oliveview Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I would like to share an amazing gift that I have been given. I have been chosen by NASA to attend a 2 day event around the upcoming launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery. I will be tweeting and blogging before and through the event. There will be many opportunities to learn things about space and science. I will be part of a group of 150 people chosen to interact with NASA scientists, shuttle technicians, engineers, administrators, and astronauts. The finale of the program is the final launch of Discovery with viewing from the press area. There are several teachers in our group but I am the only homeschool parent. I would love to have lots homeschool families, parents, or kids follow along with me. I am passionate about space but I also know that it's a great way to get kids excited about science and all things STEM related. I'm thinking about also having a Q & A session before, after, or maybe both if there is interest. My ID on Twitter is oliveview2. Please follow me or go to my blog. My blog has the press release with other ways to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I hope that you really enjoy your time. I worked a contract position years ago in Texas for Nasa. One of my co workers gave my family and myself a private tour of the facility in Houston. What really made it special was that she had worked on alot of the equipment that we got to see. I saw finally saw a shuttle lift this past spring. It was just before sunrise and really incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliveview Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 I saw that one this spring as well! It was STS-131 and it was beautiful! The ISS passed almost directly over the pad just before launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I know someone who participated in the last NASA tweet-up :) So cool! We'll follow you this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 What an awesome opportunity! ENJOY!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 OH! How awesome. Color me HUGELY jealous :) I'll be following! ::::::::::::mourning the ending of the space program as we know it and really hoping there's something truly wonderful in the pipeline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I also wanted to say for those doing Facebook - you can follow http://www.facebook.com/nasa2explore and get several updates per day on what's going on with the mission thus far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I love this idea! Thanks! I would love to see you talk about the different areas of science that are involved: physics, chemistry, biology, etc., etc..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Cool! And congrats! Hey, have you read Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void yet? It has all the stuff you'd probably never hear from NASA.... ;):D " Amazon Best Books of the Month, August 2010 : With her wry humor and inextinguishable curiosity, Mary Roach has crafted her own quirky niche in the somewhat staid world of science writing, showing no fear (or shame) in the face of cadavers, ectoplasm, or sex. In Packing for Mars , Roach tackles the strange science of space travel, and the psychology, technology, and politics that go into sending a crew into orbit. Roach is unfailingly inquisitive (Why is it impolite for astronauts to float upside down during conversations? Just how smelly does a spacecraft get after a two week mission?), and she eagerly seeks out the stories that don't make it onto NASA's website--from SPCA-certified space suits for chimps, to the trial-and-error approach to crafting menus during the space program's early years (when the chefs are former livestock veterinarians, taste isn't high on the priority list). Packing for Mars is a book for grownups who still secretly dream of being astronauts, and Roach lives it up on their behalf--weightless in a C-9 aircraft, she just can't resist the opportunity to go "Supermanning" around the cabin. Her zeal for discovery, combined with her love of the absurd, amazing, and stranger-than-fiction, make Packing for Mars an uproarious trip into the world of space travel." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 My kids went to the Spring launch, and will also be going to the November launch. This sounds like a wonderful opportunity for you, and they will definitely be interested in following along :) thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliveview Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 I know someone who participated in the last NASA tweet-up :) So cool! We'll follow you this time. That's great! Do you know what that persons name is on Twitter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliveview Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 I haven't read packing to Mars but it's on my list! I'm so glad many of you are interested. I really would like this experience to be an outreach for homeschool kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Cool! And congrats! Hey, have you read Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void yet? It has all the stuff you'd probably never hear from NASA.... ;):D Just put on hold at the library! They ordered 2..everyone put the first on hold..it's not coming..the 2nd one is, and I'm #2 in line! WOOT! lol It's the little things that get me so excited :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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