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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S; 1999-0093-F S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Speechwriting, White House Office of Series: Speech File Backup Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13770 Folder ID Number: 13770-002 Folder Title: NASA Teleconference 9/19/91 [OA 8328] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 21 6 2 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 13, 1991 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: TONY SNOW FROM: CURT SMITH SUBJECT: NASA TELECONFERENCE On Thursday, September 19, at 2:40 p.m., you will deliver brief remarks (3 minutes, on teleprompter) to an audience of approximately 18 third and fourth graders from several DC-area elementary schools at NASA headquarters and, via a satellite hookup, a classroom of fourth graders at College Park Elementary School in LaPorte, Texas. Acknowledgements include Admiral Richard Truly, astronauts Charlie Bolden and Tammy Jernigan, and aerospace educator Lisa McLeod. Your remarks focus on the importance of math and science in education and the value of learning about space exploration. A question-and-answer session with the school children will follow. September 13, 1991 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: TONY SNOW FROM: CURT SMITH SUBJECT: NASA TELECONFERENCE via On Thursday, September 19, at 2:40 p.m., you will deliver brief remarks (3 minutes, on teleprompter) to an audience of approximately 18 third and fourth graders from several DC-area elementary schools at NASA headquarters and, using satellite hookup, a classroom of fourth graders at College Park Elementary School in LaPorte, Texas. Acknowledgements include Admiral Richard Truly, astronauts Charlie Bolden and Tammy Jernigan, and aerospace educator Lisa McLeodalup Your remarks focus on the importance of math and science in education and the excitement of learning about space exploration. A question-and-answer session with the school children will follow. Utah Per Cathy Hutchinson X 6510 Acknowledgements for Utah -ie SP? Verify Bush-Quayle Chairperson Bonne Stevens (801)217-2966 - Friend of POTUS and Former Senator Wallace Bennet (6510 ERIC National Committee Man Jack Roberts (801) 355-7950 National Committee Kathleen Woman Zenda Hall--ill, may not be there (80)582-8261 will a Hend Senators Jake Jim Garn, Orrin Hatch Haire PER pending hearings devasted The can't Congressman Hansen Jenks pronounced long 10 see you Robin Gov. Bangerter Y Colleen (801)538-1000 Party State Chairman Bruce Hough, Director of the (Huff) Emb Vice Pres. Delonne Anderson Gern Rufus 298-4000 Memo Emb 647-4000 list 647-2155 Sa Skinner Ambassador to U.S. Germany Desk Sen Bennet is ill in hospital Robert M. Kimmett Dick Holly Jean Acknowledgements for Utah Gov. Norm Bangerter and wife Colleen Senator Jake Garn and wife Kathleen Senator Orrin Hatch (if Thomas hearings are cancelled for that day due to Jewish holiday), wife will not attend Congressman Jim Hansen Bruce Hough [Huff], State Party Chairman National Committee Man Jack Roberts Bush-Quayle Chairperson Bonnie Stevens (will greet him at airport and be at dinner) National Committee Woman Zenda Hall ( as of 9/16--will probably not be there; she was in a car accident and hurt her back; she's "absolutely devasted" that she's going to miss it; she's going to see if her doctor can do anything for the pain so that she could go) FORMER Denator Wallace Bennett & FRiend of POTUS PMade 9/12 (Smith/Nix) September 11, 1991 Draft One SCHOOL PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TV SCHOOL NASA HEADQUARTERS TUESDAY, SEPT. 17, 1991 Sheehar Maria 2:40 P.M. Medication Tammy. Thank you, Admiral Truly, Charlie, and Terry. I was watching part of the program before we came in, and let me say how exciting I think the efforts of the SpaceMobile are to teach students about space and space exploration. / When I was a kid, Maria we had some idols we thought were out of this world. With people Sheehan 453-815 like Charlie Bolden and Tammy Terry Jernigan -- they really are. // Aled It's also a privilege to be with so many fine students Relations interested in learning about the future of space. And I Sue & Richard Sheehan Maria Per especially want to salute the national winners of the Space NASA Science Student Involvement Program who are in the studio with us. Their academic achievement deserves special recognition. // Meditions f ( (You know, looking forward to today, for a new minutes I Kids was a hero with one of my young grandkids. When I told her I was won't going to be on PBS, she thought I had finally made it to "Sesame what know pps Street. ")) // television, As you begin the school year, think of what you can make of is? is ? the future. You are the Class of the Year 2000. In NASA lingo, Suchards that's T minus 8 years, 3 months, and 13 days. // You -- the NASA students of today -- will help keep America the world's leader. All of you can turn learning into an adventure. // 2 To do this you have to prepare not just by studying but by studying hard -- especially math and science. / That means doing what I too often failed to do -- your homework. It means setting goals -- both for you and for America. / V This is why our Administration and the Nation's Governors 2000 created six National Educational Goals -- one of which is to be first in the world in math and science. Together, you can help DOE say of American education: "All systems are go. " // Ours is a changing world. Just think: Since I've been Sue 2 talking to you, we have traveled more than 67,500 miles through Suchards: NASA you quarter space -- nearly one half the distance from the Earth to the moon. ? up twice // And even if you don't end working in space, what you learn the NASA News circum NASA about math and science will help you for the rest of your life. So do your best. Make America proud. Help achieve "a liftoff" to learning. Now, Charlie, I understand some students have questions that they would like to ask me. Before we go to those of you in Houston, let's first take a couple questions here at NASA headquarters. // Per [[Two questions, THEN]]. Okay, let's go to Houston for a few more questions. // Media Relations [[Three questions, THEN]]. Well, I've got to get back to the White House now. To all of you, over and out, and best of luck in the upcoming year. axis (H5mm) Since the telecest 45min scovery B Terry over miles per hour have half the p ort traveled way or about 12,000 miles land completent 12hrs after presentation earth SEP 11 '91 17:15 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE. 002 NASA C-Here's pome more NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration Washington, D.C. stuff. 20546 - Michele P September 11, 1991 Reply to Attn of: TO: Michele Nix and Maria Sheehan White House Bert Ulrich FROM: Sue Richard 453-8315 NASA Here are some tidbits that may be useful for the President: - Today's 4th graders are the class of 2000. In NASA lingo that's T minus 8 years, 3 months and 13 days (on Sept. 17). The President could say "since this telecast began, the orbiting Shuttle astronauts (we launch on 9/12) have made one complete circle of the Earth (this happens every 45 minutes). One of the greatest realizations that has come from our explorations in space is that the quiet ground beneath our feet is actually the surface of a spinning planet speeding off through space so he could say Every one of us is an astronaut on Spaceship Earth. Each second that I speak with you, we will travel at least 375 miles (600 kilometers) through space That's because our planet orbits about the Sun and the Sun is traveling within our Milkyway Galaxy and our galaxy is spinning on its axis as it moves through the universe. In school, your mission is to prepare yourselves to become the crew of the great Spaceship Earth. Someday you will be in charge and you will have to take care of this spaceship so that we can continue on our exploration of the universe. Sue's asst. Terry asNASA Then, after 3 minutes of remarks, he could say: I have talked with you for about 3 minutes. During this time we astronauts have traveled more than 67,500 miles 453-8400 (108,000 kilometers) through space--nearly one half the distance from the Earth to the Moon - Other phrases: "All systems are go" can be applied to America 2000, etc. "When you graduate from school, you will be DEPLOYED into careers." - "Lift-off" to learning, etc. America 2000 America's Education Goals By the year 2000: 1. All children in America will start school ready to learn. AMERICA 2000 2. The high school graduation rate will increase to at least 90 percent. 3. American students will leave grades four, eight, and twelve having demonstrated competency in challenging subject matter including English, mathematics, science, history, and geography; and every school in America will ensure that all students learn to use their minds well, so they may be prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment in our modern economy. 4. U.S. students will be first in the world in science and mathematics achievement. 5. Every adult American will be literate and will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. 6. Every school in America will be free of drugs and violence and will offer a disciplined environment condu- cive to learning. The four-part AMERICA 2000 Education Strategy will enable us to achieve these goals. AMERICA 2000-19 To michelle Date Time 315 WHILE YOU WERE OUT M of Kathy 213-247-1040 Nutchison Phone Area Code Number Extension TELEPHONED PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGENT RETURNED YOUR CALL Senate Bennet Message ill inhospital KG Operator AMPAD EFFICIENCY® 23-021 CARBONLESS To michele Date 9/16 Time 4:50 WHILE YOU WERE OUT M Kathy Hudgenson of Phone Area Code Number Extension TELEPHONED PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGENT RETURNED YOUR CALL Message anne Operator AMPAD EFFICIENCY® 23-021 CARBONLESS Mary Kate - Done 9/16 Additional acknowledgements for Utah: Secretary Skinner To mention: Friend of POTUS and former Sen. Wallace Bennet is ill in hospital and will not attend. MK- Kathy Hutchinson in Pol't Affairs called to add names for the Utah Fundraiser. Christina said to let you know Thanks, So that you can add them when you Make your other changes. NASA TeleConference 17th 1250 Tomorrow The Curt Tomorrow Maria utah OMB X7250 tredia 7150 Affairs talk to Pete Parturt X395- X 4926 Michael Richard Dept of Jack son 395* 4686 Matt Educ, 401-3022 TUO /GOP BAR Speech BJIHW OT area Bonnievers M notanati Bush vedmuM / Quayle sboû 881A to anong 19 CAT 38A3UR Sen OT OBLIAS Bennet NIADA Robits CAT WITH TVEIDRI JOY ОЗИ Hatch seeeM LICY Wallace Hanson notineq0 Zang. 9MA 150-ES W ELEICIENCA® (Smith/Nix) September 13, 1991 Draft Three SCHOOL PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TV SCHOOL NASA HEADQUARTERS TUESDAY, SEPT. 17, 1991 2:40 P.M. Thank you, Admiral Truly, Charlie, and Lisa. I was watching part of the program before we came in, and let me say how exciting I think the efforts of the Spacemobilers and astronauts are to teach students about space and space exploration. / When I was a kid, we had some idols we thought were out of this world. With people like Charlie Bolden and Tammy Jernigan -- they really are. // It's also a privilege to be with so many fine students interested in learning about the future of space. And I especially want to salute the national winners of the Space Science Student Involvement Program who are in the studio with us. Their academic achievement deserves special recognition. / / ((You know, looking forward to today, for a few minutes I was a hero with one of my young grandkids. When I told her I was going to be on television, she thought I had finally made it to "Sesame Street. ") ) // As you begin the school year, think of what you can make of the future. Many of you are the Class of the Year 2000. In NASA lingo, that's T minus 8 years, 3 months, and 13 days. // You -- the students of today -- will help keep America the world's leader. All of you can turn learning into an adventure. // 2 To do this you have to prepare not just by studying but by studying hard -- especially math and science. / That means doing what I too often failed to do -- homework. It means setting goals -- both for you and for America. / This is why our Administration and the Nation's Governors created six National Educational Goals -- one of which is to be first in the world in math and science. Together, you can help say of American education: "All systems are go. " // Ours is a changing world. Just think: Since I've been talking to you, we have traveled more than 67,500 miles through space -- nearly one quarter the distance from the Earth to the moon. // And since this telecast began, the astronauts orbiting in the Space Shuttle Discovery have traveled half way around the planet Earth -- about 12,000 miles. And even if you don't end up working in space, what you learn about math and science and all the rest of the subjects you study will help you for the rest of your life. So do your best. Make America proud. Help achieve "a liftoff" to learning. Now, Charlie, I understand some students have questions that they would like to ask me. # # # # THE WHITE HOUSE (Smith/Nix) WASHINGTON September 13, 1991 Draft Three SCHOOL PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TV SCHOOL NASA HEADQUARTERS TUESDAY, SEPT. 17, 1991 2:40 P.M. Thank you, Admiral Truly, Charlie, and Lisa. I was watching part of the program before we came in, and let me say how exciting I think the efforts of the Spacemobilers and astronauts are to teach students about space and space exploration. / When I was a kid, we had some idols we thought were out of this world. With people like Charlie Bolden and Tammy Jernigan -- they really are. // It's also a privilege to be with so many fine students interested in learning about the future of space. And I especially want to salute the national winners of the Space Science Student Involvement Program who are in the studio with us. Their academic achievement deserves special recognition. // ((You know, looking forward to today, for a few minutes I was a hero with one of my young grandkids. When I told her I was going to be on television, she thought I had finally made it to "Sesame Street. ")) // As you begin the school year, think of what you can make of the future. Many of you are the Class of the Year 2000. In NASA lingo, that's T minus 8 years, 3 months, and 13 days. // You -- the students of today -- will help keep America the world's leader. All of you can turn learning into an adventure. // THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON To do this you have to prepare not just by studying but by studying hard -- especially math and science. / That means doing what I too often failed to do -- homework. It means setting goals -- both for you and for America. / This is why our Administration and the Nation's Governors created six National Educational Goals -- one of which is to be first in the world in math and science. Together, you can help say of American education: "All systems are go." // Ours is a changing world. Just think: Since I've been talking to you, we have traveled more than 67,500 miles through space -- nearly one quarter the distance from the Earth to the moon. // And since this telecast began, the astronauts orbiting in the Space Shuttle Discovery have traveled half way around the planet Earth -- about 12,000 miles. And even if you don't end up working in space, what you learn about math and science and all the rest of the subjects you study will help you for the rest of your life. So do your best. Make America proud. Help achieve "a liftoff" to learning. Now, Charlie, I understand some students have questions that they would like to ask me. # # # # Changes Shage on (Smith/Nix) September 11, 1991 Draft One SCHOOL PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TV SCHOOL NASA HEADQUARTERS TUESDAY, SEPT. 17, 1991 2:40 P.M. Lisao Thank you, Admiral Truly, Charlie, and Tammy. I was watching part of the program before we came in, and let me say is and astronants how exciting I think the efforts of the SpaceMobile are to teach students about space and space exploration. / When I was a kid, we had some idols we thought were out of this world. With people like Charlie Bolden and Tammy Jernigan -- they really are. // It's also a privilege to be with so many fine students interested in learning about the future of space. And I especially want to salute the national winners of the Space Science Student Involvement Program who are in the studio with us. Their academic achievement deserves special recognition. // ((You know, looking forward to today, for a few minutes I was a hero with one of my young grandkids. When I told her I was going to be on television, she thought I had finally made it to "Sesame Street. ") ) // As you begin the school year, think of what you can make of Many of the future. You are the Class of the Year 2000. In NASA lingo, that's T minus 8 years, 3 months, and 13 days. // You -- the students of today -- will help keep America the world's leader. All of you can turn learning into an adventure. // C- NASA called Burt in Med Relations 2 Wanted a change like this. To do this you have to prepare not just - Michele studying hard -- especially math and science. / That means doing what I too often failed to do -- homework. It means setting goals -- both for you and for America. / This is why our Administration and the Nation's Governors created six National Educational Goals -- one of which is to be first in the world in math and science. Together, you can help say of American education: "All systems are go." // Ours is a changing world. Just think: Since I've been talking to you, we have traveled more than 67,500 miles through space -- nearly one quarter the distance from the Earth to the moon. 117 And even if you don't end up working in space, what you learn about math and science will help you for the rest of your life. So do your best. Make America proud. Help achieve "a liftoff" to learning. Now, Charlie, I understand some students have questions that they would like to ask me. Before we go to those of you in Houston, let's first take a couple questions here at NASA headquarters. // [[Two questions, THEN]]. Okay, let's go to Houston for a few more questions. // [[Three questions, THEN]]. Well, I've got to get back to the White House now. To all of you, over and out, and best of luck in the upcoming year. And Since the telecast began, the astronauts orbitting around the planet Earth about 12,000 in the spaceshattle Discovery have travelled half miles. (The distance the travel every 45 minute THE WHITE HOUSE (Smith/Nix) WASHINGTON September 11, 1991 Draft One SCHOOL PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: TV SCHOOL NASA HEADQUARTERS TUESDAY, SEPT. 17, 1991 2:40 P.M. Thank you, Admiral Truly, Charlie, and Lisa. I was watching part of the program before we came in, and let me say how exciting I think the efforts of the Spacemobilers and astronauts are to teach students about space and space exploration. / When I was a kid, we had some idols we thought were out of this world. With people like Charlie Bolden and Tammy Jernigan -- they really are. // It's also a privilege to be with so many fine students interested in learning about the future of space. And I especially want to salute the national winners of the Space Science Student Involvement Program who are in the studio with us. Their academic achievement deserves special recognition. // ((You know, looking forward to today, for a few minutes I was a hero with one of my young grandkids. When I told her I was going to be on television, she thought I had finally made it to "Sesame Street. ") ) / / As you begin the school year, think of what you can make of the future. Many of you are the Class of the Year 2000. In NASA lingo, that's T minus 8 years, 3 months, and 13 days. // You -- the students of today -- will help keep America the world's leader. All of you can turn learning into an adventure. // THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON To do this you have to prepare not just by studying but by studying hard -- especially math and science. / That means doing what I too often failed to do -- homework. It means setting goals -- both for you and for America. / This is why our Administration and the Nation's Governors created six National Educational Goals -- one of which is to be first in the world in math and science. Together, you can help say of American education: "All systems are go." // Ours is a changing world. Just think: Since I've been talking to you, we have traveled more than 67,500 miles through space -- nearly one quarter the distance from the Earth to the moon. // And since this telecast began, the astronauts orbiting in the Space Shuttle Discovery have traveled half way around the planet Earth -- about 12,000 miles. And even if you don't end up working in space, what you learn about math and science and all the rest of the subjects you study will help you for the rest of your life. So do your best. Make America proud. Help achieve "a liftoff" to learning. Now, Charlie, I understand some students have questions that they would like to ask me. # # # # To michelle Date 9/12 Time 8:40 WHILE YOU WERE OUT 0 M Sue Richard of NASA Terry 453 Phone 453-8364 8400 Area Code Number Extension TELEPHONED X PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGENT RETURNED YOUR CALL wanted to fax- - she'll be in Message make sure yougot effice until 11:30 if you need anything Operator AMPAD EFFICIENCY® 23-021 CARBONLESS To michelle Date 9/12 Time 11:20 WHILE YOU WERE OUT M Kristin Gear of media affairs Phone 2483 Area Code Number Extension TELEPHONED X PLEASE CALL CALLED TO SEE YOU WILL CALL AGAIN WANTS TO SEE YOU URGENT RETURNED YOUR CALL Message NASA Get to Kristin NASA draft to Done 9/2 Operator AMPAD EFFICIENCY® 23-021 CARBONLESS September 11, 1991 MEMORANDUM FOR CURT SMITH FROM: MICHELE NIX SUBJECT: NASA TELECONFERENCE On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the President will participate in a teleconference with Admiral Richard Truly and schoolchildren from both the NASA area and Texas. The teleconference will be broadcast on NASA Select TV. The format will include: opening remarks by the President and then a question-and-answer session between the president, Truly and the schoolchildren. The general purpose of the opening remarks is to stress the importance of science in education and to highlight the President's America 2000 plan. Burt Ulrich from Media Relations has gathered most of the pertinent information for this event. He's also a NASA intern. He will be receiving a draft of the opening remarks from Education later in the day. Some Talking Points about America 2000: Goals (see attached) There's four strategies of America 2000 For today's students, improve today's schools, all 110,000 of them--make them better and more accountable for results. For tomorrow's students, invent a new generation of American schools, bringing in at least 535 of them into existence by 1996 and thousands by decade's end. For those out of school and in the workplace--encourage a learning environment--becoming a nation of students not a nation at risk. For schools to succeed--look beyond the classrooms to communities and families, encouraging sound American values-- family, parental responsibility, the communitywide caring of churches, civic organizations, business, labor and media. SEP-11-1991 15:00 FROM DOEd OFFICE of SECRETARY TO 94561651 P.02 Draft from DOE Thanks Admiral Truly, Charlie, and Lisa. I was watching part of the program before we came in, and let me just say how exciting I think the efforts of the SpaceMobile are to teach our children about space and space exploration. It's also a privilege to be with so many fine students interested in learning about the future of space. And I especially want to congratulate the national winners of the Space Science Student Involvement Program who are in the studio with us today. That kind of academic achievement deserves special recognition and a sets a good example for all students in school. As you begin the school year, I want you to remember that what you learn in school today and the rest of the school year is important for your future and the country's future. You-the students of today-are the thinkers and leaders of tomorrow. You are the people who will help keep America a world leader, not only in space exploration but in many other scientific and technical fields. Some of you will be the people who will design, guide, and fly the spacecraft of the future to help us learn more about the universe we live in. All of you can turn learning into an adventure. But to make this possible you have to prepare yourselves not just by studying but by studying hard, especially math and science. We all know that we have to practice if you want to be good at a sport. The same is true of science and math. It's not enough to just practice, however. Just as you must study the right things like science and math, it is also important to set goals for yourselves. Goals are like targets, because they give us something to aim for. Decide what you want to excel at and then aim for it. If our nation is to achieve, it too must have goals, and that is why the governors and I agreed to the six National Education Goals, one of which is to be first in the world in math and science. And we now have a national education strategy-AMERICA 2000-to help us reach our national goals. We can't reach these goals unless you help us. Make it your own goal to be the best you can be at what you study. If you all do that and reach your personal goals, we will be able to achieve the national goals. And even if you don't end up working in space, what you learn about math and science will help you for the rest of your life. Nearly anything you will want to do in the future will involve math and science. Computers, bridges, skateboards, buildings, basketball shoes, airplanes, and cars all have one thing in common: someone who knew their math and science had to design them. Everything in our world-everything we use-has to be designed by someone. Maybe that could be you. So do your best and make us all proud. I know you can do and achieve whatever you set your mind to. Now, Charlie, I understand some students have questions that they would like to ask me Teslye Arsht 401-3008 DOE Hymic Escolante SEP 11 '91 17:15 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE. 001 NASA HEADQUARTERS OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS FACSIMILE COVER SHEET DATE: 9-11-92 TO: Michelle Nix 456-6218 FROM: Sue Richard TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER SHEET 2 USA NASA ATLANTIS INSTRUCTIONS: Hope the helps! ; com DOB ANY QUESTIONS, CALL (202)453-1898 September 11, 1991 MEMORANDUM FOR CURT SMITH FROM: MICHELE NIX SUBJECT: NASA TELECONFERENCE On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the President will participate in a teleconference with Admiral Richard Truly and schoolchildren from both the NASA area and Texas. The teleconference will be broadcast on NASA Select TV. The format will include: opening remarks by the President and then a question-and-answer session between the president, Truly and the schoolchildren. The general purpose of the opening remarks is to stress the importance of science in education and to highlight the President's America 2000 plan. Burt Ulrich from Media Relations has gathered most of the pertinent information for this event. He's also a NASA intern. He will be receiving a draft of the opening remarks from Education later in the day. Some Talking Points about America 2000: Goals (see attached) There's four strategies of America 2000 For today's students, improve today's schools, all 110,000 of them--make them better and more accountable for results. For tomorrow's students, invent a new generation of American schools, bringing in at least 535 of them into existence by 1996 and thousands by decade's end. For those out of school and in the workplace--encourage a learning environment--becoming a nation of students not a nation at risk. For schools to succeed--look beyond the classrooms to communities and families, encouraging sound American values-- family, parental responsibility, the communitywide caring of churches, civic organizations, business, labor and media. 3 I know how tough it is to be a parent these days, to keep a family together. ((Although I will say, I was a father who raised our kids using those three magic words: /// "Ask your mother. ) present We must preserve America's working families. Our' child care bill provided incentives for low- and middle-income parents to Daned? find the best child care for their needs -- because parents know best what kind of care their children need. They don't want their kids in some federal warehouse they want to have the option of having relatives look after them, or the local church, or the neighborhood center. We're the party that put choice in Utah Rep. From the hands of parents. And we want choice in education as well. We think students Spitch and parents -- not bureaucrats -- should choose which school is best for them. That's just one part of our education strategy called America 2000. Another of our goals is that by the year 2000, every child should arrive at school ready to learn. To do it, we're proposing increased funding for Head Start, good nutrition and health care programs, and most importantly, a helping hand for parents in the form of training and support. What happened to our education bill? ((Well, it's almost like Congress has been listening to that hit song by the group Alabama: "I Ain't Got No Business Doin' Business Today. ) Yes, our bill has been gathering dust for two years, hostage to the education lobby and the unions. I'll say it again: We need choice in education. We need more Republicans. // September 11, 1991 MEMORANDUM FOR CURT SMITH FROM: MICHELE NIX SUBJECT: NASA TELECONFERENCE On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the President will participate in a teleconference with Admiral Richard Truly and schoolchildren from both the NASA area and Texas. The teleconference will be broadcast on NASA Select TV. The format will include: opening remarks by the President and then a question-and-answer session between the president, Truly and the schoolchildren. The general purpose of the opening remarks is to stress the importance of science in education and to highlight the President's America 2000 plan. Burt Ulrich from Media Relations has gathered most of the pertinent information for this event. He's also a NASA intern. He will be receiving a draft of the opening remarks from Education later in the day. Some Talking Points about America 2000: Goals (see attached) There's four strategies of America 2000 For today's students, improve today's schools, all 110,000 of them--make them better and more accountable for results. For tomorrow's students, invent a new generation of American schools, bringing in at least 535 of them into existence by 1996 and thousands by decade's end. For those out of school and in the workplace--encourage a learning environment--becoming a nation of students not a nation at risk. For schools to succeed--look beyond the classrooms to communities and families, encouraging sound American values-- family, parental responsibility, the communitywide caring of churches, civic organizations, business, labor and media. AUG 27 '91 15:49 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE 918 NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration Washington, D.C. 20546 P August 27, 1991 Reply to Attn of: TO: Maria Sheehan White House Media Relations FROM: Sue Richard NASA Public Affairs SUBJECT: President's participation in NASA Select video-conference Most of your questions should be answered in these materials. I am, of course, anxiously waiting to hear about our choice of an elementary school in the Houston area. Hopefully, College Park Elementary School in La Porte, Texas is a good choice. The plan is to gather the school's fourth graders together in a classroom with Astronaut Tammy Jernigan. They will watch what goes on in our studio, and then get to ask questions. (College Park is 18% Hispanic, 1% Black and integrates aerospace education into all curriculums.) Meanwhile, in our studio, we will have 18 third and fourth graders from the D.C. metropolitan area: 6 from Bucknell Elementary in Alexandria, VA; 6 from Harlem Park Elementary Stevens School in Baltimore city; and 6 from a Washington, D.C. elementary school (I will identify this school for you ASAP). Elementa 1050 2155 In the audience we will have 17 SSIP national winners (see NW list). They will not participate in the Q&A. As it turns out, September 17 is an excellent date. We will (God willing) be in the middle of a shuttle mission (peak viewing time for NASA Select) and the crew is set to be asleep during our program time block, so we won't interfere with mission transmissions. Our arrangements with PBS could not be better. To explain, on September 17, PBS will do a closed-circuit 5-hour video bidders conference on the new America School Development Corporation project. Undersecretary of Education David Kearns (who also serves on the NASA Advisory Board) and Frank Blount, President and CEO of the New America School Corporation, will host the conference. -1- AUG 27 '91 15:50 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE. 014 They have reserved the PBS satellite from 11:30 to 5 p.m., with a built in window for a break from 2 to 3 p.m. We will literally come on between their sessions, inheriting these education leaders as part of our audience (a nice fringe benefit, I must say). Because of the large number of viewers interested (educators, school administrators, software equipment managers) they will gather at their local PBS stations to watch. our plan is to have each student prepare a question and submit it to their teacher. We will review them; choose them ahead of time, and rehearse the kids the morning of the show. Other notes of interest: Lisa McLeod is considered our best spacemobile teacher. We have done a walk-thru with her, and I believe she'll be excellent. Also, Astronaut Charlie Bolden, known for his ability to work with kids, just happens to be Black--a fabulous role model. AS I said, I am very willing to come over for a meeting, or do a walk-thru here. Just let me know. Thank you. I think this is going to be great -2- AUG 27 'S1 15:48 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE. 010 NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration Washington, D.C. FYI 20546 Reply to Attn of: P August 27, 1991 TO: Joan Katz Michele Ward-Brent FROM: Sue Richard NASA SUBJECT: Bush Education Video Conference Per our discussion, here is the information on our program. If you need more, please call. (202-453-8364) Program name: "Launching the School Year with President Bush" Live from Washington via NASA Select, President Bush joins NASA Administrator, Richard Truly, for a unique math and science lesson aimed at elementary level students. Third and fourth graders in Washington and Houston will ask the President questions and learn about living and working in space. Participants include astronauts Charlie Bolden and Tammy Jernigan, and "Spacemobile" teacher Lisa McLeod. Date: September 17, 1991 Time: 2-3 p.m. Eastern Program listing for PBSdirectory Caimed at getting teacher to to tune-in) AUG 30 '91 14:11 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE. . 004 A Back-to-School Special on NASA Select TV "Launching the School Year with President Bush" Live from Washington via NASA Select*, the television service of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, President Bush joins NASA Administrator Richard Truly for a unique math and science lesson aimed at elementary level students. Third and fourth graders in Washington and La Porte, Texas, will ask the President questions and learn about living and working in space. Participants include astronauts Charlie Bolden and Tammy Jernigan, and Spacemobile teacher Lisa McLeod. In addition to NASA Select carrying the program, it will be broadcast on local PBS stations throughout the country. Date: Tuesday, September 17, 1991 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time * NASA Select is transmitted on SalCom F2R, transponder 13, C Band, 72 degrees West Longilude, frequency 3954.5 MHz, vertical polarization, Audio on 6.8 MHz, or check with your local cable operator. AUG 30 '91 14:12 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE. 005 H school NASA Select Television a new tool for the classroom Teachers, you may not be familiar with the name, but you are familiar with the programming. Since the early 1980's, the NASA missions you watched via the networks - from lift-off to landing - originated on NASA Select TV. But now, in addition to live mission coverage, NASA Select offers informational and educational programming on space and related topics programming aimed at inspiring young people to achieve, especially in mathematics and science. Historical documentaries focusing on great moments in America's space program are featured, as well as recurring science as received from Galileo, Magellan, Ulysses, Hubble and other spacecraft. Updates on all of NASA's projects are offered in addition to the latest developments in space science. Our programming starts at noon Eastern time, Monday through Friday, with NASA Today, featuring current news, and Today in NASA History, highlighting memorable events in aeronautics and space exploration. Programs are shown in four-hour blocks (repeated at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and midnight), and while all programs have historical and educational value, the 2 p.m. (and 6 p.m., 10 p.m., and 2 a.m.) program is specifically designed for classroom use. These programs cover topics such as biology, geology, the atmospheric and earth sciences and math and engineering concepts. Programs may be taped. [Please note: Live mission coverage and NASA press conferences do take precedence over regularly scheduled programming, so schedules are subject to change without prior notice.] If your school's cable TV system carries NASA Select, or if your school has access to a satellite dish, please check us out. If your local cable system doesn't carry NASA Select, please share this information with them and encourage them to do SO. NASA Select is transmitted on For more information SatCom F2R please write or phone: Transponder 13, C Band NASA Select 72 Degrees West Longitude c/o Associate Administrator Frequency 3954.5 MHz for Public Affairs Vertical Polartzation NASA Headquarters / Code P Audio on 6.8 MHz Washington, DC 20546 Phone: 202/453-8425 AUG 27 '91 15:44 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE 003 Set Arrangement Backdrop to be decorated with space-related items Tiered seating for 3rd & 4th grade students on platforms around President Bush NASA display items Stage Area President Bush Spacemobiler Charlie Bolden ADM Truly Entrance to Studio Camera Camera Camera Tiered seating for 17 SSIP students Monitor Monitor Seating for teachers accompanying student participants AUG 27 '91 15:45 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE. 004 Biographical Data NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center National Aeronautics and Houston, Texas 77058 Space Administration NAME: Charles F. Bolden, Jr. (Colonel, USMC) (to host program in D.C.) NASA Astronaut BIRTHPLACE AND DATE: Born August 19, 1946, in Columbia, South Carolina. His mother, Mrs. Ethel M. Bolden, resides in Columbia. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Black hair; brown eyes; height: 5 feet 7 inches; weight: 155 pounds. EDUCATION: Graduated from C.A. Johnson High School in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1964; received a bachelor of science degree in Electrical Science from the United States Naval Academy in 1968 and a master of science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California in 1978. MARITAL STATUS: Married to the former Alexis (Jackie) Walker of Columbia, South Carolina. CHILDREN: Anthony Ché, June 9, 1971; Kelly M., March 17, 1976. RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: He enjoys racquetball, running, soccer, swimming, and first day cover collecting. ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the Marine Corps Association, the Montford Point Marine Association, the United States Naval Institute. Lifetime member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, the University of Southern California General Alumni Association, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. SPECIAL HONORS: Recipient of the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Strike/Flight Medal (8th award), the University of Southern California (Ebonics Support Group) Outstanding Alumni Award (1982), National Technical Association Honorary Fellow (1983), Honorary Doctor of Science Degree from the University of South Carolina (1984), Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Winthrop College (1986), the NASA Exceptional Service Medal (1988), the University of Southern California Alumni Award of Merit (1989), and an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Johnson C. Smith University (1990). EXPERIENCE: Bolden accepted a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps following graduation from the United States Naval Academy in 1968. He underwent flight training at Pensacola, Florida, Meridian, Mississippi, and Kingsville, Texas, before being designated a naval aviator in May 1970. He fiew more than 100 sorties into North and South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, in the A-6A Intruder, while assigned to VMA(AW)- 533 at Nam Phong, Thailand, June 1972- June 1973. Upon returning to the United States, Bolden began a two year tour as a Marine Corps officer selection officer and recruiting officer in Los Angeles, California, followed by three years in various assignments at the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California. in June 1979, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School at Patuxent River, Maryland, and was assigned to the Naval Air Test Center's Systems Engineering and Strike Aircraft Test Directorates. While there, he served as an ordnance test pilot and flew numerous test projects in the A-6E, EA-6B, and A-7C/E airplanes. He has logged more than 5,000 hours flying time. NASA EXPERIENCE: Selected by NASA in May 1980, Bolden became an astronaut in August 1981, qualified for assignment as a pilot on future Space Shuttle flight crews. His technical assignments to date include: Astronaut Office Safety Officer, Technical Assistant to the Director of Flight Crew Operations, Special Assistant to the Director of the Johnson Space Center, Astronaut Office Liaison to the Safety, Reliability and Quality Assurance Directorates of the Marshall Space Flight Center, and the Kennedy Space Center, Chief of the Safety Division at JSC, and Lead Astronaut for Vehicle Test and Checkout at the Kennedy Space Center. On his first mission Bolden was pilot on the crew of STS-61C which launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on January 12, 1986. During the 6 day flight of Columbia the crew deployed the SATCOM KU satellite - more AUG 27 '91 15:57 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE. 003 pg.< - Balden 010 and conducted experiments in astrophysics and materials processing. STS-61C made a successful night landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on January 18, 1986. With the completion of his first space flight Bolden logged 146 hours in space. More recently, Bolden was pilot on the crew of STS-31, which launched aboard Space Shuttle Discovery, on April 24, 1990, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. During this 5 day mission, crewmembers deployed the Hubble Space Telescope, and conducted a variety of middeck experiments. They also utilized a variety of cameras, including both the IMAX in cabin and cargo bay cameras, for earth observations from their record setting altitude of 380 miles. Following 75 orbits of the earth in 121 hours, STS-31 Discovery landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on April 29, 1990. With the completion of his second mission, Bolden has logged a total of 267 hours in space. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Col. Bolden will command the crew of STS-45. The mission is scheduled for launch in April 1991, aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, and will be dedicated to studying atmospheric phenomena. JUNE 1990 AUG 27 '91 15:45 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE. 005 Biographical Data NASA National Aeronautics and Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Space Administration Houston, Texas 77058 NAME: Tamara E. Jernigan (Ph.D.) NASA Astronaut -(T. host students in Houston) BIRTHPLACE AND DATE: Born May 7, 1959, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her father, Mr. Terry L. Jernigan, resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her mother, Mrs. Mary P. Jernigan, resides in Santa Fe Springs, California. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Brown hair; blue eyes; height: 5 feet 6 inches; weight: 125 pounds. EDUCATION: Graduated from Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe Springs, California, in 1977; received a bachelor of science degree in Physics (with honors). and a master of science degree in Engineering Science, from Stanford University in 1981 and 1983, a master of science degree in Astronomy from the University of California-Berkeley in 1985, and a doctorate in Space Physics and Astronomy from Rice University in 1988. MARITAL STATUS: Single. RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: She enjoys volleyball, racquetball, tennis, softball, and flying. As an undergraduate, she competed in intercollegiate athletics on Stanford's varsity volleyball team. ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the American Astronomical Association, the American Physical Society, and the United States Volleyball Association. EXPERIENCE: After graduating from Stanford University, Jernigan worked in the Theoretical Studies Branch at NASA Ames Research Center from June 1981 until July 1985. Her research interests have included the study of bipolar outflows in regions of star formation, gamma ray bursters, and shock wave phenomena in the interstellar medium. NASA EXPERIENCE: Selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in June 1985, Dr. Jernigan became an astronaut in July 1986. Her technical assignments have included software verification in the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (SAIL), and operations coordination on secondary payloads. In addition, she worked in Missior Control as a CAPCOM for STS-30, STS-28, STS-34, STS-33, and ST5-32. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Dr. Jernigan is in flight training as a mission specialist on the crew of STS-40, scheduled for launch on the Orbiter Columbia in the Winter of 1990. This will be a dedicated life and space sciences mission during which crew members will conduct more than two dozen life sciences investigations in the microgravit environment. JUNE 1990 AUG 27 '91 15:56 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE 002 NASA Facts National Aeronautics and Space Administration Washington. D.C. 20546 AC 202 453-8400 "Spacemobile" The Aerospace Education Services Program, nicknamed "Spacemobile," continues to be one of NASA's oldest and most effective educational outreach programs. There are 35 professional aerospace educators who spend half a year on the road, logging as much as 40,000 miles annually, bringing the nation's aviation and space program to thousands of schools and universities throughout the United States. Since its inception in 1961, Spacemobilers have reached more than 57 million students with their live presentations, and millions more through television. In addition, more than 400,000 teachers have participated in the lectures and workshops. Spacemobiles are specialized vans packed with spacecraft models, literature, lessons, space artifacts, slides and videos, and a multitude of teaching aids. Students are active participants during the demonstrations . they try on spacesuits, spin to modify centrifugal forces Spacemobilers are special teachers. A typical morning begins with unloading 1,000 to 1,500 pounds of equipment to set an assembly stage with gee-whiz demonstrations: satellite communications, solar power, gravity and orbital mechanics, spacesuits, principles of flight, and whatever is most interesting and exciting to the students. Students are active participants in the Spacemobile presentation, trying on spacesuits. torching a Shuttle heat-shield tile, and spinning to demonstrate centrifugal forces. After the assembly program, the Spacemobiler visits a few classrooms and lectures about a specific subject, such as, a slide show through the Solar System, living and working in space, Space Station Freedom, lunar outposts and Mars bases. Spacemobile is an immensely popular program with schools waiting as long as three years for a visit. To help meet the demand, NASA's field centers have increased and extended the specialists' schedules. A long-term goal is to expand the program and have a Spacemobiler for every state. In an increasingly sophisticated technological world, a sound knowledge of math and science is essential. NASA is committed to bringing the excitement of aviation and space to the classroom to spark students interest in studying math and science. And who knows, maybe we can spark a lifelong interest - and career - in space, as we did with Astronaut Jerome Apt after he saw a Spacemobile program as a student in the early 1960's. Today's students who enter the math, science and technology pipeline will be the generation who transform America's great new adventure in space exploration into a reality. They will be the first colonists of the Moon and the first Martians. - end - August 22, 1991 Extended Page 3.1 And who knows, maybe we can spark a lifelong interest - and career - in space, as we did with Astronaut Jerome Apt after he saw a Spacemobile program as a student in the early 1960's. Today's students who enter the math, science and technology pipeline will be the generation who transform America's great new adventure in space exploration into a reality. They will be the first colonists of the Moon and the first Martians. - end - August 22. 1991 AUG 27 '91 15:46 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE. 006 NASA Facts National Aeronautics and Space Administration Washington, D.C. 20546 AC 202 453-8400 REACH FOR THE STARS THROUGH NASA's SPACE SCIENCE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM From 1980 to 1986, the SSIP program (then called Space Shuttle Student Involvement Program) provided secondary students the opportunity to design, compete and fly payload experiments onboard the Shuttle. To date, 22 student experiments have flown. Due to limited new opportunities to fly student experiments, the competition was redesigned and expanded in 1986. The new program, Space Science Student Involvement Program (still SSIP) allows students to design aerospace science experiments that theoretically could be conducted in environments other than the Shuttle, such as Space Station Freedom or wind tunnels. The new SSIP also was expanded to include students competing in art and journalism competitions, as well as designing the "architecture" for a Moon base and a manned Mars colony. Since 1980, U.S. students have been reaching for the stars through NASA's SSIP with the cooperation of the National Science Teachers Association. Over 1 million students use the materials in classrooms and over 15,000 students have submitted proposals. When students enter SSIP competitions they exercise problem-solving, analytical and creative skills. By submitting their entries, students and their teacher/advisor chance winning certificates, scholarships and expense-paid trips to NASA installations. The teacher's guide describes each competition, entry guidelines, instructions for writing proposals, applications, explanation of judging criteria and possible awards. SSIP Student Competitions Junior high and middle school students, in competition categories grades 6-8 and 9-12, are eligible to enter the following: A) Space Station Proposal Students work individually, or in teams of up to five, to propose experiments that theoretically could be performed on Space Station. Proposals should have unique value and application to space, such as use of space telescopes, physics experiments, human health, computer-staged events or botany. Automated or remote-controlled experiments also may be included. Experiments do not need to be constructed or performed by the student. B) Mars Settlement Illustration Students research and illustrate their concept of the first human settlement on Mars. - more - AUG 27 '91 15:46 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE. 007 2 - C) School Newspaper Promotion Students demonstrate journalistic skills by writing: a) an article about space science, and/or b) an advertisement about the SSIP. D) National Aerospace Internships These competitions provide students the opportunity to propose experiments that theoretically could be performed in the 30' X 60' Wind Tunnel at NASA's Langley Research Center or the Zero Gravity Research Facility at NASA's Lewis Research Center. Additionally, students in grades 6-8 compete to develop a Lunar outpost scenario in the Moon Base project. Students work individually, or in teams of up to three, to describe how people could live and work on a moon base. The students address how food, transportation, and human health could be ensured, and what research or other activities could be performed on a moon base. A program where high school students design a mission to Mars is being piloted in many states in nation. In theDestination: Mars competion students work individually, or in teams of up to five, to design and plan the first permanently manned colony on Mars. The proposal consists of three parts: societal elements (international cooperation, financing, crew composition), engineering plan (habitat structure, human support systems, power sources, waste and water management), and scientific purpose and results (human effects and environmental research). SSIP is approved by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. - end - July 30, 1991 AUG 27 '91 15:47 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE. 008 Space Science Student Involvement Program National Winners Students Teachers Hometown Space Station Proposal: Vanessa W. Liu Bert Beiderman New York City Paul J. Dulick Judith Lachvayder-Frazier Parma, Ohio Christine C. Kuth Ellen Elliot Durham, N.C Richard O. Gregory Carol Denicole Orlando, Fla. Jason P. Shields Rick Gould Lenexa, Kan. Pablo Lizarraga Thomas Grgurich Los Angeles Maneesh Sharma Peter Vasek Laramie, Wyo. Adam J. Bloom Edward Johnson Silver Spring, Md. Newspaper Promotion Contest Keith Pieper Susan Koba Omaha, Neb. Melissa A. Petruska Rosemary Simpson Allentown, Penn. Mars Settlement Art Contest Gregory D. Stevens Richard Valencia Diamond Bar, Calif. Tommy Ng Brian Gerber Maracaibo Venezuela/Miami, Moon Base Project (Junior High School Competition) Steven D. Roberts Susanne Chinouth Johnson City, Tenn. Destination: Mars Team Contest Lee French Phyllis Simmonds Giddings, Texas Timothy Kieschnick Jason Korb Zane Rhodes AUG 27 '91 15:47 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE. 009 (F4I) THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 12, 1989 It gives me great pleasure to offer my warmest greetings and congratulations to the 12 winners of the 1989 Science Student Involvement Program as you gather in our Nation's Capital for the Space Symposium. Programs such as SSIP are vital to our efforts to give our young people the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in our increasingly competitive world. By stretching your imaginations and flexing your intel- lectual muscles, you 1989 SSIP winners have already demonstrated your commitment to working toward reaching your full potential. I commend each of you for your herd work in pursuit of advanced education, and I also commend the national Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Teachers Association for their ongoing efforts to promote excel- lence in scientific education. Barbars joins me in sending best wishes for a most enjoyable and productive symposium. God bless you. ag Bush PAGE. 002 JUL 31 '91 10:01 AUG 27 '91 15:48 FROM NASA PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAGE 011 NASA Select The Television Service of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration You may not be familiar with the name, but you are familiar with the programming. Since the early 1980's, the NASA missions you watched via the networks - from lift-off to landing - originated on NASA Select. In addition to live mission coverage, NASA Select offers informational and educational programming on space and related topics. Historical documentaries focusing on great moments in America's space program are featured, as well as recurring science as received from Galileo, Magellan, Ulysses, Hubble and other spacecraft. Updates on all of NASA's projects are offered to keep you informed about the agency and the latest developments in space science. The programming starts at noon Eastern time, Monday through Friday, and is shown in four-hour blocks (repeated at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and midnight). Live programs such as press conferences and mission coverage take precedence over regularly scheduled programming. Although all programs have historical and educational value, the 2 p.m. (and 6 p.m., 10 p.m., and 2 a.m.) program contains EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL SPECIFICALLY SUITABLE FOR CLASSROOM USE. Other EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING is shown as available. If your cable TV system carries NASA Select, or if you have access to a satellite dish, CHECK US OUT. If your local cable system doesn't carry NASA Select, please share this information with them and encourage them to do so! NASA Select is transmitted on SatCom F2R Transponder 13 C Band 72 Degrees West Longitude Frequency 3954.5 MHz Vertical Polastzation NASA Audio On 6.8 MHz For more information please write or phone: NASA Select c/o Associate Administrator for Public Affairs NASA Headquarters / Code P Washington, DC 20546 Phone: 202/453-8425 version 8591 Techknowledge Kearns To Drive Reform with Technology By Lucy Reilly development teams to invent the next- provide tremendous help to teachers in SENIOR STAFF WRITER generation school. In the administration's tailoring instruction 10 the needs and tal- When former Xerox Chairman David America 2000 strategy, Bush proposed a ents of individual students," he said. Keams was an idealistic college student new generation of American schools not Despite the wide-scale introduction of seeking to change the world, the analogy bound by traditional education assump- technology into the classroom, subcom- was made that he was out to discover a tions. mince member Rep. Connie Morella, R- horse half as big as the standard breed that The organization proposes to award Md., urged that the interpersonal was twice as strong and ate half as much. R&D contracts to further already ongoing student/teacher relationship not be forgot- "But David," observed his college work and jumpstart national reform. The ten. "[Teachers] must touch the student," roommate one night, "you forgot about private organization would work closely she said at the hearing. the tractor." with the federal government to coordinate The nation must do two things in order Kearns, the newly appointed deputy SCC- a national strategy and, in the long term, to inculcate the changes necessary for a relary of the Department of Education, improve the skills of the U.S. workforce. successful education system, Kearns told does not intend to let that lesson escape The plan calls for input at the federal, the subcommittee: support systemic him. Last week. Kearns told the House state and local government level, as well changes, including shortening the summer Science subcommittee on technology and as from corporate America. break from three months to one month; AUG 27 15:49 FROM NASA AFFAIRS competitiveness that he intends to incor- "They truly will be breaking the mold of and divide the states up among major U.S. Education's David Kearne porate technology to its fullest in the schools as we now know them," Kearns corporations for future funding purposes. restructuring of the nation's education testified. "We must make a break from the "We're the only industrialized nation in He noted that recent polls state that only past, to take a fresh look at learning." the world that stops for three months," about 15 percent of the nation's popula- system, "II's clear that if we're going to be the However, Keams noted that technolo- Kearns said. "It makes absolutely no tion perceive there is a problem with the best in the world, then we're going to gies used in the education system have sense at all." Moreover, he said public/pri- education system. "That's what the resis- have to invest in technologies," Kearns had a far weaker impact than had been vate efforts should be more than a "feel- tance is." Kcams secs his new job as one said. "We really have to think very differ- anticipated by both the government and good partnership that doesn't do much but of convincing the nation of the severity of ently when we look to the next century. cducators. Access to technology, particu- shore up the old system." the problem and together resolving it-with Application of technology is absolutely Jarly computers, does not ensure that they Kearns, who is credited with taking applicable immediate and long-term solu- key." will be effectively used or successful. Xerox from the depths and restoring it to a. tions. The tool of change as proposed by Pres- Teachers will and must continue to play a position of world dominance through the His aim? To create a "uniquely Ameri- ident Bush calls for the creation of a $200 strong role in education, he said.. application of total quality principles, said can" school system that is nothing short of million, nonprofit, private organization to "Technology will not, of course, substi- the greatest obstacle in U.S. education is "the best in the world. I'm going 10 establish three to seven research and tule for effective teaching. But it could the "Icadership issue." keep pounding away at that," he said. Washington Technology, June 27, 1991 NASA Select fits into The category! SPACE SCIENCE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM NSTA VSVN College Park, MD 20740 Washington, DC. Permit No. 8030 IOI Suite PAID 5110 Roanoke Place U.S. Postage National Science Teachers Association Non-Profit Organization SPACE, SCIENCE, & TECHNOLOGY REACH FOR THE STARS WITH SSIP! ATTENTION: STUDENTS & TEACHERS, GRADES 9-12! PHOTO: Two astronauts explore the rugged face of Phobos. Mars, as it would appear to the human eye from Phobos, looms on the horizon. Illustration from Beyond Earth's Boundaries — Human Exploration of the Solar System in the 21st Century NASA Photo No. 88-HC-522 SPACE SCIENCE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space, Science, & Technology Division of National Science Teachers Association (NSTA-SST) Approved by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) 1990 — 91 SPACE SCIENCE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM ENTRY FORM FOR ALL CONTESTS No entry for any SSIP contest will be accepted without this entry form CONTEST Space Station Proposal Contest School Newspaper Promotion Contest: News/Feature Article Advertisement Mars Settlement Art Contest: General Illustration Diagram/Schematic Wind Tunnel Research Contest Drop Tube Research Contest Supercomputer Research Contest Project Title Brief Description Grade Level 9 10 11 12 I certify that the attached entry in the 1990 -91 NASA/NSTA Space Science Student Involvement Program is the original work of the student named below. Student Signature Teacher Signature STUDENT INFORMATION Last Name First Name MI Home Address: Street City State Zip Phone ( ) Race: Caucasian Black Hispanic Native American Asian Other Sex: Male Female TEACHER INFORMATION Last Name First Name MI Home Address: Street City State Zip Home Phone ( ) SCHOOL INFORMATION Name School Address: Street City State Zip - School Phone ( ) Principal: First Name Last Name Superintendent: First Name Last Name D. MARS SETTLEMENT ART CONTESTS 1. GENERAL ILLUSTRATION 2. DIAGRAM/SCHEMATIC Students use artistic skills to create an overall Students use artistic skills to design a dia- picture of a human settlement on Mars. The gram or schematic of the technical features illustration must indicate life support systems, of a human settlement on Mars. Students other primary systems (transportation, rec- label and identify the elements of life sup- reation etc.), interaction of humans with the port, transportation, work methods, medi- martian environment and indicate why these cine, science, waste disposal, recreation, humans are on Mars. etc. GUIDELINES FOR GENERAL ILLUSTRATION GUIDELINES FOR DIAGRAM/SCHEMATIC 1. Entry must be 16"x20"; unframed; on art 1. Entry must be 16"x20"; unframed; on art board or canvas board (not stretched board or canvas board (not stretched canvas); in a medium suitable to two- canvas); in a medium suitable to two- dimensional work (ink, watercolor, pas- dimensional work (ink, watercolor, tels, acrylic, etc.); appropriately fixed and pastels, acrylic, etc.); appropriately fixed trimmed. and trimmed. 2. The entry must be accompanied by the 2. The entry must be accompanied by the entry form and two to five paragraphs, entry form and two to five paragraphs, one page maximum, typed on a separate 8- one page maximum, typed on a separate 1/2"x11" paper, describing how the stu- 8-1/2"x11" paper, describing how the dent arrived at the illustration concept, student arrived at the diagram/schematic justifying the settlement's design and concept, justifying the settlement's de- features, and explaining the features of sign and features, and explaining the the work. features of the work. 3. Entry and write-ups must be labeled on 3. Entry and write-ups must be labeled on the back with the student's name, address, the back with the student's name, ad- and telephone number. dress, and telephone number. 4. Entry must be student's original work. No 4. Entry must be student's original work. No copyrighted comic and/or television copyrighted comic and/or television characters can be used. characters can be used. 5. If a student wishes to have artwork re- 5. If a student wishes to have artwork re- turned, s/he must attach a check for the turned, s/he must attach a check for the amount of the initial shipping cost to the amount of the initial shipping cost to the cover sheet. Art will be held for up to one cover sheet. Art will be held for up to year maximum. one year maximum. JUDGING CRITERIA (55 POINTS) Craftsmanship, including composition, rendering, and skill with media (20 points) Originality of concept (10 points) Content of diagram or illustration (10 points) Content of support paragraphs (10 points) Attention to detail, neatness, clarity (5 points) AWARDS FOR THE MARS SETTLEMENT ART CONTESTS National winner receives a cash award; his/her teacher/advisor receives resource materials National winning entry and honorable mentions make up a travelling exhibit at museums and space centers nationwide Honorable mentions-receive certificates of recognition All students who qualify receive certificates of participation and O NASA/NSTA Space Science S Ask your science, journalism, or art C. SCHOOL NEWSPAPER PROMOTION CONTESTS 1. NEWS/FEATURE ARTICLE 2. ADVERTISEMENT Students work individually to write a news Students work individually to create an ad- or feature article about an aspect of space or vertisement for the Space Science Student space science for their school newspaper. Involvement Program for their school news- paper. Ads should be designed to excite and GUIDELINES FOR ARTICLE interest students in the SSIP program. 1. All articles must be published in student's GUIDELINES FOR ADVERTISEMENT school newspaper by March 1, 1991. 2. Articles must be at least 150 words in 1. All ads must be published in student's length. school newspaper by March 1, 1991. 3. Entries will be judged on their own merit, 2. Ads must be no smaller than 1/4 page and not on the format or quality of the school no larger than a full page of the school's newspaper. newspaper. 4. Submit two (2) copies of the article and 3. Entries will be judged on their own merit, the issue of the paper in which it was not on the format or quality of the school published. newspaper. 4. Submit two (2) copies of the advertise- JUDGING CRITERIA (65 POINTS) ment and the issue of the paper in which Writing style (10 points) it was published. Creative angle (10 points) JUDGING CRITERIA (45 POINTS) Interest to readers (10 points) Accuracy (10 points) Layout and design (15 points) Content (10 points) Accuracy (10 points) Organization (10 points) Ability of copy to encourage participation Layout and design, including headlines in SSIP (10 points) and illustrations, where appropriate Execution and craftsmanship (10 points) (5 points) AWARDS FOR THE NEWS/FEATURE ARTICLE AND ADVERTISEMENT CONTESTS National winner receives a scholarship from the Student Space Science Foundation National winner and teacher/advisor receive an engraved plaque and an expense-paid trip to the National Space Science Symposium and a one year subscription to USA TODAY Honorable mentions receive certificates of recognition All students who qualify receive certificates of participation National winning Article and Advertisement may be used in the promotion of the SSIP program A. SPACE STATION PROPOSAL CONTEST Students propose and write experiments that could theoretically be performed on a space station. Proposals should deal with living, working and experimenting in space, for example, use of space microscopes, human health, computer-staged events, physics, etc. Each proposal should include microgravity as its unique aspect. Send entries to the appropriate Regional Director from the list (See "How to Enter"). Entries become the property of NASA-NSTA SSIP (See Rules and Guidelines). Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 1991. AWARDS FOR SPACE STATION PROPOSAL CONTEST National winners are eligible to compete for Student Space Science Foundation Scholarships National winners and their teacher/advisors receive an engraved plaque and an expense- paid trip to the National Space Science Symposium Regional winners and their teacher/advisors receive a certificate and an expense-paid trip to a space science symposium at a NASA center Honorable Mentions receive plaques of recognition All students who qualify receive certificates of participation RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR SPACE STATION PROPOSAL CONTEST 1. Each proposal must be formatted exactly perature extremes, high voltage discharge, as follows: or mammals (other than humans) as test Entry Form subjects. Proposal title page 4. Although students are encouraged to Abstract -- a concise statement sepa- participate in more than one contest, and to rate from text describing the overall enter every year they are eligible, a student proposal in 75 words or less may not submit the same proposal more Introduction than once. National winners are not eligible Description of problem/hypothesis to compete in the same contest again. List of materials essential to experi- 5. Judging Criteria for the Space Station ment Contest will be based on a total of 60 pos- Procedures sible points: Analysis of data collected in experiment Scientific validity (10 points) Reference bibliography Suitability to research facility and 2. The body of the proposal may not exceed appropriate data handling 1,000 words. All proposals must be typed, (i.e., space station, wind tunnel, drop double-spaced, in black ink on white 8-1/ tube, supercomputer) (10 points) 2"x11" paper. Each page must be num- Creativity (10 points) bered. The student's name should appear Originality (10 points) only on the cover sheet. No reference to the Functional usefulness (10 points) student or location should appear in the Organization, clarity and appropriate proposal. references (10 points) 3. Proposed experiments must NOT RE- QUIRE open flames, toxic chemicals, tem- TREY LINDSAY (21988 Original Student Art by James G. Lindsay III Γ to Mars. dent Involvemant Program teacher for contest entry details STATE NEW 3 THE B. NATIONAL AEROSPACE INTERNSHIP CONTESTS 1. SUPERCOMPUTER 2. DROP TUBE RESEARCH 3. WIND TUNNEL CONTEST CONTEST RESEARCH FACILITY Students propose and write ex- Students propose and write experi- CONTEST periments that could theoretically ments that could theoretically be Students propose and write experi- be performed on a supercomputer performed in a zero gravity research ments that could theoretically be per- facility similar to the Numerical facility such as Lewis Research Center formed in awind tunnel testing facility Aerodynamic Simulation (NAS) in Cleveland, Ohio. The 145- meter such as Langley Research Center in computer at NASA Ames Research facility supports research and devel- Hampton, Virginia. The tunnel is 30 Center in Moffet Field, CA. The opment programs that investigate feet high and 60 feet wide, (9 meters by following are possible research ar- various physical sciences, materials, 18 meters), and is capable of generat- eas. Parallel Computing to in- fluid physics and processing systems. ing wind speeds of up to 100 mph. For clude: parallel architectures, com- Proposed experiments must be de- brief background information, con- putation algorithms, and lan- signed to be conducted in a cylindrical tact: guages. User Interfaces to include: experiment capsule for a drop dura- Office of Public Service user environment tailoring visual- tion of up to 5 seconds. For brief MS 154 ization, grid generation and result background information, contact: NASA Langley Research Center data analysis. Computing Systems Educational Programs Office Langley, VA 23665 Research to include: communica- MS 7-4 Attn: SSIP Internship tions, storage, distributed pro- NASA Lewis Research Center cessing, and data management. For Cleveland, OH 44135 brief background information, Attn: SSIP Internship contact: Educational Programs Office Super Computer Internship Project AWARDS FOR AEROSPACE INTERNSHIP CONTESTS MS TO25 National winners of each contest and their teacher/advisors receive a one-week, NASA Ames Research Center expense-paid educational internship at a NASA research center; they will'interact Moffet Field, CA 94035 with NASA scientists and engineers Honorable Mentions receive certificates of recognition All students who qualify receive certificates of participation RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR AEROSPACE INTERNSHIP CONTESTS 1. Each proposal must be formatted exactly as follows: voltage discharge, or mammals (other than humans) as Entry Form test subjects. Proposal title page 4. Although students are encouraged to participate in Abstract a concise statement separate from text more than one contest, and to enter every year they are describing the overall proposal in 75 words or less eligible, a student may not submit the same proposal more Introduction than once. National winners are not eligible to compete in Description of problem/hypothesis the same contest again. List of materials essential to experiment 5. Judging Criteria for the Aerospace Internship Contests Procedures will be based on a total of 60 possible points: Analysis of data collected in experiment Scientific validity (10 points) Reference bibliography Suitability to research facility and appropriate data 2. The body of the proposal may not exceed 1,000 handling (i.e., space station, wind tunnel, drop tube, words. All proposals must be typed, double-spaced, in supercomputer) (10 points) black ink on white 8-1/2"x paper. Each page must be Creativity (10 points) numbered. The student's name should appear only on Originality (10 points) the cover sheet. No reference to the student or location Functional usefulness (10 points) should appear in the proposal. Organization, clarity and appropriate references 3. Proposed experiments must NOT REQUIRE open (10 points) flames, toxic chemicals, temperature extremes, high HOW TO ENTER All entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form. Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 1991. All entries become the property of NASA-NSTA SSIP. Rules and guidelines will be strictly enforced. Entries which are incomplete or do not follow guidelines will be disqualified. All judges decisions are final. All entries will be held for a maximum of one year. Students who want their Mars Settlement original artwork returned must attach a check for the amount of the initial shipping cost to the entry form. SPACE STATION PROPOSALS: Find the region where your state is located and send your entry to the Director of that region. DO NOT SEND SPACE STATION PROPOSALS TO NASA OR NSTA! SSIP REGIONAL DIRECTORS REGION I: CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, REGION IV: AL, AR, IA, LA, REGION VI: AZ, HI, NV, UT, South- RI, VT MS, MO, TN, FL, GA, Puerto ern CA, DOD and State Department Harry A. Kranepool Rico, and the Virgin Islands Dependent Schools in the Pacific area Science Chair Melody Hall Sid Sitkoff Bishop Loughlin High School Five Forks Middle School Instructional Specialist, Science 357 Clermont Avenue 3250 River Road, S.W. Los Angeles Unified School District Brooklyn, NY 11238-1001 Lawrenceville, GA 30244 450 North Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 REGIONIE IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI REGION V; GO, KS, NE, NM, David McKay ND, OK, SD, TX REGION VII: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, Appleton High School West Kenneth Bingman WY, and Northern CA 610 North Badger Avenue Shawnee Mission West High Peter Samson Appleton, WI 54914 School Oregon Museum of Science & Industry 8800 West 85th Street 4015 SW Canyon Road REGION III: KY, NC, SC, VA, WV, Overland Park, KS 66212 Portland, OR 97221 DOD and State Department Depen- dent Schools of Europe and the Middle REGION VIII: DE, DC, MD, NJ, PA East Sister Mary Carroll McCaffrey Ann Watkins Mt. St. Joseph Academy Brewster Junior High School Stenton and Wissahickson Avenue Building 40 Flourtown, PA 19031 Camp LeJeune, NC 28542 AEROSPACE INTERNSHIPS NEWSPAPER PROMOTIONS MARS SETTLEMENT ART: Send completed entries and entry sheet for these contests to: NSTA-SST 5110 Roanoke Place, Suite 101 College Park, MD 20740 TOPICS THAT HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED FOR THE SPACE STATION, ZERO GRAVITY FACILITY AND WIND TUNNEL PROPOSAL CONTESTS: These topics have been extensively covered in the past 10 years for these three contests; please look for new ideas, or if you feel that you have a fresh insight on any of these topics, indicate how this is a new approach in your proposal: "Loss of Calcium ", "Frogs in Space", "Phototropism", "A Fifth Force", "Aerodynamic Drag", "Moths, Spiders, Bees etc.", "Circadian Rhythms", "Chicken Embryos", "Metal Formation", "E Coli Experiments", "Plant Transpiration", "Human Eye", "Geotropism", "Seed Growth" TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Copy instruction side of this brochure for your students and other teachers in your school. 2. Copy and mail Resource Order Form (below). 3. Display poster side in your classroom to motivate your students. 4. Before signing the entry cover sheet, review your student's work to see that it meets all requirements to prevent disqualification. Judges' decisions are final. TEACHER AWARDS: Cut Here 1. SSIP NATIONAL WINNER NEWCOMER INTERNSHIP A one-week space internship will be awarded to a winning SSIP teacher who has never previously had a student win at the regional level. The SSIP National Winner Newcomer will assume responsibility for meals and lodging during the internship; SSIP will pay for travel and facilitate the internship. 2. THE NATIONAL SPACE EDUCATOR AWARD All teachers/advisors of SSIP national winners are eligible to compete for the National Space Educator Award. The recipient is awarded a cash prize and an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to the prestigious National Space Club Annual Awards Banquet, NSTA Receptions and other events. Applications for the National Space Club are automatically sent to the teachers of National SSIP Winners of all contests. TEACHER RESOURCES: ORDER FORM Copy and return order form with payment to: SSIP Teacher Resources 5110 Roanoke Place, Suite 101 College Park, MD 20740 REACH FOR THE STARS The expanded edition of the SSIP Teacher Resource Packet features a teacher's guide listing aerospace resource centers, research bibliography, suggestions on how to use SSIP in your classroom and school, and examples of past entries. (Reach for the Stars - $6.00+$3.00 postage/handling) FUTURE VOYAGERS An Aerospace Resource Guide for Teachers and Students, Future Voyagers consists of materials. developed by participants in the NASA-NSTA sponsored NEWMAST/NEWEST workshop series. This book, the largest of its kind, includes relevant reprints from professional publications and an aerospace resource bank. (Future Voyagers - $6.00 plus $3.00 postage/handling) SSIP POSTER/BROCHURE You may order up to 20 additional copies of this brochure for use in your classroom or to give to your students as inspiration for the 1990-91 SSIP contests. (Free Publication $.50 postage/handling) Name Address School Home City State Zip Phone ( ) Reach For The Stars quantity X $9 each = $ Future Voyagers quantity X $9 each = $ SSIP poster/entry brochure quantity X $.50/per 20 = $ TOTAL DUE: $ Senior High 90-91

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