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2009 Speakers
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Dr. Barbara J. Shannon Dr.
Shannon is a science and mathematics teacher, as well as Co-Director of the
Synergy Kinetic Academy in Los Angeles. She holds a B.A. in Biology, an M.S.
in Cell Biology and an Ed.D. in Learning and Instruction. In over twenty
years of teaching experience she has earned numerous awards including the
Tandy Technology Scholars Outstanding Teacher Award, a DuPont Challenge
Certificate of Merit, an ExploraVision Certificate of Merit, and inclusion
in the University of San Diego's Outstanding Teacher Recognition Program.
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Dr. Josh Willis
Research Scientist in JPL's Climate, Ocean and Solid Earth Science section. The Ocean Circulation Group focuses on studies of the physical processes of the ocean and its interaction with other elements of Earth's climate system. Ongoing research topics include,
Our research is founded on application of satellite remote sensing of the ocean and atmosphere, and employs a comprehensive approach that consists of data analyses, analytical and numerical modeling, and data assimilation. The studies also include investigations in developing new observing systems, advancements in modeling and data assimilation methodologies, and expansion of capabilities and scope of data analysis techniques.
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Dr. Richard Shope
As a science research analyst working for
JPL's Office of Science Research and Analysis, Dr. Richard Shope's role is
to communicate highlights of significant results produced by the JPL
planetary science research community. Through this process of space
science "upreach," Dr. Shope provides one of many streams of information
that help NASA's Science Mission Directorate remain aware of the
leading-edge developments of solar system research occurring at JPL.
Dr. Shope has coordinated education and public outreach programs for various flight projects at JPL. He also conducts science education research and evaluation studies, writes science and technology education articles, creates science learning activities, develops curriculum and instructional materials, conducts educator workshops, and demonstrates innovative ways to communicate the complexity and thrill of science. |
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Ron Gird, Outreach Program
Manager, NOAA, National Weather Service
Climate change continues to dominate the
science news in the broadcast industry, television, radio, newspapers, the
Internet, and now the classroom. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service are leaders in
providing climate science information to the education and broadcast
communities and the public. NOAA will host a Sally Ride Science Workshop
for Teachers July 23 - 24, 2008. The purpose of this workshop is for
teachers to learn how to integrate the science of Earth's changing climate
into their classrooms. In June, the American Meteorological Society held
their annual Broadcast Conference. A major topic for the attendees was
climate change, with several technical sessions presenting the latest
science information on climate change. The results of these two workshops
will be discussed during the Satellites & Education Conference. Climate
change hand-out materials suitable for the classroom and the home will be
distributed.
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Gladys Munoz - Earth Science Teacher,
NASA Explorer School, Puerto Rico
Middle School Students and
Microsatellites |
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Duane
Laursen - Physics Teacher, retired, ;
Holly Gray, Algalita Marine Research Foundation
Cleaning Up Our Oceans |
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Robert
Trout - NASA Solar System Ambassador
How To Teach Space Exploration |
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Teaching Climate Change Using
Problem-Based Learning Modules and Earth System Science |
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Thomas Wrublewski, NOAA
Liaison Office![]() Introducing NOAA’s Newest Operational Satellites NOAA-19 and GOES-O Participants will obtain an overview of: (1) NOAA’s newest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-O) that should be on orbit as GOES-14 by the time of the conference and (2) NOAA-N Prime which was launched on February 6, 2009 and became NOAA-19. GOES-O will (among other things) provide the images and data used by U.S. weather forecasters
POES and GOES Outreach and Informal
Educational Items |
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Magical Mars: The World Next Door |
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International Year of Astronomy
Using Remote Telescopes to Teach Science, Math,
Engineering and Technology
by Robert Sparks, NASA Educator Ambassador; Tucson, Arizona. Learn how
to involve your students in using technology to control a telescope
remotely and perform scientific research by becoming part of the Global
Telescope Network (GTN) and support the Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope,
Swift and the SMM-Newton satellites. |
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Survival in a Galactic Wilderness: Exploring Our Solar System’s Invisible Boundaries Journey far beyond the protective layers of our earth’s atmosphere, leave our sheltering magnetosphere far away in the distance, and experience the invisible boundary of our solar system. Explore the region where the solar wind interacts with the interstellar medium and carves out our own protective bubble, the heliosphere.
Astronishing Astronomy: NASA’s Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope |
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Jillian
Tromp - Graduate Student, Physics &
Astronomy CSULA
After IRAS: Revisiting the Brightest
Far-Infrared Sources in Taurus with the Spitzer Taurus Survey |
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8:00 a.m. |
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Registration | Golden Eagle Ball Room | ||||||||||||||||||||
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1:30 p.m. |
Tours of Cal State L.A.’s fantastic engineering, science, math and technology facilities: the S.P.A.C.E. Lab (NASA prototype of the next generation of space telescopes), the Exploratorium and Astro Gallery (this Physics and Astronomy Room covers many interesting topics from Conservation of Energy, Oscillatory or Repetitive Motion to the Properties of Light), and the CSARS Lab (Center for Spatial Analysis and Remote Sensing, a computer cartography and GIS lab). |
Meet at Food Court |
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2:30 p.m. |
Annual Meeting of the Satellite Educators Association |
Golden Eagle Ballroom |
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Friday
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| 8:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast, Registration, Exhibits and Free Educational Materials |
Golden Eagle Ballroom |
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Opening Session: Welcome and opening of the conference
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Barbara
Shannon |
Golden Eagle Ballroom |
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| 10:30 a.m. | Concurrent Breakout Sessions | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Robert Sparks - International Year of Astronomy | KH D2071 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ron Gird - Climate Change Info for Classroom & Home | KH D2074 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ed Murashie - Receive Weather Satellite Images in Class | KH D2091 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:45 p.m. | Lunch |
Golden Eagle Ballroom |
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| 1:45 p.m. | Concurrent Breakout Sessions | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Thomas Lee - New National Weather Satellite | KH D2071 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gladys Munoz - Middle School and Microsatellites | KH D2074 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Duane Laursen - Cleaning Up Our Oceans | KH D2091 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:00 p.m. | Concurrent Breakout Sessions | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Robert Sparks - Using Remote Telescopes | KH D2071 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pamela Whiffen - Survival of Galactic Wilderness | KH D2074 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Tom Wrublewski - NOAA-19 & GOES-O | KH D2091 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 6:00 p.m. |
Wine & Cheese Reception Hosted by The Satellite Educators Association |
Golden Eagle Patio |
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| 6:30 p.m. |
Conference Banquet Keynote Speaker: Dr. Josh Willis |
Golden Eagle Ballroom |
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Saturday
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| 8:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast & Focus on Exhibitors |
Golden Eagle Ballroom |
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| 9:00 a.m. | Concurrent Breakout Sessions | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Robert Trout - How to Teach Space Exploration | KH D2071 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pamela Whiffen - Astronishing Astronomy | KH D2074 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Steve Ladochy & Pedro Ramirez - Teaching Climate Change | KH D2091 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:15 a.m. | Concurrent Breakout Sessions | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Jillian Tromp - After IRAS | KH D2071 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Nel Graham - Magical Mars | KH D2074 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Hussy - Eyes on the Earth 3-D | KH D2091 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:30 a.m. | Concurrent Breakout Sessions | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Lynn Cominsky & Kevin John - Swift Mission/Newton’s Laws | KH D2071 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Angelique Hamane & Shelley Shaul - Endangered Glaciers | KH D2074 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Tom Wrublewski - POES – GOES Outreach | KH D2091 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Lunch Keynote Speaker: Dr. Richard Shope |
Golden Eagle Ballroom |
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| 2:30 p.m. |
Closing Session Door prize drawings (must be present to win) |
Golden Eagle Ballroom |
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