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Students from Woodland Park, Colorado, are set to engage with NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers during a unique educational event where she will respond to previously recorded questions related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from her location aboard the International Space Station.
This 20-minute communication will take place at 11:55 a.m. EDT on Monday, April 21, and can be viewed on the NASA STEM YouTube Channel.
Hosted by Woodland Park High School, the event will also welcome students from the local middle school, reinforcing the message that although they come from a small community, their aspirations can reach great heights. Nichole Ayers, who regards Colorado Springs and Divide, Colorado, as home, is an alumna of Woodland Park.
Members of the media wishing to report on this event are required to RSVP by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 18, by contacting Lindsey Prahl at lprah@wpsdk12.org or by calling 719-922-1019.
For over two decades, astronauts have been continuously residing and working on the International Space Station, where they engage in technology testing, scientific research, and skill development necessary for future explorations beyond our planet. Communication with NASA’s Mission Control Center in Houston is constant, facilitated by SCaN’s Near Space Network.
Research and technological advancements conducted aboard the space station yield benefits for life on Earth and establish a foundation for forthcoming missions led by NASA. As part of the Artemis program, NASA plans to send astronauts to the Moon as a preparatory step for human endeavors on Mars. This initiative aims not only to inspire future explorers known as the Artemis Generation but also to ensure that the United States maintains its leading role in space exploration and discovery.
For additional resources, including videos and lesson plans that emphasize research conducted on the space station, visit:
https://www.nasa.gov/stemonstation
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