December 1 - 8, 2003

Meteorite Display at Kaycee Branch Library
A meteorite display has been created with a grant from the Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium to educate the public about meteorites and their impact. The topics covered by the exhibit include meteorite classification, impact frequency, impact localities in the world and in the western US, how to hunt for and identify meteorites, meteorite mythology, and economic importance. One of the goals for this project was to get community members around the state interested in space science, and make educational tools available for public viewing. The display is currently traveling to libraries and museums in Wyoming. For entire schedule see Meterorite website.

November 12 - December 8, Kaycee Branch Library, Kaycee, WY
Contact: Kaycee Branch Library website

December 1, 2003 - May 9, 2004

SPACE: A Journey to Our Future Exhibit
One of the largest touring space exhibits ever developed, SPACE immerses the visitor in past discoveries and explorations. It introduces visitors to today's explorers who are shaping our destiny in the universe. The sights and sounds of space exploration envelop the visitor through live performances, easy-to-use interactives, state-of-the-art projection and audio technology that brings this epic story to life. Highlights include opportunities to ride a lunar module simulator to a surface facsimile of the moon and a visit to a simulated scientific base camp on Mars. This first-of-its-kind educational exhibit is geared toward young people ages nine to 17. For more information see the SPACE exhibit website.

November 22, 2003 - May 9, 2004, Pacific Science Center, Seattle, WA
Contact: Space Exhibit at the Pacific Science Center website or Pacific Science Center website

December 5, 2003

3rd Annual Wyoming Math and Science Teachers' Conference
"Making the Math Science Connection". Join K-16 mathematics and science educators for two days of hands-on training in the use of technology in the classroom. Learn new and exciting ways to integrate and use technology in your classroom. For more information see the Wyoming Science Teachers Association website.

December 5, 2003, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Contact: Sharla Dowding, phone at 307-746-2713 ext. 116 or email at

December 5, 2003

NASA Astronaut John B. Herrinton Speaks on American Indian Education
Commander John B. Herrington, a NASA Astronaut and the first Native American in space, will speak on campus. Commander Herrington was aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour from November 23 - December 7, 2002. For more information see Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium's Upcoming Events website and their Speaker Series website. This event is open to the public and admission is free. Sponsored by the Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium, UW American Indian Science and Engineering Society, University of Wyoming Office of Multicultural Affairs American Indian Students Programs, and the Daniels' Fund.

December 5, 2003, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Contact: Laura Dalles, 307-766-2862

December 9, 2003

The Real Jurassic Park: An Ancient Biology Lecture
A special free public lecture on ancient biology will be presented by one of the nation's leading astrobiologists, Professor Steve Benner, from the University of Florida, on Tuesday evening, December 9th at 7:30PM in room 110 of Kane Hall. Dr. Benner will discuss how pieces of extinct life are resurrected in the laboratory and what it means for human history, biomedicine and the search for life in the galaxy.

December 9, 2003, Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Contact: University of Washington Center for Astrobiology

December 10, 2003 - January 5, 2004

Meteorite Display at Sublette County Library
A meteorite display has been created with a grant from the Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium to educate the public about meteorites and their impact. The topics covered by the exhibit include meteorite classification, impact frequency, impact localities in the world and in the western US, how to hunt for and identify meteorites, meteorite mythology, and economic importance. One of the goals for this project was to get community members around the state interested in space science, and make educational tools available for public viewing. The display is currently traveling to libraries and museums in Wyoming. For entire schedule see Meterorite website.

December 10, 2003 - January 5, 2004, Sublette Library, Pinedale, WY
Contact: Sublette County Library website

December 13, 2003

Mars Mania Teacher Workshop (Grades 3-10)
When the Mars Exploration Rovers (MER) Spirit and Opportunity land in January 2004, the Red Planet will be all over the news. There are many wonderful things about this mission that you can address in your classroom! Join Debby Jacobson, a NASA Solar System Educator and middle school teacher, to learn about new NASA hands-on activities for classrooms and the plans for coverage of the MER landings and missions. The free Saturday workshop takes place from 12:30-4:30 p.m. in Room A216 of the UW Physics and Astronomy Classroom Building, located on the northeast corner of Pacific Way and 15th Avenue Northeast. Clock hours are available. For more information go to website.

December 13, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Contact: Washington NASA Educator Resource Center, 206-543-1943 or

December 25, 2003

Beagle 2 Mars Express Lands on Mars
Mars Express is Europes first spacecraft to the Red Planet. It carries an orbiter and a lander. The orbiter instruments are soon to remotely investigate the Martian atmosphere, surface and subsurface. Beagle 2, the lander, will perform on-the-spot measurements and also search for signs of past life. Beagle 2 will land on Isidis Planitia, a large, flat sedimentary basin of impact origin straddling the relatively young northern plains and ancient southern highlands, where traces of life could have been preserved. As well as its science objectives, Mars Express will also provide relay communication services between the Earth and the NASA Mars Exploration rovers (Spirit and Opportunity) on the surface, so forming a centrepiece of the international effort in Mars exploration. For more information go to the Mars Express website.

December 25, 2003, Isidis Planitia, Mars
Contact: European Space Agency website