mars student imaging project nasa space grant internship fall 2007 - spring 2008
DESCRIPTION
Mars Student Imaging Project Each MSIP Team follows the same process as Mars mission scientists: Define an essential scientific question and write a proposal (subject to review and approval by ASU staff) Target an image using the Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) camera Analyze their selected image or images Write up and potentially post their findings and results on the MSIP website Source: P. Valderrama Graff, B. Grigsby, W. Taylor, P.R. Christensen, et. alTRANSCRIPT
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NASA SPACE GRANT INTERNSHIPFall 2007 - Spring 2008
Mars Student Imaging ProjectMars Student Imaging Project MSIP began in February 2002, under the initiative
of Paige Valderrama Graff, Brian Grigsby and Phil Christensen at ASU.
In the six years since its inception, several hundred students have utilized MSIP instruments and resources, either on-site or through the Distance Learning component of the program.
Goal: To engage students between the levels of fifth grade and early college in an “authentic research STEM-based experience,” and to allow “students to be direct participants in the scientific process.
Source: P. Valderrama Graff, B. Grigsby, W. Taylor, P.R. Christensen, et. al
Mars Student Imaging ProjectMars Student Imaging ProjectEach MSIP Team follows the same
process as Mars mission scientists:Define an essential scientific question and write
a proposal (subject to review and approval by ASU staff)
Target an image using the Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) camera
Analyze their selected image or imagesWrite up and potentially post their findings and
results on the MSIP website
Source: P. Valderrama Graff, B. Grigsby, W. Taylor, P.R. Christensen, et. al
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Source: Mars Student Imaging Project at Arizona State University
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Source: Mars Student Imaging Project at Arizona State University
Bringing Mars to the ClassroomBeta testing from September 2006 - December 2006
805 students and 79 teachers participated in hour-long distance learning events with an audience of 216 students and 18 teachers
Total of 228 students and 12 teachers have utilized MSIP Distance Learning archive format
7 elementary teams, 23 middle school teams and 14 high school teams
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Source: P. Valderrama Graff, B. Grigsby, W. Taylor, P.R. Christensen, et. al
The BenefitsTHEMIS does all the work!Greater understanding of Mars Opportunities for similar study on other planetsEncourage and stimulate the minds of young
students who might otherwise have lackluster experiences within the science field
Prepare the students of today with scientific insight towards the future
Work with dedicated, hard-working staff
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Other Ongoing ProjectsOther Ongoing Projects
Virtual Tours:Moeur BuildingMSIP ProgramLROC FacilityNASA Space Grant Interns
Many Thanks To:Dr. Wendy Taylor
Brian GrigsbyMeg HufforD
Paige Valderrama GraffCandace Jackson
Danielle Pies