teachers, scientists and others who have a connection to NASA, whether they work for the agency or are involved in a NASA-supported mission or program. Send your nominations to Dan Stillman: dan_stillman@strategies.org.
Tell us about the Space Science Explorers you know. We're looking for students, teachers, scientists and others who have a connection to NASA, whether they work for the agency or are involved in a NASA-supported mission or program. Send your nominations to Dan Stillman: dan_stillman@strategies.org.
09.12.07 Like Mars, Like Earth Students help Phil Christensen compare rocks from Earth and Mars. For Educators K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary | Informal For Students K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary |
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05.07.07 Bang Work Brings Big Prize Hard work and patience earn John Mather the Nobel Prize, NASA's first. For Educators K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary | Informal For Students K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary |
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04.02.07 Tuning in the Sounds of Space Radio signals allow astronomy students who are blind to visualize the sun and Jupiter. For Educators K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary | Informal For Students K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary |
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10.24.06 Praised by the President Space Science Explorers learns more about two NASA scientists worthy of presidential praise. For Educators K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary | Informal For Students K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary |
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06.08.06 Born to Explore Exploration has always been part of Laurie Leshin's life, even if it hasn't been part of her job title. For Educators K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary | Informal For Students K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary |
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04.04.06 Going Pro With Spitzer Teachers and students make the most of access to data usually reserved for professional astronomers. For Educators K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary | Informal For Students 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary |
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12.01.05 Einstein and Beyond Science looks back and builds on the 'miracle year' of 1905. For Educators K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary | Informal For Students K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary |
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09.01.05 Woman and Machine Cheerleader-turned-scientist Jaime Dyk is one of many human beings behind the Mars robotic rovers. For Educators K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary | Informal For Students K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary |
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08.04.05 Leading the Way Thompson Le Blanc and Matthew Richardson are proving space science is for anyone from any background. For Educators K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary | Informal For Students K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary |
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06.30.05 Small Scopes, Big Impact Small-telescope astronomers proving to be vital resource in comet-crashing mission. For Educators K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary | Informal For Students K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary |
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05.26.05 Summer Blast Girl Scouts at Camp Little Cloud dream big. For Educators K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary | Informal For Students K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary |
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04.28.05 Chip off the Old Rock Marilyn Lindstrom has an out-of-this-world claim to fame. For Educators K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary | Informal For Students K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | Post Secondary |