Jessica Meir

Maine Students to Speak with NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
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WASHINGTON, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from Maine will have an opportunity next week to talk with NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station who have special ties to the Pine Tree State.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from Maine will have an opportunity next week to talk with NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station who have special ties to the Pine Tree State.
  • NASA astronauts Christopher Cassidy and Jessica Meir will respond to questions recorded by students from across the state.
  • The Challenger Center of Maine is also sending well-wishes from Maine locals to Cassidy regarding his launch to the space station.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

News Conference to Feature NASA Astronauts on International Space Station

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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WASHINGTON, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Three NASA astronauts will participate in a live media teleconference at 10:45 a.m. EDT Friday, April 10.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Three NASA astronauts will participate in a live media teleconference at 10:45 a.m. EDT Friday, April 10.
  • Expedition 62 flight engineers Chris Cassidy , Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan will be available to answer questions from orbit.
  • Meir and Expedition 62 commander Oleg Skripochka launched to the space station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft on Sept. 25, 2019 .
  • Cassidy and his Expedition 63 crewmates, Roscosmos cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner, are scheduled to launch and arrive at the space station Thursday, April 9.

New York City Students to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
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WASHINGTON, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Students from New York City will have an opportunity this week to talk with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Students from New York City will have an opportunity this week to talk with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station .
  • NASA astronaut Jessica Meir will answer questions from students from Martin Van Buren High School.
  • Rep. Grace Meng of New York is scheduled to attend the event and is scheduled to speak to students before the question-and-answer session.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Seattle Students to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station

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Friday, February 28, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from the greater Seattle area will have an opportunity next week to talk with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from the greater Seattle area will have an opportunity next week to talk with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station .
  • The Earth-to-space call will air live at 12:55 p.m. EDT Monday, March 2, on NASA Television and the agency's website .
  • Jessica Meir will answer questions from middle school students from across the Seattle region.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

NASA Astronaut, Jessica Meir, PhD, Named to ARCS Foundation Alumni Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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Members of the Hall of Fame are ARCS Scholar Alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of science and increased our nations scientific competitiveness.

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  • Members of the Hall of Fame are ARCS Scholar Alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of science and increased our nations scientific competitiveness.
  • ARCS Hall of Fame members are selected by a panel of ARCS Foundation national advisors and board members.
  • "Today we welcome Jessica Meir into the ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame", said Sherry Lundeen, National President of ARCS Foundation.
  • Meir is the eleventh inductee into ARCS Alumni Hall of Fame and joins the company of other outstanding alumni who received ARCS Foundation Scholar Awards to support their education in past years.

Geeks Without Frontiers Celebrates Women’s Achievements With Short Film “FOR WOMENKIND”

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Friday, January 31, 2020
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MIAMI, Jan. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Geeks Without Frontiers (GEEKS), an award-winning non-profit organization bringing the benefits of internet connectivity to unserved populations, today launched the FOR WOMENKIND website [ www.FORWOMENKIND.org ] and short film which celebrates womens achievements.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Geeks Without Frontiers (GEEKS), an award-winning non-profit organization bringing the benefits of internet connectivity to unserved populations, today launched the FOR WOMENKIND website [ www.FORWOMENKIND.org ] and short film which celebrates womens achievements.
  • The FOR WOMENKIND short film features Nasa Astronaut Jessica Meir, who boarded the International Space Station in September, 2019 and was a member of the first all-female spacewalk.
  • It shows a collage of womens achievements including Jane Goodalls work with chimpanzees, Amelia Earharts record setting flight, and Shirley Chisolms election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • The short film was directed by Maclovia Martel and inspired by the Geeks Without Frontiers WomenConnect!

International Students to Speak with NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International students in Panama will have an opportunity this week to talk with NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International students in Panama will have an opportunity this week to talk with NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station .
  • NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir will answer questions from students pre-K through 12th grade from the International School of Panama and middle school students from other schools in Panama City.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
  • For nearly 20 years, astronauts have continuously lived and work on the space station, testing technologies, performing science and developing the skills needed to explore farther from Earth.

Texas Students to Speak with NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station

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Monday, January 13, 2020
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NASA astronauts Christina Koch , Jessica Meir and Drew Morgan will answer questions from students from Fort Worth Academy at 10:25 a.m. EST Thursday, Jan. 16.

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  • NASA astronauts Christina Koch , Jessica Meir and Drew Morgan will answer questions from students from Fort Worth Academy at 10:25 a.m. EST Thursday, Jan. 16.
  • The downlink will be the highlight of the school's space week, where students engage in interactive learning experiences focusing on the International Space Station.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
  • For almost 20 years, astronauts have continuously lived and work on the space station, testing technologies, performing science and developing the skills needed to explore farther from Earth.

New Mexico Students to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station

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Friday, December 6, 2019
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NASA astronaut Jessica Meir will answer questions from students at the University of New Mexico and surrounding K-12 schools at 1:25 p.m. EST Tuesday, Dec. 10.

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  • NASA astronaut Jessica Meir will answer questions from students at the University of New Mexico and surrounding K-12 schools at 1:25 p.m. EST Tuesday, Dec. 10.
  • The University of New Mexico Biology Department, which has plant samples on the space station for scientific research, and "The Children's Hour" radio show are hosting the call.
  • The event will take place at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building, Albuquerque.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Maine Students to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station

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Friday, October 25, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Students from Maine will have an opportunity next week to talk live with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Students from Maine will have an opportunity next week to talk live with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station .
  • NASA astronaut Jessica Meir will answer questions from students in grades 3-12 from Eastern Aroostook Regional School Unit #39.
  • Regional School Unit #39 students are drawing inspiration from Meir's accomplishments and setting academic and career goals in preparation for their call to the space station.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.