Monthly Archives: May 2011

Avicenna Student Selected to Ask Former Astronaut a Question

In April, there was an event called Reaching for the Stars held here in Northwest Indiana. The goal was to increase awareness and interest in STEM education. Prior to the event, there was a contest held and the winners would … Continue reading

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What Does it Mean to Reach for the Stars?

It was a typical, busy Friday afternoon when I received an email from Dr. Jeff Goldstein, Director of the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education.  I wasn’t sure what to expect as I had never, to my knowledge, … Continue reading

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In Their Own Words…

I asked some of the students to share a few words about their experiences with SSEP so that I may post them on the blog.  So far, I’ve received: -My name is Heba Abuzer and I’m in 6th grade.  My … Continue reading

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