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Page 1: Dryden Flight Research Center NASA Education Flight Projects

Dryden Flight Research Center

NASA Education Flight Projects

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Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)

DC-8 Airborne Science Platform

G-3 Airborne Science Platform

Education Flight Projects

To provide education opportunities for students and educators that uses the unique environment of NASA flight platforms.

The program supports NASA’s strategic mission to streamline individuals into a seamless pipeline to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM, by engaging participants in hands-on experiences relating to flight test research and airborne science.

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Ikhana (Predator B)

NASA Unmanned

Aerial Platforms

Global Hawk

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NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Education Flight Projects

Airborne Research Experience for Educators (AREE)

Ten (10) secondary educators (grades 7-12) who specialize in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) disciplines

Outcome: Development of curriculum-based activities resulting from their observations and experiences

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Implemented in parallel with The Student Airborne Research Program (SARP)

National Suborbital Education Research Center at the University of North Dakota

Alexandra Matiella Novak, Ph.D.NSERC Education and Public Outreach Director

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Inaugural class of AREE Educators

AREE July 6 – August 14

• 60% female educators 80% post baccalaureate and 20% bachelors

Inaugural class of AREE educators

• 2 – 10 yrs. teaching experience

• Content areas in Earth, Physical, and Life sciences, Chemistry, Physics, and Math

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Representing school districts in eight states across the country

Inaugural class of AREE Educators

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Airborne Research Experience for Educators website

For additional Information about the SARP-AREEmission

http://www.nserc.und.edu/learning/AREE.html