Great Lakes Science Center

Verizon Business provides NASA with a network solution to allow for a live broadcast of solar eclipse

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business has partnered with NASA to provide a network solution that will allow for a live broadcast of the solar eclipse on April 8.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business has partnered with NASA to provide a network solution that will allow for a live broadcast of the solar eclipse on April 8.
  • Verizon Business, with essential support from Leidos, provisioned 1GB E-Line service from the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland to the John Glenn Space Center.
  • This provisioning effort was accomplished in fewer than 30 days, which is key, as it has enabled NASA to thoroughly test video and broadcast applications in advance of the eclipse.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023.

NASA Invites Media, Public to Solar Eclipse Events in April

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

For the public: Many events are free with no registration required; some events require tickets with details available online.

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  • For the public: Many events are free with no registration required; some events require tickets with details available online.
  • For the public: Many events are free and open to the public, and registration may be required based on space constraints.
  • For the public: Eclipse viewing in downtown Houlton on April 8 is free and open to the public.
  • NASA will host live coverage of the eclipse on NASA+, the agency's website, and the NASA app from 1 to4 p.m. EDT on April 8.

NASA, Great Lakes Science Center to Host Eclipse Media Preview Day

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

CLEVELAND, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Media are invited to attend an open house from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Great Lakes Science Center, home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center.

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  • CLEVELAND, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Media are invited to attend an open house from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Great Lakes Science Center, home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center.
  • During the open house, news outlets will get a preview of the Science Center's Total Eclipse Fest , which is scheduled to take place April 6-8, and learn everything they need to know to cover the total solar eclipse on April 8.
  • Representatives from NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Great Lakes Science Center, and The Cleveland Orchestra will share what to expect during the three-day festival, including:
    NASA Glenn experts also will talk about the science behind the solar eclipse, how to view the eclipse safely, and how NASA studies eclipses to make new discoveries about the Sun, Earth, and our space environment.
  • Science Center representatives will be able to share information about youth-serving organizations trained to conduct citizen science eclipse-related investigations as part of a National Science Foundation funded project.

NASA Glenn Announces In-Person Public Tours of World-Class Research Facilities

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 20, 2023

CLEVELAND, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is offering in-person facility tours for the first time since 2019.

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  • CLEVELAND, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is offering in-person facility tours for the first time since 2019.
  • Glenn will host tours on six dates from April through November, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at America's world-class research facilities.
  • Glenn tours are free and open to the public, ages 10 and older.
  • Most tours will take place at NASA's Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field in Cleveland.

NASA Seeks Community Feedback at Great Lakes Science Center Free Day

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

As part of Great Lakes Science Center's free admission day on Jan. 16, NASA will host an open-forum discussion from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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  • As part of Great Lakes Science Center's free admission day on Jan. 16, NASA will host an open-forum discussion from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Visitors also will have the chance to learn about NASA internships, events, and programs, as well as engage with the latest immersive technology.
  • In alignment with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision to build an equal and inclusive community, NASA seeks to inspire a new, more inclusive generation.
  • NASA is committed to creating equitable opportunities; removing barriers for underrepresented audiences; and engaging, inspiring, and promoting diverse student populations in STEM.

LimnoTech Selects Senet’s Radio Access Network (RAN) Platform to Deploy LoRaWAN® Network Across Great Lakes Region

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221101005624/en/
    LimnoTech, and its new subsidiary Freeboard Technology , has partnered with Senet to deploy and manage the network using Senets Radio Access Network (RAN) Provider Services, which provide a full suite of tools for network and site planning, gateway procurement and deployment, and RAN management through Senets cloud-based RAN Provider Portal.
  • LimnoTech will also be participating in Senets patented Low Power Wide Area Virtual Network (LVN) , contributing to the unified carrier-grade LoRaWAN connectivity service managed by Senet across the United States.
  • For more information on Senets RAN Provider Services or other LoRaWAN managed network services for highly scalable IoT solution deployments, please contact [email protected] or +1 877-807-5755.
  • Founded in 1975, LimnoTech is an employee-owned company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with a new subsidiary, Freeboard Technology , located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ohio Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from across the state of Ohio will have an opportunity this week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from across the state of Ohio will have an opportunity this week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard 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.
  • For more than 21 years, astronauts have continuously lived and worked aboard the space station, testing technologies, performing science, and developing the skills needed to explore farther from Earth.
  • See videos and lesson plans highlighting research on the International Space Station at:
    View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ohio-students-to-hear-from-nasa...

U.S. Navy Memorial Dedicates Lone Sailor Statue in Cleveland, Ohio

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 17, 2021

The Lone Sailor stands as an icon, symbolizing the Navy Memorial's mission to honor, recognize, and celebrate the men and women of the sea services.

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  • The Lone Sailor stands as an icon, symbolizing the Navy Memorial's mission to honor, recognize, and celebrate the men and women of the sea services.
  • The statue in Cleveland is the 18th Lone Sailor in the world and joins other statues in Normandy, France, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and the original statue in Washington, D.C.
  • The Lone Sailor will stand watch over Lake Erie and provide a focal point for an ongoing celebration of Navy culture and greatness for all to enjoy as they visit Cleveland.
  • Folke was joined at the stand by 2021 Lone Sailor Award Honoree Drew Carey and Frank Thorp.