Kristie Staas

5th Grade Science Teacher

Houston ISD

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Sessions in which Kristie Staas 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...

Space Nutrition: It's not a Piece of Cake

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

Ellen Gilch, Mooreland Heights Elementary School (Participant)

Mrs. julie farmer, Mooreland Heights Elementary (Participant)

In this session, participants will learn about the science that goes into meeting the nutritional needs of astronauts whi...

12:45 PM

How to Launch Your Robotics Club

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 3

Session

Lisa Stewart, SEEC CREW (Participant)

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

Interested in starting a robotics club but don't know where to start? Not sure if you know enough about robotics yourself...

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

PLANETS Out-of-School Time for Grades 3-5: Engineering Gloves to Protect from Space Hazards

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

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

Session

Joelle Clark, Center for Science Teaching and Learning (Participant)

Lori Rubino-Hare, Northern Arizona University Center for STEM Teaching and Learning/PLANETS (Participant)

What hazards might astronauts face? Can we engineer gloves that protect astronauts and enable them to complete important ...

Friday 7 February, 2020

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

9:30 AM

The TEAM in STEAM

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 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

Robotics with LEGO WeDo 2.0

45 minutes, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

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

Session

Dorinda Risenhoover, NASA OKSG (Other Participant)

Doris Biegler, Lawton Public Schools (Participant)

Emma Ritter, NASA OKSG (Participant)

Using LEGO WeDo 2.0 sets we will design and build a rover that can move and collect samples just like the Rover Opportuni...

12:00 PM

Lunch 2 Friday

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

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

1:15 PM

Spacecraft Structures – built light but strong!

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) - Learning Innovation Center- Lab 4

Session

Holly Mentillo, Ocean Breeze Elementary (Participant)

Diane Sartore, NEAT Fab 5 (Participant)

An Engineering Design Challenge, heavy on the engineering but light on the load! Come build a model thrust structure (the...

3:15 PM

Designing 3D Space Stations

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) - Learning Innovation Center- Lab 1

Session

Nathan Tubbs, SEEC CREW; PS/IS 30; Space Launch Delta 45 (Participant)

Learn to use online tools to design a 3D scale model of the the International Space Station. Then apply your knowledge to...

Saturday 8 February, 2020

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

8:45 AM

How To Start a Robotics Team

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 3

Session

Tami Hull, Early ISD (Participant)

It’s hard to know which way to turn when beginning a robotics program whether it is students asking you to create a progr...

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

Building an Aerospace S.T.E.M. program in a Turnaround Elementary School

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

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

Session

Ronald Ben, Wesley Elementary (Participant)

Discover some key elements to consider in building an Elementary Aerospace S.T.E.M themed campus. Come learn about the b...

1:45 PM

Capture the Mousetronaut

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) - Boardroom

Session

Laura Dunn, School District Hillsborough County (Participant)

How can you capture a rogue mouse in microgravity and return him to his enclosure unharmed? Join us as you work as teams ...

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...