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    Interested persons may complete a free, self-directed online course to learn about the NASA G-III/C-20A Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar earthquake investigations. Image Credit: NASA

     The Airborne Research Experience for Educators, or AREE, provides research-based experiences for K-12 educators who use the unique environment of NASA flight platforms. Educators practice science by becoming involved in NASA earth science and flight missions.

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    Logo showing two aircraft and words NASA Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel 53, with a hurricane-like swirl in background Oval logo with a Global Hawk aircraft and the letters ATTREX shown above clouds and Earth's surface Academy 2013 -- HS3 and ATTREX
    Audience: 4-12 Educators
    Deadline: open until filled

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    NASA invites educators teaching grades 4-12 to come to California this summer for a 10-day research experience that includes real-time monitoring of NASA research aircraft. NASA's Earth Science Project Office and NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center's Office of Education are recruiting 12 STEM teachers, formal (traditional classrooms, public or private) or informal (museum, science center, etc.), to participate in the Airborne Research Experience for Educators Academy. AREE takes place July 15-25, 2013, and focuses on two NASA Earth science missions:
    1. Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel, or HS3-- an investigation of how tropical storms form and develop into hurricanes
    2. Airborne Tropical TRopopause Experiment, or ATTREX -- a study of atmospheric compound concentrations and their impact on Earth’s climate and energy budget
    Experiences will include technical content instruction from mission scientists and engineers, use of technology via an online tool to monitor missions real-time, and inquiry-based teaching and learning, as well as engineering design. The experiences will translate into classroom content as participants develop a thematic STEM module and action plan.

    This opportunity will remain open until filled. Educators must be U.S. citizens. They may apply as individuals or as an interdisciplinary team of two to three persons. NASA will reimburse educator travel and expenses.

    Questions about this opportunity should be directed to Shaun Smith at shaun.smith@nasa.gov.

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