Athena Mayorga

Science Teacher

Martin Middle School

Sessions in which Athena Mayorga attends

Thursday 6 February, 2020

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

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,...

10:00 AM

Feel the spirits of JAXA Space Education Center

1 hour 30 minutes, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Signup required

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

Session

Manabu Fujita, Okayama prefectural Tamano high schoool (Participant)

Kenta Nomura, JAXA (Participant)

We introduce basic philosophy of JAXA Space Education Center. The philosophy is three spirits of “Curiosity”, “Advent...

Mission to Mars: Using "The Martian" for ELA/Science Collaboration

1 hour 30 minutes, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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

Session

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

Learn how to use "The Martian" to inspire learning in science through hands-on study. See what one teacher did to get her...

11:45 AM

Space Center University Survival Mission

45 minutes, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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

Session

Kaci Heins, Space Center Houston (Participant)

Rachael Stephenson, Space Center University (Participant)

Do you and your students have what it takes to survive a submerged space capsule and get their team to safety? In the Spac...

12:30 PM

Lunch 2 Thursday

1 hour, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Signup required

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

1:45 PM

Beyond the Goldilocks Zone – Searching for life- Expert Educator Session

1 hour 30 minutes, 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Learning Innovation Center- Lab 3

Session

Chris Matty, Mr. (Participant)

Scott Weiler, Rancho High School (Participant)

Given the extreme level of observed diversity of extraterrestrial environments in the universe, combined with the observe...

3:40 PM

Neutral Buoyancy Lab— Visitors’ Gallery (Tour)

1 hour 35 minutes, 3:40 PM - 5:15 PM

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

Tour

5:15 PM

Networking Reception

1 hour 44 minutes, 5:16 PM - 7:00 PM

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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...

Friday 7 February, 2020

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

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

Rocket Your Socks Off!

1 hour 30 minutes, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Gilruth Center - Off-Site Location (take bus) - Discovery

Session

Bela Power, NASA OKSG (Participant)

Dorinda Risenhoover, NASA OKSG (Other Participant)

Kacera Yoes, Yukon Middle School (Participant)

In this session, participants will participate in a variety of hands-on rockets lessons. Come along for a journey through...

11:00 AM

Quick Lunch- Lunch 1

15 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:15 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 ...

12:15 PM

Using Augmented and Virtual Reality To Enhance Earth and Space Science Curriculum

45 minutes, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

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

Session

Ms. Denise Wright, Ocean Bay Middle (Participant)

This session will highlight virtual and augmented apps that highlight space curriculum. Some examples include the Explore...

1:15 PM

Protecting Astronauts in Space - Are You Up To The Challenge?

1 hour 30 minutes, 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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

Session

Jakarda Varnado, NASA Johnson Space Center (Participant)

Michael McGlone, NASA/NSPACE (Participant)

We are going forward to the Moon and on to Mars! Help design innovative garments to protect astronauts from the hazards ...

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

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

Saturn V and Rocket Park Tour

45 minutes, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Signup required

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

Tour

Travel by tram and take a look at our Mercury-Redstone and Little Joe II rockets. Explore the mighty Saturn V rocket that took astronauts to the...

10:00 AM

Feel the spirits of JAXA Space Education Center

1 hour 30 minutes, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Signup required

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

Session

Manabu Fujita, Okayama prefectural Tamano high schoool (Participant)

Kenta Nomura, JAXA (Participant)

We introduce basic philosophy of JAXA Space Education Center. The philosophy is three spirits of “Curiosity”, “Advent...

11:30 AM

Lunch 1 Saturday

1 hour, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Signup required

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

12:45 PM

Strange New Planet: Utilizing Phenomena Based Learning to Create Custom Units for your Classroom

45 minutes, 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

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

Session

Eman Beck, NASA OKSG STELLAR Mentor, Terra Verde Discovery School (Norman, OK) (Participant)

Dorinda Risenhoover, NASA OKSG (Other Participant)

This session will focus on how to create custom units for your classroom based in phenomena. Participants will be placed ...

1:45 PM

Animate Your Space!

1 hour 30 minutes, 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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

Session

Sharon Rigsby, Murry J Frank Planetarium, Beaumont ISD (Participant)

Lisa Stewart, SEEC CREW (Participant)

Use Animation Studio and StopMotion to create short animations of Earth/Space concepts and models. Backdrops, props, and ...

3:30 PM

Keynote- Saturday

1 hour, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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

Keynote

Holly Ridings She is a mechanical engineer and the first woman to be chief flight director. She leads the elite gro...