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Amy Banks

Lower School Science Coordinator
The Hockaday School

Sessions in which Amy Banks attends

Thursday 6 February, 2020

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
7:30 AM
7:30 AM
SEEC 101
15 minutes, 7:30 AM - 7:45 AM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Space Center Theater

Session

8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Keynote Session- Thursday
1 hour 30 minutes, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Space Center Theater

Keynote

 Mike Kincaid oversees strategic direction and leadership of NASA’s STEM engagement function,...
9:55 AM
9:55 AM
Neutral Buoyancy Lab— Observation deck (Tour)
1 hour 35 minutes, 9:55 AM - 11:30 AM
Signup required

Tours Off-Site locations (take bus) - NBL BUS

Tour

11:30 AM
11:30 AM
Quick lunch 1
15 minutes, 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Astronaut Gallery - Lunch 1

Lunch

This option is for those who would like to grab a quick lunch and then go to a session. We need to make sure we have a good count for food for the ...
12:45 PM
12:45 PM
The ARISS Education Proposal Process: How to Talk to an Astronaut LIVE with your Students!
45 minutes, 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Learning Innovation Center- Lab 2

Session

Melissa Pore, Bishop O'Connell High School (Participant)

Participants will learn how to submit a competitive proposal to allow their students an experience to talk to an astronau...
1:40 PM
1:40 PM
Space Vehicle Mockup Facility (Tour)
1 hour 35 minutes, 1:40 PM - 3:15 PM
Signup required

Tours Off-Site locations (take bus) - Building 9 Bus

Tour

3:40 PM
3:40 PM
Space Environment Simulation Laboratory (Tour)
1 hour 35 minutes, 3:40 PM - 5:15 PM
Signup required

Tours Off-Site locations (take bus) - Vacumm chamber bus

Tour

5:15 PM
5:15 PM
Networking Reception
1 hour 44 minutes, 5:16 PM - 7:00 PM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Astronuat Gallery

Reception

Join the ISS National Lab for an evening of networking and learning we will be hosting a free reception to showcase our partners in the...
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Space Center Theater

Presentation

There will be a special Thought Leaders Series presented at 7:00pm. This year marks 20 years of humans continuously living and working off planet. ...

Friday 7 February, 2020

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Keynote- Friday
1 hour, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Space Center Theater

Keynote

Lara KearneyDeputy Program Manager, Gateway Program Kearney serves as Gateway Deputy Progra...
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
The TEAM in STEAM
1 hour 30 minutes, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Learning Innovation Center- Lab 2

Session

Lauren Taylor, The Kinkaid School (Participant)

Michael Vu, The Kinkaid School (Participant)

Krissy Venosdale, The Kinkaid School (Participant)

This engaging, hands-on workshop will share practical, integrative ways to collaborate with members of the "STEAM TEAM" o...
11:15 AM
11:15 AM
SEECing Science Buddies
45 minutes, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Boardroom

Session

Jodie Guillen, SEEC CREW (Other Participant)

Jill Gilford, Equitable Education Solutions (Participant)

Becky Busby, Frank Long Elementary (Other Participant)

Patrick Petty, NASA - Johnson Space Center (Participant)

SEECing Science Buddies provides interested educators with a program for implementing science mentoring between older and...
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Quick lunch- Lunch 2
15 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Astronaut Gallery- Lunch 2

Lunch

This option is for those who would like to grab a quick lunch and then go to a session. We need to make sure we have a good count for food for the ...
12:15 PM
12:15 PM
Roving on Mars 2020 - Utilizing Current Events in Space Exploration to Engage Diverse Learners
45 minutes, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Boardroom

Session

Jenny Mccall, Fayette County Public Schools (Participant)

Jill Marconi, Poland Local Schools (Participant)

Participants will design, build, and test rubber band-powered rovers out of recycled or inexpensive material and discuss ...
1:15 PM
1:15 PM
Here Comes the Sun!
1 hour 30 minutes, 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Learning Innovation Center- Lab 2

Session

Elisabeth (Betty Jo) Moore, Wiley Magnet Middle School (Participant)

The Sun is an amazing star. Learn more about the Sun, the Parker Solar Probe mission, and get ideas on helping students ...
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
Space Helmets You Can Build
1 hour 30 minutes, 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Learning Innovation Center- Lab 4

Session

Eryn Beisner, KBR (Participant)

Diego Martinez, Delphian Schools (Participant)

Students want to learn science, especially if it helps them build a space helmet. Learn vital things to teach before buil...
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
SEEC Banquet
4 hours, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Signup required

Saturday 8 February, 2020

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Poster/Networking session
30 minutes, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Astronuat Gallery

Session

Meet the SEEC regional crew member and learn about further STEM resources and opportunity.In addition, we know that many of yo...
8:45 AM
8:45 AM
Fairy Tale Engineering: Encouraging Young Students to Explore Space
45 minutes, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Learning Innovation Center- Lab 1

Session

Christie Miller, Atoka Public School (Participant)

Dorinda Risenhoover, NASA OKSG (Other Participant)

Centered around Margaret McNamara and Mark Fleming’s book Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot, this hands-on inquir...
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Back to the Future - To the Moon
1 hour 30 minutes, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Signup required

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Learning Innovation Center- Lab 4

Session

Mrs. Linda Frantz, Putnam City Schools (Participant)

Dr. Robert Frantz DMed, MS, BSEE, Franklin Gray Patents (Participant)

Go Back to the Future as participants learn more about why NASA is planning to go back to the Moon in order to reach Mars...
11:40 AM
11:40 AM
Lunch with An Astronaut
1 hour 25 minutes, 11:40 AM - 1:05 PM
Available

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Events Building

Session

This optional event gives you the opportunity to hear first-hand stories from a NASA astronaut while enjoying a delicious lunch prepared by our ...