Editor: Kris Cerone

Essays for the
Educator Astronaut Program

These essays by Phil Turek were submitted as part of his application to NASA's Educator Astronaut Program.

The essays are in response to questions given to applicants.

1. Describe the teaching and learning activities an observer would see if they walked into your classroom and their effect on the students. Essay 1.
2. Describe an educational project you would like to do as an Educator Astronaut. (Web-only extra; not published in the Odyssey.) Essay 2.
3. Why do you want to be an Educator Astronaut? Essay 3.

Mars Desert Research Station

In March 2003, Phil Turek gave a talk to OASIS about his participation in the Mars Desert Research Station project. Read about the presentation in this edition of the Odyssey.

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