TASI Team Leaders:

Mablelene Burrell (GSFC), Jim Lochner (GSFC & USRA), Lubna Rana (GSFC & UMCP) and Carolyn Ott (Walter Johnson High School).

The goal of TASI is to provide teachers with an in-depth exposure to the cutting edge science of NASA's Beyond Einstein program whose goal is to uncover the deepest cosmological mysteries of the universe. Beyond Eisntein is especially well-suited fo rteaching science as inquiry. It provides and authentic context for appreciating science as an act of probing and discovery rather than a collection of facts.

For an excellent introduction to the science of Beyond Einstein please click here: Jim Lochner's Talk

• Create a "think tank" for teachers with a focus on the cutting edge ideas in science and best practices in science education.

• Help develop classroom implementation of teaching science as inquiry.

• Create a new sustainable support netwrok of teachers and scientists.

Structure of the Program:

• 2-week on-site summer workshop to be held at NASA Goddard. With Stipend.

• Periodic follow-up over the school year.

• An online listserv for ongoing dialogue.

• Opportunity to continue for a second year and serve as a mentor for teachers new to the program.

• Complete the Online Application Form.

• Arrange for a professional recommendation letter to be sent via email to LRana@pop600.gsfc.nasa.gov

Contact Information:

For questions, contact Lubna Rana or Mablelene Burrell by phone at 301-286-2893/ 1122 or via e-mail at LRana@pop600.gsfc.nasa.gov.

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