Middle school educators are invited to an astronomy workshop Nov. 3 that will offer hands-on activities to help students understand the importance of astronomical observations.
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A current listing of scholarships, grants, internships, contests, research programs, and educational opportunities available to both teachers and students.
Lunar/Meteorite Samples
Samples of lunar rocks (brought to Earth by Apollo astronauts) and meteorites are available on loan to certified educators for classroom use.
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NASA Sponsors Astronomy Workshop for Educators
NASA Dryden participates in annual Salute to Youth
NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center was well represented at the 2009 Salute to Youth career fair in Palmdale, Calif., Sept. 18. Not only was the 18th annual student career fair centered at the ...
Down Syndrome Lab Assistant Flies on NASA DC-8
Rafe Day wasn't the typical Earth scientist flying on NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory this summer.
Education News and Events Features
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NASA Dryden Supporting Palmdale's Thursday Nights on the Square
NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center is supporting the City of Palmdale's annual Thursday Nights on the Square in the Palmdale Civic Center.
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Illinois University Student Fulfills Dream at NASA
Citing a visit to the NASA craftsmen exhibit at the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture airshow, at Oshkosh, Wisc., David Klassman decided he wanted to work for NASA.
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NASA Robotics Workshop Challenges Middle School Students
Thirty middle school students had a chance to learn how their math and science studies apply to the real world during a weeklong robotics workshop June 15 through June 20 at Lancaster High School, Lancaster, Calif.
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Lunar and Meteorite Certification Educational Workshop
Teachers attended a Lunar and Meteorite certification educational workshop sponsored by Dryden's education office in May 2009 at the AERO Institute in Palmdale, Calif.
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Dryden-sponsored Robotics Teams Do Well
Three high school robotics teams sponsored or supported in part by NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center scored well at the national high school robotics championships.
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NASA Dryden, Edwards AFB Observe Earth Day 2009
NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center participated in the 2009 Earth Day observance at Edwards Air Force Base April 21 with educational displays and demonstrations relating to the center's involvement in environmental science.
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Embry-Riddle Engineering Student Blends Art, Science at NASA
Kerianne Hobbs' first memory of NASA was a family visit to NASA's Johnson Space Center when she was six.
Education Highlights
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Palmdale AERO Institute
The AERO Institute is a consortium of Federal, state and local governments, industry, and academia partners with the common goal to enhance the aerospace workforce for the 21st Century.
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Dryden Digital Learning Network
Launch into the excitement of learning with NASA’s Digital Learning Network (DLN) through free interactive video conferencing technology.
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NASA Explorer Schools (NES) Program
The NES Project establishes a three-year partnership between NASA and school teams, consisting of teachers and education administrators, from diverse communities across the country.
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Dryden Cooperative Education Program
The NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Cooperative Education Program is designed to provide work experience for undergraduate and graduate college students who are pursuing degrees in fields related to Dryden research.
Related NASA Sites
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Counting the Stars
"Star Count" is a new NASA education activity that turns students into astronomers.
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NASA Kid's Club
Interactve games designed especially for kids.
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Mars Fun Zone →
Learn more about the planet Mars by playing these interactive games and activities.