Astrobiology Institute

Astrobiology Institute
"Life beyond Earth"

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

MESSAGE FROM CATHERINE! Dear Team, By now everyone should have had the opportunity to consider the NASA Education Project Final Report Format Terry sent out. I'm assigning each team member to take responsibility for gathering data necessary to develop our final report and deliverables to NASA. These documents, projects, etc, will be brought to the RETREAT on JULY 26th. close to completion. I'd like all of us back on line together the week of July 9th. to confirm progress. Please do add to listings input where your expertise can provide us with accomplishments for cross project analysis and reporting. EVERYONE: Photo's, video, uploaded Amy Johnson: Overall evaluation data and program evaluation: Lynn, Monroe, Rocco:Scientific report on the astrobiology research and final scientific results from the ballooning mission. Jeff, Shannon, Kinyua,Monroe: Compile lessons presented in classrooms incorporating all STEM elements including engineering. Specifically, hands on research experiences. Danielle, Amy, Doug, and Diane: Compile astrobiology lessons and research projects in conjunction with Jeff, Sharon, Kinyua, Monroe to build our ballooning curriculum. Sharon; Provide engineering standards (lessons) and lectures. Lynn, Rick, Lynn Darnell, Rocco: Organize ballooning field guide steps for future ballooning educators and enthusiasts. Monroe, Lynn, Doug: Provide Astrobiology Science Conference poster, abstract, and experience as part of the curriculum Gail, Monroe: Evaluations, reviews from Fellows classroom experiences Diane: Print blog entries and provide in a journal for deliverable URL Catherine, Sharon: Compile all media pieces throughout grant I am available to talk to each of you and am open to input in regards to any critical data to include. Happy Fourth of July! Catherine