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NASA ponders student satellite initiative
WASHINGTON, July 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. space agency says it is considering inviting U.S. students, to participate in a university-based satellite development initiative.
NASA tech might be used for Web gaming
WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. space agency says educators soon might soon be able to use computer-simulation games that employ space age technologies.
NASA and Mad Science to promote science
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Canada's Mad Science Group have joined in an effort to promote science education.
U.S. encourages aviation and space careers
WASHINGTON, May 9 (UPI) -- NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration have agreed to cooperate in developing U.S. students' skills in science, technology, engineering and math.
NASA to host space university session
WASHINGTON, March 8 (UPI) -- The International Space University's 2009 summer program will be held at NASA's Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, Calif.
New NASA education official named
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Joyce Winterton has been named NASA's assistant administrator for education, effective Monday.
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“ As NASA prepares to develop and deploy a next generation of space vehicles, the agency requires greater depth of knowledge and pursuit of innovation than ever before, ”
NASA picks its first student ambassadors
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“ NASA will continue to pursue innovative strategies to encourage students to improve their interest and performance in STEM and related careers, ”
NASA tech might be used for Web gaming
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“ Buzz's historic spaceflight is a great example of spreading the excitement of space exploration (to) students around the world, ”
NASA starts 'Buzz Lightyear' challenges
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“ Mad Science is noted for its trademark 'edu-tainment' philosophy, which cultivates incredible enthusiasm and a sense of wonder in children, ”
NASA and Mad Science to promote science
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“ This is a perfect example of collaboration that complements and supports each organization's educational goals, ”
U.S. encourages aviation and space careers
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