NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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.


 

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

 

05.07.07 - Big-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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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