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My Path: Inspired by a WASP; Alex Blake - Analysis & Test Engineer at Wing

Learn how Alex Blake; an Analysis and Test Engineer at Wing was inspired by one of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII and went on to become an engineer at Wing.

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Less My Path: Inspired by a WASP; Alex Blake - Analysis & Test Engineer at Wing
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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
Topics
Aircraft, Behind the scenes, Commercial aviation, Drones, General aviation, Human spaceflight, People, Robotics, Technology and Engineering and Women
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p89zfgatN0Q
Activity/Lab Video

My Path: Basketball in Space; Astronaut Mark Vande Hei

Ever wondered how you could be a astronaut? Watch Mark Vande Hei talk about his path to becoming a NASA astronaut!

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Less My Path: Basketball in Space; Astronaut Mark Vande Hei
Grade Level
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
Topics
Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, People, Spaceflight, Space stations, Spacecraft and Technology and Engineering
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPla0F9R29c
Activity/Lab Video

My Path: From Intern to Astrophysicist; Dr. Kelly Korreck

Solar Physicist Dr. Kelly Korreck tells the story of her career from a young University of Michigan undergraduate student to being a Solar Physicist for the NASA Parker Solar Probe.

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Less My Path: From Intern to Astrophysicist; Dr. Kelly Korreck
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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
Topics
Astronomy, Behind the scenes, People, Satellites, Spaceflight, Stars, Sun, Technology and Engineering, Telescopes and Women
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9dg3HU7hs0
Activity/Lab Video

My Path: Inspired by Science Fiction and Apollo; Astronaut John Grunsfeld

Astronaut John Grunsfeld shares advice on chasing your dreams and working hard to make them come true.

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Less My Path: Inspired by Science Fiction and Apollo; Astronaut John Grunsfeld
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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
Topics
Apollo program, Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, People, Spaceflight and Space stations
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3_ilCdulAQ
Activity/Lab Video

My Path: From small pools to the biggest; Travis Fitzgerald

Learn how Training Officer Travis Fitzgerald went from lifeguard to engineering in a really big pool at Johnson Space Center's Neutral Buoyancy Lab.

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Less My Path: From small pools to the biggest; Travis Fitzgerald
Grade Level
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
Topics
Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, Life sciences, People, Science, Spaceflight and Technology and Engineering
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzxsQWY8YXE
Activity/Lab Video

My Path: America's Innovator; Dean Kamen

Dean Kamen talks about the process of innovation and invention.

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Less My Path: America's Innovator; Dean Kamen
Grade Level
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
Topics
Technology and Engineering, Robotics, People and Behind the scenes
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvr1YOsHHT0
Activity/Lab Video

My Path: Pulling the Rip Chord; My path through Music (Jared Leidich)

Listen to the music of Jared Leidich; Suit Systems Lead Engineer for Alan Eustace's world record skydive. Be sure to turn up the volume.

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Grade Level
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
Topics
Art, Human spaceflight, Life sciences, People, Science and Technology and Engineering
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOLop6Db-38
Activity/Lab Video

My Path: Before He Was an Astronaut; Victor Glover Was Stocking Shelves at 7/Eleven

Look for challenges says Victor Glover. Today he's an astronaut; engineer and pilot; but his early days in the working world started with some very common jobs.

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Less My Path: Before He Was an Astronaut; Victor Glover Was Stocking Shelves at 7/Eleven
Grade Level
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
Topics
Human spaceflight, People, Spaceflight and Technology and Engineering
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1F4YPJc1qc
Activity/Lab Video

My Path: Jeff Stroud; Spaceport America Firefighter

Have you ever wondered how important people get to where they are? Spaceport America firefighter; Jeff Stroud; shares his path in this segment brought to you by STEM in 30.

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Less My Path: Jeff Stroud; Spaceport America Firefighter
Grade Level
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
Topics
Behind the scenes, Life sciences, People, Physical science, Spaceflight and Technology and Engineering
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Student
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsNBhGdlV5E&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_VvN6SkGaFShkAyOcNX8Rry&index=6
Activity/Lab Video

My Path: Chris Lopez; Spaceport America Program Manager

Have you ever wondered how important people get to where they are? Spaceport America program manager; Chris Lopez; shares his path in this segment brought to you by STEM in 30.

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Less My Path: Chris Lopez; Spaceport America Program Manager
Grade Level
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
Topics
Aircraft, Aviation, Commercial spaceflight, Human spaceflight, General aviation and People
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Student
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On-7Z1HIIRM&list=PL6RlkQnoCx_VvN6SkGaFShkAyOcNX8Rry&index=3
Lecture Video

What’s New in Aerospace: Sewing Machines; Balloons; and Rocket Fuel

Ian Clark; from JPL; provides historical context for the development of technologies and talks about the need for improvements as Mars missions move to larger and larger payloads.

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Grade Level
Grade 6, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 7, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16 and Grades 17-20
Topics
Commercial spaceflight, Human spaceflight, Rockets, Spacecraft and Technology and Engineering
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Student, Teacher, Parent/Caregiver and Other
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyxJQBe7h_M&feature=youtu.be
Lecture Video

What’s New in Aerospace: Space Communication: Past; Present; and Future

Badri Younes; discusses the evolution of NASA’s communication capabilities; including the exciting future of laser communication.

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Grade Level
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grades 13-14, Grades 15-16 and Grades 17-20
Topics
Navigation, Science, Spacecraft and Technology and Engineering
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Student, Teacher and Parent/Caregiver
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtKY8cDdQNE