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Why the World Didn't End Yesterday Dec 17, 2012 11:50:08 AM | John Entwistle
 
NASA is so sure the world won't come to an end on Dec. 21, 2012, they have already released a video and news item for the day after.
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Web Seminar for Educators: Engineering Design Challenge: Thermal Protection System Dec 04, 2012 08:12:11 AM | John Entwistle
 
90-minute live professional development Web seminar for educators on Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. EST.
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Professional Development Web Seminar: Distance-Rate-Time Problems: Smart Skies Nov 26, 2012 09:11:35 AM | John Entwistle
 
Professional development Web seminar for educators on Nov. 28, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. EST.
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2012 OPTIMUS PRIME Spinoff Video Contest for Grades 3-12 Students Nov 19, 2012 01:31:07 PM | John Entwistle
 
Deadline for registration for the 2012 OPTIMUS PRIME Spinoff Video Contest is Dec. 15.
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Video Chat for Students: Multiple Teams Make the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle Oct 22, 2012 08:07:02 AM | John Entwistle
 
On Oct. 24 from 1-2 p.m. EDT, Aerospace Engineer Nicole Smith answers student questions on Orion's Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, America's new spacecraft for human exploration.
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NASA Now: How to Become and be an Astronaut Oct 22, 2012 07:56:26 AM | John Entwistle
 
This program is available on the NES Virtual Campus beginning Oct. 17.
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RealWorld-InWorld NASA Engineering Design Challenge to Solve Real NASA-Related Problems Aug 21, 2012 01:33:10 PM | John Entwistle
 
Students choose from two James Webb Space Telescope design challenge questions for RealWorld-InWorld NASA Engineering Design Challenge.
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a Taste of Solar Maximum Aug 01, 2012 09:51:27 AM | John Entwistle
 
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NASA Releases Xbox360 Video Game: Mars Rover Landing Jul 17, 2012 09:43:41 AM | John Entwistle
 
Mars Rover Landing game is an immersive experience for the Xbox 360 home entertainment console.
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NASA Now: Technology and Design -- Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle Jun 13, 2012 10:08:38 AM | John Entwistle
 
Learn about the Juno spacecraft and what scientists hope to learn when it reaches Jupiter.
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NASA Now: Technology and Design -- Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle Jun 06, 2012 09:46:47 AM | John Entwistle
 
Designing, building and testing are important steps of the engineering process for the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle.
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NASA Now - Engineering Design Process: Hubble Space Telescope Apr 17, 2012 09:50:20 AM | John Entwistle
 
This program is available on the NES Virtual Campus website beginning Apr. 17, 2012.
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NES Educator and Students Embark on a High-Flying Adventure Apr 13, 2012 03:31:57 PM | John Entwistle
 
High-altitude balloon activity.
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Fourth Grade Students Request and Receive GRAIL Moon Image Apr 12, 2012 11:06:01 AM | John Entwistle
 
Students get involved in moon research through MoonKam.
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NASA Launches Destination Innovation Video Series Feb 06, 2012 02:53:28 PM | John Entwistle
 
A new video series called Destination Innovation airs on NASA TV and can be found on the agency's website.
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NASA Releases Sector 33 Air Traffic Control Educational App Jan 31, 2012 12:41:33 PM | John Entwistle
 
In this math-focused game, the player acts as an air traffic controller guiding airplanes through a sector of airspace.
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NASA Releases First Multi-player Facebook Game Jan 30, 2012 12:19:11 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA launches its first multi-player Facebook game to test players' knowledge of the space program.
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Message from the Administrator: Day of Remembrance - Jan. 26, 2012 Jan 26, 2012 11:22:36 AM | John Entwistle
 
Message from the Administrator: Day of Remembrance – Jan. 26, 2012
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Statement by the President on NASA Day of Remembrance - January 26, 2012 Jan 26, 2012 11:04:16 AM | John Entwistle
 
Statement by the President on NASA Day of Remembrance - January 26, 2012
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Dec. 10 -- Total Eclipse of the Moon Dec 05, 2011 09:57:29 AM | John Entwistle
 
A total eclipse of the moon will be visible on Dec. 10 in the early morning skies of western Northern America.
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Think Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math is just for boys? We think differently. Dec 01, 2011 10:13:49 AM | John Entwistle
 
Think Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math is just for boys? We think differently.
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Special 'Arthur Christmas' Segment Featuring NASA Spinoff Nov 29, 2011 09:25:53 AM | John Entwistle
 
Sony Pictures Animation team creates one-minute segment to help bring attention high tech gadgets and everyday items coming from NASA technology.
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Mars Rover Curiosity Takes Off Nov 28, 2011 11:26:45 AM | John Entwistle
 
Mars Science Laboratory, carrying rover named Curiosity, launched Nov. 26.
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NASA Now: Orbital Mechanics - Earth Observing Satellites Nov 01, 2011 11:04:22 AM | John Entwistle
 
This NASA Now program is available on the NES Virtual Campus beginning Nov. 2.
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Giant-sized Webb Space Telescope Model to 'Land' in Baltimore Oct 13, 2011 04:19:55 PM | John Entwistle
 
Life-sized model of the Webb telescope going to be at Baltimore's Maryland Science Center from Oct 14 - 26.
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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 50th Anniversary of First Manned Spaceflight With Commemorative Stamps Jun 27, 2011 10:15:02 AM | John Entwistle
 
USPS issues two NASA commemorative stamps.
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Unique Space Image of Alabama Tornado Tracks May 19, 2011 04:16:46 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA satellite images show extent of tornado tracks in Alabama
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NASA Prepares to Orbit Mercury Mar 17, 2011 10:01:38 AM | John Entwistle
 
On March 17th, NASA's MESSENGER probe will become the first spacecraft to orbit Mercury.
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Sun-Earth Day 2011: Ancient Mysteries -- Future Discoveries Mar 14, 2011 10:44:01 AM | John Entwistle
 
Sun-Earth Day comprises a series of programs and events.
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Thundersnow Hits the Deep South: Extension to the Satellite Meteorology Module Mar 11, 2011 10:56:25 AM | John Entwistle
 
Incorporate thundersnow into your Satellite Meteorology Activity.
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Piedmont School Hosts Sen. John D. Rockefeller and Special NASA Guest Mar 09, 2011 01:56:14 PM | John Entwistle
 
Senator John D. Rockefeller IV visit Piedmont Elementary School in Charleston, W.V.
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Glory Satellite Fails To Reach Orbit Mar 08, 2011 09:34:49 AM | John Entwistle
 
NASA's Glory mission launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California Friday at 5:09:45 a.m. EST failed to reach orbit.
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NES Project's 1,000th Participant -- All About Marty Carmicle Mar 07, 2011 02:14:22 PM | John Entwistle
 
NES welcomes the 1000th teacher to the project.
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Build a Solar Oven Mar 04, 2011 12:33:26 PM | John Entwistle
 
Here's an idea for an extension activity for NES module, Messenger: Staying Cool.
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Tech Tip: Exploring the Virtual Moon Feb 28, 2011 11:39:16 AM | John Entwistle
 
Bring the moon into your classroom -- with technology.
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What Do Paper Airplanes, Skydivers and Baseball Have in Common? Feb 23, 2011 01:02:08 PM | John Entwistle
 
NES educator Jackie Blumer's family nights fly over the top.
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Celebrating Black History Feb 24, 2011 10:10:30 AM | John Entwistle
 
Video narrated by Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education.
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SDO Sundog Mystery Feb 17, 2011 02:38:19 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), best known for cutting-edge images of the sun, has made a discovery right here on Earth.
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NES -- 1K and Counting Feb 15, 2011 10:06:30 AM | John Entwistle
 
NES enrolled its 1,000th participant.
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Family Night: Involve Parents in Student Projects Feb 07, 2011 03:00:54 PM | John Entwistle
 
NES educator has ideas for incorporating the investigation process during the school’s family nights sessions.
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NASA Explorer Schools Recognition Opportunity Feb 08, 2011 07:44:33 AM | John Entwistle
 
Receive recognition for participating in the NASA Explorer Schools Project.
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Remember to Complete On-line Surveys Jan 31, 2011 11:28:34 AM | John Entwistle
 
Completing the surveys counts towards your eligibility for the NES Recognition Program.
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NASA Now-Black Holes Jan 27, 2011 02:09:45 PM | John Entwistle
 
Data from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory used to discover the youngest black hole known to exist in our cosmic neighborhood.
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2010 NASA Spinoff Jan 13, 2011 11:58:36 AM | John Entwistle
 
NASA produces a publication that highlights NASA spinoff technologies.
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Class Science Fair Projects on Rockets Dec 10, 2010 03:49:22 PM | John Entwistle
 
Idea for student projects contributed by Carrie Lamb, NES teacher at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
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Astronomy Picture (or video) of the Day Nov 26, 2010 03:44:16 PM | John Entwistle
 
Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
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Space-Exposed Basil Seed Kit Available Nov 23, 2010 11:13:42 AM | John Entwistle
 
A basil seed kit that can be used with the Plant Growth Chamber Engineering Design Challenge is available through CORE.
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Want to Go to Mars? Here's Your Chance. Nov 04, 2010 03:40:35 PM | John Entwistle
 
Send your name to Mars!
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STS-133 Prelaunch Webcast for Students (date & time update 11-3-10) Nov 03, 2010 11:40:39 AM | John Entwistle
 
The date and time for the STS-133 pre-launch webcast for students is adjusted based on the launch schedule.
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The Year of the Solar System Oct 19, 2010 03:55:07 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA announced recently that the coming year will be "The Year of the Solar System" (YSS).
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NASA Provides Assistance to Trapped Chilean Miners Oct 29, 2010 01:40:49 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA's experience in training and planning for emergencies in human spaceflight and its protection of humans in the hostile environment of space may have some benefits to the rescue.
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Forest Lake Elementary Technology Magnet School featured on NBC Nightly News Oct 06, 2010 01:39:34 PM | John Entwistle
 
Forest Lake Elementary Technology Magnet School, a NASA Explorer Schools project participant since 2006, was featured on the “NBC Nightly News”. The staff credits the NES project as one of their main catalysts.
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Celebrate World Space Week -- Oct. 4-10, 2010 Sep 30, 2010 01:02:48 PM | John Entwistle
 
World Space Week commemorates the beginning of the Space Age with the launch of Sputnik 1 on Oct. 4, 1957. During World Space Week, teachers are encouraged to use space-themed activities.
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Get the NASA App for iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch Sep 07, 2010 02:24:26 PM | John Entwistle
 
The NASA apps are free or charge and provides access to NASA images, videos, missions and information.
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Webcast on Aug. 31, 2010 -- Our Solar System: An Inquiry Tour Aug 31, 2010 08:26:38 AM | John Entwistle
 
The Aerospace Education Services Project, or AESP, is presenting a free webcast on Aug. 31, 2010, at 4 p.m. EDT.
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Blast Back to School with NASA Education Resources Aug 26, 2010 04:35:31 PM | John Entwistle
 
NASA offers educational resources for use with students in kindergarten through college.
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Student Opportunity: Mars Exploration Student Data Teams Program for Students in Grades 9 through undergraduate. Aug 17, 2010 01:38:46 PM | John Entwistle
 
Teams of students in grade 9 through college have an opportunity to work with scientists, mission planners and educators on the collection and analysis of data as it is downloaded from instruments currently orbiting mars.
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Planets Align for the Perseid Meteor Shower Aug 13, 2010 09:02:37 AM | John Entwistle
 
You know it's a good night when a beautiful alignment of planets is the second best thing that's going to happen. Thursday, August 12th, is such a night.
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Computers For Learning Program Jul 21, 2010 10:19:03 AM | John Entwistle
 
Information about the GSA Computers for Learning program.
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ISS Expedition 24 Crew to Talk with NES Middle School Students Jul 20, 2010 02:29:07 PM | John Entwistle
 
Students from NASA Explorer School Conyers Middle School in Conyers, Ga., scheduled to talk with NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
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Last Shuttle External Tank Rollout at Michoud Assembly Facility Jul 13, 2010 10:48:32 AM | John Entwistle
 
The last external tank scheduled to fly on a shuttle mission departs construction facility heads to KSC.
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Women in Space Day! Jun 25, 2010 10:13:52 AM | John Entwistle
 
Did you know June 16, 2010 is Women in Space Day?
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