Selected Articles from
the April 2002
Odyssey

Editor: Kris Cerone

Making a Difference

This edition of the Odyssey publishes a letter from OASIS member Hal Waker. Hal, a retired aerospace engineer, and his wife Bettye are working in South Africa to help that country build up its educational infrastructure. He comments on that effort and reports on how South Africans are reacting to the second space tourist, Mark Shuttleworth.

What a Difference!

Like to lose some weight? Bulk up? Become younger? Fifth grader Ashley Ann Blair reports on one way to do so in her science fair project.

Activities

Read about recent activities and attempts at activities in reports from chapter President Steve Bartlett. Member Robert Gounley reports on the JPL open house that didn't happen.

Regular Columns

Space medicine columnist Tina Beychok addresses just what it means to be healthy enough for space travel.

• Making a Difference in South Africa, Hal Walker
• My Science Fair Project, Ashley Ann Blair
• A Short History of a Campaign Up the Mountain, Steve Bartlett
• Open House - CLOSED, Robert Gounley
• President's Message, Steve Bartlett
• Medicine in Microgravity, Tina Beychok

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