Students from across California will have an opportunity Thursday, March 18, to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will air live at 12:35 p.m. EDT on NASA Television, theNASA app, and the agencyswebsite.
NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Shannon Walker will answer prerecorded questions from K-12 students from seven local school districts: Pomona Unified, Ontario-Montclair, Chaffey Joint Unified,Claremont Unified,Mountain View Unified, Fontana Unified, and Rialto Unified. Glover, a native of Pomona, California, attended classes in the Chaffey Joint School District and graduated from Ontario High School. Rep. Norma Torres will give prerecorded opening and closing remarks for the event.
What NASA does is important for inspiring the next generation todays studentsaretomorrows scientists, mathematicians, and engineers, said acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk. Im excited they will get a front-seat look at the incredible research underwayonthe ISS andI am confidentthis experience will inspire these students to dream big and one day pursue careers in STEM fields.
