This morning, the scholars visited the Chemistry and Physics Boundary Layer Experiment (CAPABLE) project at the NASA Langley Research Center. Travis Knepp, a senior research scientist at NASA, gave the scholars a guided tour of the project’s facilities and explained how they collected data on atmospheric conditions using a variety of instruments. Many of these instruments are similar to those that the students are using on their missions, and inspired the scholars to approach their mission challenges in new ways. |
After spending the remainder of the morning working on their missions, the students met for a learning lunch with college researchers from the NASA DEVELOP program. The DEVELOP presenters discussed their own research projects and the next step for students who wish to stay involved with NASA research missions.
After lunch, astronaut Roger Crouch shared his journey to space with the scholars. Crouch noted that while at times it seemed impossible he would ever become an astronaut, he still persevered. Crouch’s story was an inspiration to all present, and the students were eager to ask questions about how to become an astronaut and what it was like being in space and that science that was conducted. The scholars also had the opportunity to meet in small groups with Crouch, and shared many a memorable moment. |
Tonight, the students are hard at work finalizing their missions before tomorrow’s Plenary Presentation. Don’t forget, the Plenary Presentations will be broadcast over a livestream that can be reached by clicking here!