Dennis Stocker

microgravity combustion researcher

NASA Glenn Research Center

Participates in 1 Session

Dennis works for NASA on microgravity combustion experiments conducted on the International Space Station (ISS) and previously did so for space shuttle experiments. Some of his combustion research has also been conducted in drop facilities, in which short periods of microgravity (i.e., apparent near weightlessness) can be achieved. Currently, Dennis works as the Project Scientist of the Advanced Combustion via Microgravity Experiments (ACME) project. With over 4 years of testing on the ISS (2017-2022), over 1500 flames were ignited for six independent experiments. For updates, photos, etc. on ACME and similar research, see www.facebook.com/space.flames/ or www.flickr.com/photos/space-flames.

In addition to his technical work, Dennis is actively involved in NASA’s educational outreach to teachers, students, Scouts of both genders, and the general public. He primarily focuses on human space exploration (e.g., see www.facebook.com/NASA.Women.of.ISS or www.facebook.com/NASAbsa/) and microgravity research. As an example, he helps lead challenges in which secondary students can design and build microgravity experiments that are tested in drop facilities as described at https://www1.grc.nasa.gov/space/education-outreach/drop-tower-competition/.

Sessions in which Dennis Stocker participates

Friday 7 February, 2020

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

9:30 AM

Microgravity Master Builder

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

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

Session

Nancy Hall, NASA Glenn Research Center (Participant)

Dennis Stocker, NASA Glenn Research Center (Participant)

Are you a Master Builder? Using a popular construction toy, face NASA’s challenge and create contraptions that will resp...

Sessions in which Dennis Stocker 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

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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

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...

11:30 AM

Lunch 1 Thursday

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

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

12:45 PM

STEAM Saturdays: Learning through the weekend

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

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

Session

Marian Gilmore, Steam Powered Learning (Participant)

Beth Favor, DoDEA (Participant)

Here's a great way to infuse your passion of STEAM and excite students outside of the classroom! Joining this session wil...

1:45 PM

A Space Traveler's Guide to Packing for Mars: Tetris In Real Life

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 1

Session

Lorie Hammerstrom, Quincy Public Schools (Participant)

Sarah Quasny, NASA (Participant)

What does an astronaut require for extended travel in space. It isn't just about the mechanics - but how does a human com...

3:45 PM

Microsoft Hacking STEM Lessons on the International Space Station

1 hour 30 minutes, 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

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

Session

Darcelle Mitchell, NSPACE (Participant)

Matthew Wallace, NASA - Oklahoma State University (Participant)

Your students are about to solve spaceflight challenges that they never knew existed! Using hands on activities that...

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...

7:00 PM

Thought Leader Series - Challenges of Building the Station

1 hour, 7:00 PM - 8:00 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

Keynote- Friday

1 hour, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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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...

11:00 AM

Lunch 1 Friday

1 hour, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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

12:15 PM

The Origins of Underwater Neutral Buoyancy Astronaut Training

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

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Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Mission Briefing Center- Preshow

Session

Catherine Walker, Space Center Houston (Participant)

Dr. John Charles, Space Center Houston (Participant)

NASA does not have a “weightless room” but it has the next best thing: simulated weightlessness in a huge water tank. It should have been obviou...

3:15 PM

The Code for Survival - Ozobot to the Rescue!' & 'From Water to Fuel'

1 hour 30 minutes, 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

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

Session

Jodie Guillen, SEEC CREW (Participant)

Mrs. Courtney Black, ISS US National Lab (Participant)

With the initial preparations already underway to send astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit for the first time in over 50 ye...

7:00 PM

SEEC Banquet

4 hours, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Saturday 8 February, 2020

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

8:45 AM

Simple Schlieren photography and diffraction of lasers in the classroom.

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

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

Session

Tom Brestel, NASA Nebraska Space Grant (Participant)

Attendees will set up a simple Schlieren photography system for use in the classroom using plane mirrors and light emitti...

10:00 AM

Back to the Future - To the Moon

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 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...

11:30 AM

Lunch 1 Saturday

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

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

12:45 PM

Design To Fly

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

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

Session

Lauren Milord, DreamUp (Participant)

1:45 PM

Do science on the ISS? Yes you can!

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 4

Session

Join this talented crew of educators currently engaged in scientific research utilizing the ISS! Part 1: Learn about 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...