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Topic: JPL Solar System Ambassadors
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tegwilym
Member Posts: 2331
From: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 12-27-2007 01:19 PM
   
A couple months ago I applied to become a JPL Solar System Ambassador. I got a letter in the mail yesterday saying that they liked me and I got the job! Not sure what the duties are, but probably very similar to what I'm already doing with the local Astronomy clubs. Hopefully I'll get access to more cool space goodies, photos and other stuff. Then my seat on the shuttle will be reserved! Should be fun! |
randy
Member Posts: 2176
From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 12-27-2007 01:49 PM
Welcome to the SSA's! |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3161
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-27-2007 01:56 PM
Congratulations! The Solar System Ambassador program, and the public outreach programs JPL created that preceded it, are one of the best ways I have seen of any agency spreading the word about the work they do to the public. I'm sure you'll do a great job informing and inspiring! |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 2331
From: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 12-27-2007 02:03 PM
I'm looking forward to my new job. Hopefully I can convince a few people that we did land on the moon, the rovers aren't coming home, and that light crossing the sky really is a space station. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-27-2007 08:16 PM
Congratulations Tom! I believe there are a few others of the JPL-SSAs here on cS, having met a few of them during my travels. Perhaps they can share some of their experiences thus far in the program. |
Hilary
Member Posts: 37
From: Huntsville, AL
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 12-27-2007 09:05 PM
Hi, I am a SSA as well! It is fun. You do get mailings every few months from JPL that you can use for your presentations. It is a really nice program! I talk a lot about the JPL based Mars missions and the Shuttle. I work on both of these areas as part of my work here at MSFC so it is really nice to get to go out and speak to kids about this! |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 2331
From: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 12-28-2007 02:41 AM
I just did a presentation tonight at our club meeting about 2007 space events. I just think this kind of thing is a lot of fun, I could go on for hours on this stuff! |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-03-2009 07:00 PM
NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory noticeWanted: Volunteer Ambassadors to the StarsWhat do a teacher, surfer, firefighter, award-winning book author and neurosurgeon have in common? A love of space and a desire to share that passion. They've joined a growing number of private citizens in NASA's Solar System Ambassador program, which brings space information to the public through planetarium talks, telescope-viewing parties, mall displays and other events. Now you can volunteer too. Applications are being accepted through Sept. 30. Ambassadors are U.S. citizens selected from all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico or U.S. citizens serving U.S. audiences abroad. The program is one of the longest-running NASA volunteer outreach projects. Requirements: - Ideal volunteers are self-starters who are enthusiastic about space exploration and active in their communities
- Demonstrated ability in public engagement and/or disseminating information
- Initiative and ingenuity to engage his/her community in learning about NASA's space exploration efforts
- Ability to inspire community youth to seek careers in science and technology
- Makes the best responsible use of the materials provided
- Each ambassador agrees to hold at least four public events during the year and report on those events
Volunteer Benefits Include: - Receive online training from JPL
- Educational materials supplied by various space missions
- Contact with mission scientists
- E-Mail updates with mission information and news
- Satisfaction of knowing you've made a difference in someone's life
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