Educators from 39 states will help NASA continue the
unique connection between space exploration and the
classroom. The educators are participating in a four-day
workshop hosted by NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Houston, June
15-19.
The workshop is part of a series of activities planned for
educators invited to join NASA’s new Network of Educator
Astronaut Teachers (NEAT). The workshop features briefings
about the Vision for Space Exploration, tours, members of
NASA’s new astronaut class, sessions for exchanging
innovative lessons and teaching techniques.
“Today’s classrooms have tomorrow’s explorers,” said Dr.
Adena Williams Loston, NASA’s Associate Administrator for
Education. “We are looking to use the teaching skills of
these educators to inspire students and to share with them
the Vision for Space Exploration.”
Expert peer-review panels identified approximately 200
outstanding educators during NASA’s Educator Astronaut
application process. NASA will interact with NEAT members
through workshops and networking activities to complement the
Educator Astronaut Program.
Reporters interested in attending the workshop should contact
Nicole Cloutier-Lemasters by 3 p.m. EDT, Monday at: 281/483-
5111. For information about NASA education programs and a
listing of cities/states represented by NEAT members on the
Internet, visit:
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