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2006 News Archives


Logo: NASA NASA Announces 2006 NASA Explorer Schools (05.08.06)
NASA welcomed twenty-six new NASA Explorer Schools in a partnership to inspire students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

+ 2006 Announcement
+ NASA Press Release
+ Official Site


Logo: 6th Annual NASA Earth Science Technology Conference 6th Annual NASA Earth Science Technology Conference (05.05.06)
NASA's Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) is presenting the sixth annual Earth Science Technology Conference (ESTC2006) June 27-29 in College Park, MD. This year's conference will showcase a wide array of technology research and development related to NASA's science endeavors.

+ Conference Site
+ Conference Registration
+ NASA Earth Science Technology Office


Logo: NASA NASA Centennial Challenges (04.18.06)
Centennial Challenges is NASA's program of prize contests to stimulate innovation and competition in solar system exploration and ongoing NASA mission areas.

+ Official Site
+ NASA Press Release
+ Table of Challenges


NASA Photo: Total Solar Eclipse Sun-Earth Day 2006 (03.29.06)
View the archived webcast of the March 29, 2006 total solar eclipse.

+ Webcast Information
+ Sun-Earth Day 2006
+ NASA Eclipse Site


Logo: Summer School for Planetary Science NASA's 18th Annual Planetary Science Summer School (03.23.06)
Applications are due May 15, 2006, for NASA's 18th Annual Planetary Science Summer School (Jul 24-28 and Jul 31 -Aug 4, at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA). Science and engineering post-doctoral and graduate students with a strong interest in careers in planetary exploration are encouraged to apply.

+ Official Site
+ Application
+ NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

POC: Ms. Anita M. Sohus
(Anita.M.Sohus at jpl.nasa.gov)


Logo: Elizabeth City State University

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Archived ECSU Video Presentations
"Physical Properties of Glaciers: DENSITY of Snow and Ice," presented by Victor Zagorodnov from the Byrd Polar Research center, Ohio State University. (03.17.06)  Icon: Camera

"Using Glacial Ice to Tell the History of Global Climate Change," presented by Dr. Richard Alley, Pennsylvania State University.  Icon: Camera

NOTE: Large file (60 MB). Works with IE, may not work with Firefox and other browsers.

+ ECSU NRTS
+ The Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS)
+ ECSU CERSER


NASA Meatball, Astrobiology Institute Minority Institution Research Support
The NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) Minority Institution Research Support (MIRS) program provides opportunities for researchers from qualified minority institutions to initiate joint partnerships with researchers in the field of astrobiology. The NAI-MIRS program provides summer sabbaticals, follow-up support, and travel opportunities for faculty and students from minority institutions. (03.15.06)

+ Minority Institution Research Support Site
+ Sabbatical Application [Deadline: April 30]
+ NASA Astrobiology Institute


Logo: Elizabeth City State University

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View Recent ECSU Webcasts (03.10.06)

March 6, 2006 (3 p.m.-4 p.m.)
Dr. Barry Rock/George Hurtt -- NASA Remote Sensing Explorers Research and Training Opportunities.
This webcast shows two presentations from Elizabeth City State University on their 2006 Summer Institute. The institute is a 2 week workshop over the summer to assist faculty at HBCU's, OMU's, and Tribal Colleges to enhance their Earth System Science Curriculum.
+ View Archived Webcast  Icon: Camera


March 7, 2006 (11 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Dr. Ken Jezek -- Fundamental Concepts Involved in Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets.
+ View Archived Webcast  Icon: Camera

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Logo: SECME 30th Annual SECME Summer Institute (03.03.06)

Hosted by the University of South Florida
July 7-16, 2006

For more information visit: http://www.secme.org


Logo: NASA Meatball Paid Internships at NASA/GSFC (June-July 2006)
Math., phys., astronomy, eng., comp. sci. students (UG/G) will help develop and deliver a course for high school teachers on lunar science and robotics. No previous experience with lunar science necessary.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1. (02.15.06)

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Logo: NASA Planetary Biology Internship Program (PBI)

NASA Planetary Biology Internship Program (PBI)
The NASA Planetary Biology Internship Program (PBI) provides opportunities to explore scientific questions of global scale about planet Earth.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1. (02.03.06)

+ More Information


Logo: Scientific and Engineering Student Internship (Program)

SESI Internship Opportunity
A twelve week paid internship program (Jun 1-Aug 31) for eligible high school, college and graduate students.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1. (01.30.06)

+ Official Site
+ View Flyer (GIF format; will open new browser window)


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Financial Aid
A list of over 200 Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities has been created for students seeking financial assistance. (01.27.06)

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