From rjaquiss at earthlink.net  Wed Aug 18 17:06:00 2021
From: rjaquiss at earthlink.net (rjaquiss)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:06:00 -0600
Subject: [PIBE-Division] FW: [NASA HQ News] NASA Seeks Student Tech Ideas
 for Suborbital Launch
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Hello Friends:

 

     I thought the following might be of interest to some of our students.

 

Regards,

 

Robert

 

 

From: NASA News Releases [mailto:hqnews at newsletters.nasa.gov] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 10:12 AM
To: hqnews at newsletters.nasa.gov
Subject: [NASA HQ News] NASA Seeks Student Tech Ideas for Suborbital Launch

 


 

August 18, 2021 
RELEASE 21-103
NASA Seeks Student Tech Ideas for Suborbital Launch

Lee esta historia en espa?ol aqu? <https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/la-nasa-busca-propuestas-tecnol-gicas-de-estudiantes-para-lanzamientos-suborbitales> .

NASA is calling on all sixth through 12th-grade educators and students to submit experiments for possible suborbital flights as a way of gaining firsthand experience with the design and testing process used by NASA researchers.

The NASA TechRise Student Challenge <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.futureengineers.org%2Fnasatechrise&data=04%7C01%7Chqnews%40newsletters.nasa.gov%7C06c7ce1503a44a33203808d96262e0a1%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C637648999084936274%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=52oQscEzquVKestyzvQWIHJrxTGC0S2l2OmxLNw8ic8%3D&reserved=0>  invites students to design, build, and launch experiments on suborbital rockets and high-altitude balloons. The challenge aims to inspire a deeper understanding of Earth?s atmosphere, space exploration, coding, electronics, and the value of test data.

?Central to NASA?s mission is inspiring and educating the workforce of the future. The research areas students can explore through TechRise are endless, from technology to better understand our planet to innovative systems for deep space exploration, said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. ?We hope to see entries from students across the country, showcasing the diverse talent and ideas of the next generation.?

Guided by an educator, student teams affiliated with U.S. public, private, and charter schools can develop and submit creative experiment ideas. The entry period is open until Nov. 3, 2021.

Each winning team will receive $1,500 to build their experiment and an assigned spot to test it on a NASA-sponsored suborbital flight operated by Blue Origin, UP Aerospace, or Raven Aerostar. 

Flying experiments on suborbital rockets and high-altitude balloons takes technologies from ground-based laboratories into relevant testing environments. The flights replicate microgravity, solar exposure, radiation, extreme temperatures, vacuum, and intense vibrations. Understanding how payloads respond to these conditions allows researchers to validate their designs and adjust or make improvements as needed.

To enter the competition, teams should submit their experiment ideas online <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.futureengineers.org%2Fnasatechrise&data=04%7C01%7Chqnews%40newsletters.nasa.gov%7C06c7ce1503a44a33203808d96262e0a1%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C637648999084936274%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=52oQscEzquVKestyzvQWIHJrxTGC0S2l2OmxLNw8ic8%3D&reserved=0>  using the TechRise proposal framework. NASA plans to announce the competition winners in January 2022. The selected student teams will build their experiments and watch them take flight in early 2023.

Take a virtual field trip

NASA and Future Engineers, the challenge administrator, will host a TechRise virtual field trip Friday, Sept. 24, to share more information about the challenge and inspire research questions and experiment ideas.

Educators and students can tune in to hear from NASA experts and special guest Dr. Raven Baxter, also known as Dr. Raven the Science Maven, and explore on-demand educational content at their own pace. Interested participants can register <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.futureengineers.org%2Fnasatechrise%23events&data=04%7C01%7Chqnews%40newsletters.nasa.gov%7C06c7ce1503a44a33203808d96262e0a1%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C637648999084946221%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=vggmORtziqQeEGex%2BNwX%2BPb3M3jASWaBZxsktkBcZYU%3D&reserved=0>  online. In addition, various resources on the challenge website aim to help students choose a vehicle and plan experiments on topics ranging from climate to remote sensing to microgravity research.

?It?s an honor to be part of the virtual field trip, and I can?t wait to work directly with students who will build and test designs that will explore microgravity,? said Baxter. ?Our goal is to inspire them, and I?m sure their ideas will inspire us.?

Volunteer to judge

NASA is also seeking volunteers to help judge the entries. U.S. residents with expertise in engineering, space, and/or atmospheric research who are interested in reviewing NASA TechRise submissions can apply to be a judge here <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.futureengineers.org%2Fregistration%2Fjudge%2Fnasatechrise&data=04%7C01%7Chqnews%40newsletters.nasa.gov%7C06c7ce1503a44a33203808d96262e0a1%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C637648999084946221%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=5kclYsw1akhOufyDf1HGmILAVWmzY3Jf4cidxkhDUKI%3D&reserved=0> .

For challenge details, visit:

 <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.futureengineers.org%2Fnasatechrise&data=04%7C01%7Chqnews%40newsletters.nasa.gov%7C06c7ce1503a44a33203808d96262e0a1%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C637648999084956175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=4LU4sAsFnIuT%2BkrjL6G8UDAJ0eLL5t3aMLHdor%2FyNFM%3D&reserved=0> https://www.futureengineers.org/nasatechrise

NASA?s Flight Opportunities <https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/flightopportunities/index.html>  program, based at the agency?s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, manages the challenge. The program is part of NASA?s Space Technology Mission Directorate <https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/home/index.html> .

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From ebell at pdrib.com  Thu Aug 19 19:28:53 2021
From: ebell at pdrib.com (Edward Bell)
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:28:53 -0500
Subject: [PIBE-Division] FW: New VI Position in Phoenix, Arizona
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Subject: New VI Position in Phoenix, Arizona

 

Teacher Itinerant Blind/VI-2047 Phoenix

Apply here:  https://www.applitrack.com/asdb/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=2047&posFirstChoice=Certified&posSpecialty=Teacher%20Itinerant%20Blind/VI

 

JobID: 2047 

Location: Phoenix      

Employee Status: Limited Time Appointment
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Calendar: 10 Months
Pay Rate: $38,677-$74,043
Incentives: Signing Bonus: $1500 for New Certified Staff Members.
Moving Expenses: $1500 for Certified Staff Members from outside of Arizona.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
? Provide quality instruction to students
? Prepare daily lesson plans
? Evaluate student?s skills to determine the best program of learning
? Write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP)
? All other duties as assigned
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
? Arizona Academic Standards
? Current educational and diagnostic practices as they apply to educating sensory impaired students
? Lesson plan and Individual Education Plan development
? Student evaluation practices
? Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
? Principles and practices of administration and management
? Agency or program rules, regulations and operating procedures
 
Skilled in:
? Behavior management
? Planning and organization
? Program development
? Student evaluation
 
Ability to:
? Communicate effectively with students, staff, and public
? Instruct students to retain information
? Complete student evaluation
? Develop lesson plans
? Work cooperatively in teams
 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
? College/University Degree in Education with coursework specific to sensory impairments
? State of Arizona Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement for each position (Teacher O&M requires ACVREP Certification in lieu of ADE certification)
? Secondary teaching positions must possess the necessary coursework as required by the Department of Education.
? Must be able to pass FBI and State background check
 
BENEFITS
 
Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance.  Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents.   Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage.  Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State?s retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program.  Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment.  Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.  Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.

 

Have a wonderful day!

 

 

Jay Johnson

Director of Itinerant Services

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

phone: 520-609-5803

address: 1200 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson AZ 85745

website:  <http://asdb.az.gov/> asdb.az.gov

email:  <mailto:jay.johnson at asdb.az.gov> jay.johnson at asdb.az.gov

 



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From Martin.Pardue at killeenisd.org  Thu Aug 19 20:38:19 2021
From: Martin.Pardue at killeenisd.org (Pardue, Martin)
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:38:19 +0000
Subject: [PIBE-Division] TBS/TVI Job Openings for Killeen ISD
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There are two immediate job openings for itinerant Vision Teachers with the Killeen Independent School District in Killeen, Texas.

More information can be found at the following link.

https://killeen.teams.hosting/submission/EntryPointBrowseJobPostingsAction.do?applicantType=external#cntSpecialEducation

Any degree candidate who has completed at least two courses in a TBS/TVI program is also eligible to apply and work while completing her or his degree.


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R. Martin Pardue, MAT NOMC

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