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February 13-17:  Kittredge Magnet School in Atlanta, GA, had students engaged in the ARRL's (American Radio Relay League) School Club Roundup (SCR), an on-the-air operating event for US students throughout the third week of February.  Fifth grade science teacher Charamie DeMarco said her goal for students taking part in SCR wasn’t to win one of the competitive categories, but … Continue reading ARISS Weekly Status Report – 3/20/2023

February 23: The Istituto Statale di Istruzione Superiore in Empoli, Italy hosted an ARISS radio contact for students with Koichi Wakata; he answered 15 questions. A large crowd of 360 attended the contact event, and the school livestreamed it for over 1,500 other students, parents, and the public who were watching. Media representatives came from TG3 … Continue reading ARISS Weekly Status Report – 3/13/2023

February 23: ARISS was honored to receive a request from SCaN to set up and staff a display table about ARISS for the National Space Council’s Users’ Advisory Group meeting at the Marriott in Washington DC.  It was the group’s first public meeting of this administration. Frank Bauer and Kathy Lamont staged the ARISS table … Continue reading ARISS Weekly Status Report – 2/27/2023

February 9–11: The annual Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC) at Space Center Houston (TX) had six ARISS team members engaging teachers and youth at the ARISS table and two forums.  They handed out ARISS flyers, and answered questions about ARISS radio contacts and ARISS education programs, letting teachers try out some of the programs’ teaching … Continue reading ARISS Weekly Status Report – 2/20/2023

January 30: Norwich Free Academy (NFA) in Norwich, CT hosted an ARISS contact for students with Josh Cassada. He answered 18 questions with a listening crowd of 1,200. The contact was livestreamed to the public at https://youtu.be/pTkaCtam8m0.  NFA’s Facebook and Twitter platforms offered the video, as well. Media reporters represented Fox TV News, Norwich Bulletin, and … Continue reading ARISS Weekly Status Report – 2/13/2023

January 26: After months of space and amateur radio lessons, students at Brentwood Elementary School of Engineering in Raleigh, NC got the opportunity to speak with Koichi Wakata who answered 20 questions.  Youth chosen to ask their questions earned the title from the school of Student Space Ambassador.  Those selected to escort visitors got the title … Continue reading ARISS Weekly Status Report – 2/6/2023

January 19: Following months of prep and working through a curriculum concentrated on space and communications, Escola Secundária de Lagoa students at Lagoa in the Azores (autonomous region of Portugal) took part in a successful ARISS radio contact with Josh Cassada. He answered 16 of their questions. The school livestreamed the event to the public … Continue reading ARISS Weekly Status Report – 1/30/2023

January 17: The ARISS Team received a report on Montross (VA) Middle School students who enjoyed exciting preparations for their ARISS contact targeted for mid-April. The school’s science curriculum provides students with lessons on sound waves, our solar system, and aspects of the ISS, among other things.  Last semester the school sponsored a science fair … Continue reading ARISS Weekly Status Report – 1/23/2023

Late December:  Last fall, the faculty at Brentwood Magnet Elementary School of Engineering in Raleigh, NC developed engineering challenges for the semester that tied into the school’s upcoming ARISS contact.  The 412 students focused on engineering related to space exploration and here are examples. Students experienced the engineering/design process as they created and tested prototypes … Continue reading ARISS Weekly Status Report – 01/09/2023