Educator Workshop: The Challenge of Discovery

Educator Workshop March 1, 2013

This is a feature from the NASA/JPL Education Office.


Educator Workshop: The Challenge of Discovery

Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013

Target audience: K-12 educators

Location/Time:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif.: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. PT
University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.: 8:30 - 2:30 p.m. MT
Johnson Space Center, Houston: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT
Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Md.: 11:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m ET

Overview: What does it take to make a NASA mission happen, and who are the people who drive these tremendous projects?

In the Discovery Program's third annual multi-site professional development workshop, we delve into the stories behind some amazing NASA missions, from conception to science results. Learn how scientists, engineers and mission operators collaborate to meet the challenges of complex missions to assure the science goals are met. Investigate what it takes to move a fantastic idea from dream to reality.

The Challenge of Discovery workshop will take place in four locations (listed above). All sites will offer special speakers, hands-on activities for K-12 and out-of-school-time educators, and resource packets.

The cost of the workshop is $25. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Learn more and register by April 1 at http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/discovery/challenge_of_discovery.asp

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