NASA Earth and Space Science Research Education Regional Workshop Nov. 9-10, 1999 South Carolina State University
Attending from the ECSU Network Resources and Training Site
Leo Edwards - Fayetteville State University	Dawit Haile - Virginia State University
Mark Melton - Bennett College	Linda Hayden - Elizabeth City State University
Barbara King - Elizabeth City State University	Joal Hathaway - Elizabeth City State University
Siva Mangjiny - University of North Carolina at Pembroke	Len Holmes - University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Tony Burden - Halifax Schools	Marion Hudson - Halifax Schools
Janie Williams - Halifax Schools	Margaret Newsome - Halifax Schools
Anglea Mallory - Halifax Public Schools	Lossie Hunter - Halifax Public Schools
Dawn Adams - Portsmouth Public Schools	Amy Styron - Portsmouth Public Schools
Tammy Simpson - Portsmouth Public Schools	Leon Blue - Portsmouth Public Schools
Renee Barnes - Portsmouth Public Schools	Sheryl Suggs - Portsmouth Public Schools
Barbara Ryan - Portsmouth Public Schools
GOAL OF THE WORKSHOP
In an effort to stimulate interest and participation in NASA research and curriculum, the workshop will feature NASA and university speakers, who will expose faculty members of institutions of higher learning and K-12 schools to funding opportunities; education programs; space and earth science products and programs; and space science research. Who should attend: Education Administrators, faculty, and students who are interested in getting involved with NASA. The following topics will be covered: Funding Opportunities: On Tuesday, Mr. John Malone, IRA (NRTS) Program Manager, a division of the Minority University Research and Education Division (MURED), from NASA Headquarters, will talk about funding opportunities for faculty members at HBCUs, including both curriculum programs and research funding. Education Programs: On Wednesday, Dr. Leo Edwards, Director of the Mathematics/Science Education Center at Fayetteville State University, will talk about NASA's NOVA program for curriculum enhancement in science, math and engineering courses taken by education majors. Space & Earth Science Products & Programs: On Tuesday, Ms. Carolyn Ng and Dr. Therese Kucera from the Office of Space Science will be presenting (OSS) and on Wednesday, Mr. Steven Graham from the Earth Science Enterprise (ESE). The sessions will cover curriculum products and resources available for a wide variety of courses. Space Science Research: On Wednesday, Dr. Mitchell Colgan, Director of the South Carolina Space Grant Consortium from the College of Charleston, along with rearchers from Goddard Space Flight Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, the Space Telescope Science Institute and University of Tennessee at Knoxville, will discuss the future NASA's Space Science research programs.
Speakers: Origins Speaker: Dr. Mark Voit, Space Telescope Science Institute "Searching for Our Cosmic Roots" Abstract: Dr. Mark Voit Sun-Earth Connection: Dr. Steven Maran, Goddard Space Flight Center "The Sun and Space Research" Abstract: Dr. Steven Maran Solar System Exploration: Dr. Harry Y. McSween, Jr., University of Tennessee, Knoxville "Solar System Exploration, Hands-On and Remote" Abstract: Dr. Harry Y. McSween Structure and Evolution of the Universe: Dr. Frank Six, Marshall Space Flight Center "How to be a Participant in our Space Program: Research Opportunities and Astrophysics Highlights " Abstract: Dr. Frank Six
Agenda Tuesday, November 9, 1999
8:30 - 9:00	Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15	Welcome/Opening Remarks
	Dr. James Anderson, Dean of Eng. Tech. & Sciences
9:15 - 9:30	NASA/MUSPIN Overview
	Mr. Reginald Eason, Deputy Project Manager
9:30 - 9:45	CNRT Consortium/Overview
	Dr. Donald Walter, Principal Investigator
9:45 - 10:30	IRA (NRTS) Division of MURED
	(NASA/MURED), Mr. John Malone, Program Manager
10:30 - 10:45	Break
10:45 - 12:30	Space Science Educational Opportunities
	Office of Space Science (OSS)
12:30 - 1:30	Lunch (Provided - Garnet and Blue Room)
1:30 - 2:30	Tour of Planetarium and NASA Educator Resource Center
	(ERC), Mr. James Brown, Director
2:30 - 4:15	Space Science Educational Opportunities - cont'd
	Office of Space Science (OSS)
4:15	Adjourn
6:30 - 8:30	Awards Dinner
	Location: Kirkland W. Green Student Center
Agenda Wednesday, November 10, 1999
Session I
8:30 - 9:00	Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 9:10	Opening Remarks
	Dr. Donald Walter, Principal Investigator
9:10 - 10:15	NASA Opportunities for Visionary Academics (NOVA)
	Dr. Leo Edwards, Jr., Fayetteville State University
10:15 - 10:30	Break
10:30 - 12:30	Overview of Earth Science Enterprise & Research Opportunities
	Mr. Steven Graham, Office of Earth Science (ESE)
12:30 - 1:30	Lunch (Provided - Lounge)
1:30 - 3:00	Earth Science Educational Opportunities Office of Earth Science (cont'd)
	Mr. Steven Graham, Office of Earth Science (ESE)
3:00 - 3:30	Tour of CNRT Video Conference Lab
3:30	Session One Adjourns
Session Two
9:30 - 10:00	Registration
10:00 - 10:05	Welcome: Dr. Donald Walter, OSS Principal Investigator
10:05 - 10:20	Overview of Workshop
	Dr. Mitchell Colgan, Statewide Director
	South Carolina Space Grant Consortium
	College of Charleston
10:20 - 11:20	Space Science Research Opportunities
	Dr. Harry Y. McSween, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
11:20 - 11:30	Break
11:30 - 12:30	Space Science Research Opportunities
	Dr. Frank Six, Marshall Space Flight Center
12:30 - 1:30	Lunch (Provided - Lounge)
1:30 - 2:30	Space Science Research Opportunities - cont'd
	Dr. Mark Voit, Space Telescope Science Institute
2:30 - 2:45	Break
2:45 - 3:45	Space Science Research Opportunities
	Dr. Steven Maran, Goddard Space Flight Center
3:45 - 4:00	Workshop Wrap-up & Future Directions
4:00	Session Two Adjourns
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