Airborne Research Experiences for Educators and Students (AREES):
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Academy 2012
For Grades 5-12 Educators
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The NASA Airborne Research Experiences for Educators and Students program is recruiting educators of students in grades 5-12 to participate in a two-week residential program in Palmdale, Calif. on June 18-29, 2012. The dynamic training program provides research-based experiences for educators using NASA’s unique flight platforms. Participants will engage as science practitioners by becoming involved in a NASA earth science mission. The review of applications will begin April 16, 2012 and remain open until filled. >> More
Student Flight Mission Challenge -- Improving Earthquake Monitoring
For Grades 7-9 Educators and Students
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NASA is studying earth science processes such as earthquakes through airborne science research platforms. Students in grades 7-9 can help NASA in this effort by joining the Student Flight Mission Challenge. Student teams create a multimedia presentation that suggests a site for a new science investigation. It is recommended (but not required) that persons register by April 16, 2012. The deadline to submit a student team’s proposal is May 21, 2012. Interested educators can prepare for the challenge by enrolling in a self-directed course on earth system science. >> More
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