Environmental Science and GLOBE Program Insights

Michelle Handleman introduces a science fair at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, part of the GLOBE program. The fair provides students a platform to showcase their work competitively. A student project investigates animal safety under snow and reveals concerning E. coli levels in local water. Students express excitement about NASA's interest and discuss how the project has inspired them to pursue science and address environmental issues. The fair aims to prepare students for future careers by developing essential skills.

What is the main focus of the event happening at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center?

• A new space mission launch

• A conference on climate change

• A public tour of the facility

• A science fair as part of the GLOBE program

What is a key missing element in the GLOBE program that the science fair addresses?

• Limited access to scientific equipment

• Insufficient scientific protocols

• Opportunities for students to showcase their work competitively

• Lack of funding for projects

What is the GLOBE program primarily focused on?

• Training astronauts

• Building new technology

• Standardized scientific protocols for students

• Space exploration

What environmental issue did the students discover in their water quality project?

• Low pH levels

• Excessive algae growth

• Unsafe levels of e coli

• High levels of mercury

How did the students feel about NASA scientists being interested in their work?

• Uninterested

• Excited and honored

• Indifferent

• Nervous and anxious

What realization did a student have about career opportunities at NASA?

• NASA does not hire students

• NASA only hires engineers

• Mathematicians also have job opportunities at NASA

• Only scientists can work at NASA

What did the students learn about the diversity of science fields?

• Science is a narrow field

• Science is limited to biology and chemistry

• There are many different horizons in science

• Science is only for those who love math

What personal reason did a student have for wanting to improve water quality?

• They are interested in chemistry

• They own horses affected by water pollution

• They are planning to become a marine biologist

• They live near a polluted river

What is the purpose of the students' work being added to a scientific database?

• To be stored for future reference

• To be published in a local newspaper

• To be accessed by scientists worldwide

• To be used in a school project

Why is it important to prepare students for future careers according to the video?

• To ensure they earn the best paying jobs

• To make them famous

• To help them travel the world

• To keep them busy