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    Pleasanton teacher joins NASA team seeking answers about life on Mars
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    Palassou and other members of the team will be looking for evidence of segregated ice, which exists below the surface and may provide evidence as to whether or not life can be sustained on Mars. "We'll be studying the arctic as a model for the Martian arctic ... We're going to a place on earth that is kind of similar." In addition to its scientific goals, McKay said one of NASA's goals for participating teachers is to generate excitement for NASA-level research. Full Article at Contra Costa Times
    We'll be studying the arctic as a model for the Martian arctic ... We're going to a place on earth that is kind of similar.
    SOURCE: Contra Costa Times 16 months ago
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Pleasanton teacher joins NASA team seeking answers about life on Mars
  1. Students, and some adults, think 'Ugh, science? Pound the books,' ... You take science, particularly field science; it actually is really fun.
    SOURCE: Contra Costa Times 16 months ago
  2. It's not a dog-and-pony show ... It's not watered down at all.
    SOURCE: Contra Costa Times 16 months ago
  3. I thought I'd be doing cubicle work
    SOURCE: Contra Costa Times 16 months ago
  4. They're all about inspiring the next generation of explorers
    SOURCE: Contra Costa Times 16 months ago
  5. The ultimate education goal is to get students excited about science
    SOURCE: Contra Costa Times 16 months ago

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