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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Please see below for new professional development opportunities available from the Lunar and Planetary Institute.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">LAUNCH Your Programming for Ages 8-13 into Space Science!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">We would like to extend a special invitation for you to participate in a FREE NASA Space Science training,
<b><i>“It’s A New Moon”, </i></b>and the <b>LADEE Mission Launch</b> (conditions permitting) on
<b>September 5-6, 2013*</b> located near NASA Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops, VA!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#2E75B6">It’s A New Moon!
</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">New discoveries have revealed that the Moon is a far more dynamic place than we had previously thought! The next NASA mission to the Moon,
<b>LADEE</b> <b>(Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer),</b> will orbit the Moon to gather detailed information about the lunar atmosphere, conditions near the surface, and environmental influences on lunar dust. A thorough understanding of these influences
will help researchers understand how future exploration may shape the lunar environment and how the environment may affect future travelers to the Moon.
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">During the experience you will:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">☼ Join educators from the Lunar and Planetary Institute's
<i>Explore </i>program team for hands-on activities and <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> ideas for presenting space science programs to young audiences and families.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">☼ Meet NASA scientists and engineers involved in lunar exploration and the latest mission to our Moon.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">☼ Learn about LADEE’s mission to orbit the Moon and study its (very thin and dusty) atmosphere — helping
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> researchers to understand the thin atmospheres found on Mercury, some asteroids, and other moons and
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> provide insights into how Earth’s own atmosphere works.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">☼ Learn about lunar science, missions, and future exploration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">☼ Undertake hands-on science activities designed for engaging children ages 8 to 13.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">☼ Receive activity guides, and programming resources (posters, book lists, suggested web sites, etc.).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">☼ Collaborate with public library staff, camp professionals, and other informal educators from all over the U.S.
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> and become part of the growing
<i>Explore </i>community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">☼ Receive a $1200 stipend (sent out after completion of the workshop).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">☼ Get a VIP tour of Wallops Flight Facility (attendance not required, but recommended).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">☼ Experience the launch of the newest mission to our Moon: LADEE!* (attendance not required, but
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> recommended).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">*Weather/Conditions Permitting. Launch is scheduled to take place on September 6, 2013 at 11:27 p.m. ET as of 7/16/13. Launch date is subject to change.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Apply Online by Friday, August 2, 2013
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">at<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/explore/lib_trainings/ladee2013/registration/index.cfm"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/explore/lib_trainings/ladee2013/registration/index.cfm</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Space is limited</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">, and will be
<b>restricted to 40 participants</b> that will be selected from the registrations received. 30 participants will also receive a
<b>$1200 stipend</b> following the workshop. Participants selected to attend the workshop will be notified by the end of the day on Monday, August 5, 2013 by
<b><i>Explore</i></b> program staff. Selected applicants must commit to: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">• Confirming participation before close of business 7 August
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">• Completing an online stipend form before close of business 9 August (<i>it’s easy, really!</i>)
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">• Holding at least three children’s/family programs within the next year utilizing workshop materials and resources. One of these should be a LADEE mission event to be held at your facility.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Please call (281-638-2442) or email (</span><a href="mailto:halligan@lpi.usra.edu"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#0563C1">halligan@lpi.usra.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">)
Eve if you have any trouble submitting your online registration or if you have questions. We realize you must be very busy, so we want to make this as easy as possible!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Thank you for your involvement in the
<b><i>Explore</i></b> community. Good luck, and we hope to see you in Virginia this September!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Eve Halligan & the
<i>Explore</i> Program Staff<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">*Note: As of the last LADEE mission update, the dates for this training and mission have been updated to Sept. 5-6, 2013! Please note this change in dates when making your decision to apply.
We will notify participants of any additional updates as they become available.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Lunar and Planetary Institute<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="mailto:explore@lpi.usra.edu"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">explore@lpi.usra.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:46.0pt;font-family:"Berlin Sans FB Demi","sans-serif";color:#0066FF;mso-text-raise:1.5pt">Explore!</span><span style="font-size:46.0pt;font-family:"Berlin Sans FB Demi","sans-serif";mso-text-raise:1.5pt">
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<span style="font-size:36.0pt;font-family:"Berlin Sans FB Demi","sans-serif"">FREE NASA Webinars<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Public library staff and informal educators are invited to join the Lunar and Planetary Institute's<i> Explore</i> program team for hands-on activities and programming ideas!
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Use food, art, storytelling, and interactive investigations to celebrate our Moon!
<i>Explore: Marvel Moon </i>activities rely on inexpensive materials and can be flexibly implemented. As the children complete each activity, they collect pages to assemble into their own comic books. Download the
<i>Marvel Moon </i>materials, including step-by-step activity guides, facilitator background information, lists of recommended supporting media, and comic book pages at
</span><a href="http://www.lpi.usra.edu/explore/marvelMoon"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">www.lpi.usra.edu/explore/marvelMoon</span></b></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Accepted applicants will receive connection information and an agenda prior to the webinar.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> We will also provide a materials list so that participants may collect some common items
and try out the activities at their computers during the webinar. Participants will receive a certificate of completion following the webinar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Each webinar will feature a different selection of hands-on science activities designed for use with children ages 8-13.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Apply for both webinars today — space is limited!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;color:#E36C0A">Bring the Moon's “Life Story” to Children Ages 8-13</span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;color:#E36C0A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">The story of the Moon's birth and turbulent lifetime of bombardments and volcanism continues to intrigue scientists. Join us to discover NASA’s latest research into the ongoing saga that has shaped our Moon!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wednesday, July 31, 2013</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Start time: <b>9 a.m. HAST / 12 p.m. PDT / 1 p.m. MDT / 2 p.m. CDT / 3 p.m. EDT</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Duration: <b>2 hours </b></span><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Apply at<b> </b></span><a href="http://www.lpi.usra.edu/explore/lib_trainings/webinar_31jul2013"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">www.lpi.usra.edu/explore/lib_trainings/webinar_31jul2013</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;color:#E36C0A">Celebrate Our Personal, Cultural,
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and Scientific Connections to the Moon!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Moon has inspired cultural traditions, poets, songwriters, and romantics through the ages. Ancient and contemporary astronomers made scientific breakthroughs by studying its motions and changing appearance. From poetry and
moonlit nights to tides, celebrate the Moon’s connection to us here on Earth!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Friday, August 16, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Start time: <b>9 a.m. HAST / 12 p.m. PDT / 1 p.m. MDT / 2 p.m. CDT / 3 p.m. EDT</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Duration: <b>2 hours <o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Apply at<b> </b></span><a href="http://www.lpi.usra.edu/explore/lib_trainings/webinar_16aug2013"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">www.lpi.usra.edu/explore/lib_trainings/webinar_16aug2013</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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