Exploration Station is a 4-hour open house for everyone to learn about the cool science currently occurring in earth and space science. During the event, you will have a chance to meet scientists, do hands-on science and take home lots of cool resources collected during your visit. Exploration Station provides a venue where the local community and AGU (http://www.agu.org/) members can come together to share the excitement of science.
12:00 - 4:00pm
San Francisco Moscone Center Gateway Ballroom 103. Public Talk to be held at Noon in Gateway Ballroom 102
From the Sun to Pluto and Beyond - Martian Minerals: Take the Mineral Mysteries challenge and win prizes! Learn about Martian minerals that we have observed using satellites and how they tell us that liquid water once existed on the surface of Mars.
Why Should I Care About the Polar Regions?: Find out about how climate change in the Polar Regions impacts the rest of the world. See what it's like on a polar expedition when you try on polar expedition gear and have your photo taken!
GeoMapApp - Explore the World: Explore the globe to find the tallest mountain on the planet (not Mt Everest!), roam around Bay Area sand waves, learn why sea-level is hundreds of feet lower near India compared to Australia, and more!
NASA Kepler Mission - The Search for Earth-size Extrasolar Planets:: Come find out all about extrasolar planets and assemble your own Kepler Mission Star Wheel (star finder).
Earthquakes: Can you create and Earthquake just by jumping? Be a seismic detective and find out all about Earthquakes.
GeoWorlds- Virtual Learning Environments for the Geosciences: Walk through Earth's history exploring changing life forms, climate and landscapes.
CloudSat: Revealing the Inner Secrets of Clouds: Learn about how clouds are made, understand how clouds work, and check out our custom CloudSat simulator.
Glory - Observing the Earth's Aerosols and Solar Irradiance: Send your name around the Earth on the Glory Spacecraft and learn about climate change and the Missions dedicated to studying climate change.
ARM Climate Research Facility : Come meet Professor Polar Bear and have your photo taken as one of his climate kids!
Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX): Explore your boundaries!: Learn about the first maps of the boundary of our Solar System.
Discovery Dome: Experience the universe in a whole new way! Step inside the dome and prepare to be amazed!
Mapping Magnetic Fields: Find out about the magnetic world around you.
Radio Waves: Not just for music- find out all about how radio waves are used to study the natural world.
Microwaves: Can you calculate the speed of light in your own Kitchen? Come find out how.
Infrared and Magnetism: See yourself in a whole new light! Infrared.
Visible Light: Think a rainbow is just a lot of pretty colors? Think again and come find out what is so special about a rainbow.
Exploring the Space Environment Using Ultraviolet Light: Seeing is believing. Come see the invisible!
High Energy Astrophysics: Gamma-rays aren't just for Science Fiction. Find out about how NASA uses x-ray and gamma-rays in science.
Camilla and Space Weather:: Learn how to make space weather predictions to keep Camilla, the Solar Dynamics Observatory Mascot, safe before she heads to near-space.
12:00 - 4:00pm
San Francisco Moscone Center South, Rooms 309 & 310
From the Earth to the Universe: See amazing images from all over our universe and learn about how we can see the incredible things we do! Part of the International Year of Astronomy.
Picture Post and Digital Earth Watch: Learn how you can use your own camera to help the environment!
Gemology 101: We all admire the beauty of gemstones, but there�s a lot more to them than sparkle! Come learn about the science of identifying gems from a real gemologist!
GeoWorlds: Explore changes in environment, life forms and continents through Geologic time!
Ice, Ice, Baby: Tis the season of ice and snow! But Ice is more than just that stuff that makes you slip. Come learn about glaciers and other cool (pun intended) stuff.
Earthquakes: Create your own earthquake! Be a seismic detective and investigate!
Exploring Careers in Polar Science: "Become" a polar scientist! try on and have your photo taken in equipment used by researchers in Antarctica.
Near Surface Geophysics: It doesn't get much closer to home! What is going on near the surface of our very own Earth?
Icy Time Machines: Join the U.S. Ice Drilling Program office as they demonstrate the construction of ice core layers over time and challenge you to decode the clues hidden within!
Goddard Space Flight Center Upcoming Missions: Participate in hands-on activities and see what NASA is doing to better understand our universe!
Worldwide Telescope: Gigantic? Check. Inflatable? Check. Planetarium? Check. What could be cooler?!
Discovery Dome: Experience the universe in a whole new way! Step inside the dome and prepare to be amazed!
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM): Come meet Professor Polar Bear, Teacher Turtle, and PI Prairie Dog and hear what they have to say about climate change!
All About Clouds: Learn about the super-cool technology used to detect clouds! Can it detect you?
NASA Earth Science: Learn about what NASA is doing here on earth.
Elsevier: Participate in some cool activities set up by the world renowned publisher.
Exploring the Space Environment: What'sComing Our Way?!This exhibit, will explore the use of variousregions of the electromagnetic spectrum to better understand space.
The Water-Soil Cycle: Learn about how water affects our soil and how soil affects our water. Test actual samples from the Bay Area!
12:00 - 4:00pm
San Francisco Marriott, Yerba Buena Salons 8-9
Exploring the Space Environment: Ever wonder what it's like in space? Find out through this 4-part exhibit!
Near Surface Geophysics: It doesn't get much closer to home! What is going on near the surface of our very own Earth?
Ice Ice baby: 'Tis the season of ice and snow! But Ice is more than just that stuff that makes you slip. Come learn about glaciers and other cool (pun intended) stuff.
Clouds and Climate: It's a rabbit! No, it looks more like a truck! Clouds are many things, come learn about those fluffy white things in the sky and how they affect you.
High Energy Astrophysics: Some thing in space have lots and lots of energy, but it's not from sodas and sugar. Discover more about these high-energy space things.
Discovery Dome: Gigantic? Check. Inflatable? Check. Planetarium? Check. What could be cooler?!
Google Earth For Education: What does your house look like from above? Google Earth knows! Explore our Earth and Sky through Google Earth's awesome technology.
Southern California Earthquake Center: Ever wonder what causes earthquakes? How and why do they happen? How are some earthquakes different from others? Come find out, this exhibit rocks!
Our Active Earth: The ground you're standing on may feel pretty stable, but in reality, our earth below our feet is constantly changing. Come see how!
Planetarium with AstroWizzard: Step into a giant inflatable planetarium and see the stars with the AstroWizzard himself!
NASA: Upcoming Missions: Participate in hands-on activities and see what NASA is doing to better understand our universe!
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Greater Fort Lauderdale & Broward County Convention Center, Floridian Ballroom B
Astronomy Music: Travel the universe through music and photos.
Stanford StarLab: Come in and explore the wonders of the night sky, the stars ,and constellations.
Spectroscope Workshop: Build your own spectroscope and see sunlight in a whole new light!
Sun Light: Exploring Solar Radiation: Come play with super cool UV beads. Oh, and see the Sun likes it's never been seen before in 3D!
Space Weather Monitors: Did you know you could monitor submarine communications!
Exploring 4-H: Earth Science and Aerospace Adventures.
Water Conservation: You too can help us save water in South Florida!
Discover Dome: Step inside and see "Night of the Titanic" and "Secrets of the Sun"
Walk on the Sun: The Sun for all. Come see, hear and feel the Sun!
Martha Wawro
NASA/GSFC
Code 671
Greenbelt, MD 20771
Phone: (301)-614-5114
Email: Martha.wawro@nasa.gov