The 2023 RADIO PROGRAM is currently suspended until further notice.

We would like to thank all our sponsor that helped us with this pilot program and will be working on grants in the future.

Oregon Connections Academy is now Oregon Charter Academy this is the current Broadcasting schedule with Space Center Houston. If you would like to help support this program donate here

1. Bringing the Universe in Focus – Through the lens of a telescope: Friday, September 25th 10:20am - 11:20am

The very first telescope dates back to 1608 with the Dutch eyeglass maker Hans Lippershey. Within days Galileo further refined the instrument and pointed it skyward, opening up a whole new world. Among his observations were the mountains and craters on the moon, the rings of Saturn and the sunspots on Jupiter’s moons. From these modest beginnings we now have massive Earth based telescopes, telescopes mounted on planes, as those stationed in space including the Hubble telescope. Join us as we investigate different types of telescopes, their missions and how they all help us to unravel the mysteries of the universe! 

2. When home is 250 miles up!: Life on the International Space Station: Friday, October 30th 10:20am - 11:20am

Ever wonder what it is like to work and live in space? Join Space Center Houston’s interactive presentation on the life aboard the International Space Station. Discover how astronauts carry out their daily tasks like eating, exercising and conducting science experiments on orbit. Learn about their weightless environment and the effects that it has on the human body. 

3. Houston, Let's Solve A Problem: Friday, November 20th 10:20am - 11:20am Rescheduled to 12/4

You are in your small spacecraft when an explosion cripples your ship, placing the crew and mission in jeopardy. The air is becoming toxic, the temperature decreasing and your power is limited. Working together with Mission Control, you and your teammates must now use whatever resources on hand to “make a round peg fit into a square hole” and return your ship and crew safely to Earth.

4. Satellites: Observations from Orbit: Friday, January 29th 10:20am - 11:20am

Sputnik, the first non-natural satellite was launched on October 4, 1957 and entered us into the space race. Sixty-three years later, it is estimated that there are over 1,000 active and 2,600 inactive satellites currently orbiting the Earth. These crafts launched by both NASA as well as the private sector have a direct impact on our daily life. Join us and explore how satellites carry out their missions and provide information we rely on including weather, climate change, natural disasters, and even farming trends. Learn how their observations impact our daily lives and how you can intern observe these bodies as they fly across the night sky.

5. The Rocket's Red Glare: Friday, February 26th 10:20am - 11:20am

How do rockets launch into space? Participants will identify and explore the parts of a rocket and how each piece works together in order to get astronauts into space. To encourage hands-on learning, participants will build their own model rockets, while interacting with the instructor through the launch sequence. A question and answer session is included at the conclusion of the program.

6. Health and Human Performance: Friday, March 19th 10:20am - 11:20am

Voyager has left the solar system; we have rovers on Mars and New Horizons has ventured into the Kuiper Belt. But the goal is not to have only robots in space, but a sustainable human presence. This human element is the most fragile part of this mission. Join us as we discuss the challenges humans face living and working in space. Together we will investigate the work NASA is doing to keep our astronauts safe on the ISS and on our exploration beyond Earth Orbit. 

7. A New Era - Commercial Crew and launch! : Friday, April 30th 10:20am - 11:20am

The last time humans were launched into space from United States soil was in 2011 on the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Once again, we have launched from Cape Canaveral’s Complex 39a, sending astronauts to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. Join us for a special presentation and learn about SpaceX’s Crew Dragon and the Boeing Starliner. Take a look at the Commercial Crew Program from testing to launch.

8. The Moon Above: Friday, May 28th 10:20am - 11:20am

Throughout time we have stared up at the Moon in wonder. Drawings carved into cave walls 40,000 years ago have been found tracking the cycle of the moon. In 1966 Luna 9 sent us our first pictures from the surface of the moon and proved that a landing was possible, paving the way to our first steps on the natural satellite in 1969. And now, we are actively planning our return in 2024. Join us as we take a look at our moon and investigate its phases, composition, it’s effects on the Earth, and our new destination – the lunar south pole.

Links to Oregon Connections Academy Archived RADIOS sessions with Space Center Houston

NASA RADIOS session #7 "Living on Mars” which took place in the ORCA NASA Mission Control Live Stream Portal from 10:20am - 11:20 am on Friday 4/24/20.

Link to the recording: https://ww1.livelesson.com/pdg7hezk22vq/

NASA RADIOS session #6 "Air Pressure and Space Suits” which took place in the ORCA NASA Mission Control Live Stream Portal from 10:30am - 11:25 am on Friday 3/20/20.

Link to the recording: https://ww1.livelesson.com/p1r0zhx5uh2e/

NASA RADIOS session #5 "Careers in the Aerospace Industry which took place in the ORCA NASA Mission Control Live Stream Portal from 10:30am - 11:25 am on Friday 2/28/20.

Link to the recording: https://ww1.livelesson.com/pevt1badw2gu/

NASA RADIOS session #4 "Space in Motion with Newton’s Laws" which took place in the ORCA NASA Mission Control Live Stream Portal from 10:30am - 11:25 am on Friday 1/31/20.

Link to the recording: https://ww1.livelesson.com/p30n95np0jcc/

NASA RADIOS session #3 "Journey through the Solar System" which took place in the ORCA NASA Mission Control Live Stream Portal from 10:15am - 11:15 am on Friday 11/22/19.

Link to the recording: https://ww1.livelesson.com/p429c0rnjxit/

NASA RADIO Session #2 "Seeing the World in a Whole New Way" which took place in the ORCA NASA Mission Control Live Stream Portal from 10:15am - 11:15 am on Friday Oct. 25, 2019.

Link to the recording: https://ww1.livelesson.com/pajgxp48x5ut/

NASA RADIO Session #1 "Journey through the Solar System" which took place in the ORCA NASA Mission Control Live Stream Portal from 10:15am - 11:15 am on Friday 11/22/19

Link to the recording: https://ww1.livelesson.com/p429c0rnjxit/

Remote and Distant Interactive Online Sessions (RADIOS) Rules 

These rules apply to all participating public/private/charter/home schools and students.  

      I.           All teachers and schools will cooperate with JPLMuseum.org to determine the content and schedule with sufficient time for JPLMuseum.org to schedule the broadcast from Space Center Houston (SCH) and coordinate with NASA Alumni League (NAL). NAL participation in the RADIOS program is at NAL discretion and courtesy and NAL is under no obligation to attend any session. The purpose of the RADIOS program is to introduce STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) into the classroom. Your participation in this program is helping us build a pipeline of opportunities from ocean of resources with Space Center Houston and other NASA facilities.

    II.            All questions submitted for answer shall be in writing and will be sent to JPLMuseum.org 10 days prior to broadcast for pre screening. Each school can send three questions they would like answered.  Approved questions will be submitted to SCH and if time allows will be answered by the SCH presenter live during the broadcast.  Each class that has been selected to ask their schools question shall select a designated student to present their question with SCH.

 III.            All participating students and teachers shall fill out a questionnaire after each broadcast within 30 days and submit the answers to JPLMuseum’s website. The questions below and the responses will be used to report to the organizations, foundations, and individuals that have funded this program. This is a mandatory requirement failure to comply can disqualify further participation in the program. These questions are subect to change.

The questionaire is provided by Space Center Houston to the schools and students both prior to and post broacast.

 IV.            All participating schools shall coordinate with the Youth in Transition Director (YTD) or Special Education Councilor to include those special needs students that the YTD deems appropriate to participate in this program. Any additional or special requirements needed for these students to participate shall be brought to JPLMuseum’s attention 14 days prior to broadcast. JPLMuseum.org will make every effort to accommodate their needs. 

    V.            JPLMuseum.org has the final decision on which schools participate and how many students participate in each broadcast session. That decision is final. Once JPLMuseum.org has determined the participating schools/students/organization and number an invitation will be sent to the participants, JPLMuseum is limiting the number of participating students/schools/organizations to approximately 150 per session. The division of participation shall be equitably shared among the schools invited to participate in the RADIOS program. JPLMuseum will reserve and agrees to compensate SCH for the cost incurred to deliver content on the date determined by mutual agreement with participants and SCH.

VI.            All participating RADIOS teachers and classes may pick from the list of content listed below and collectively coordinate with the participating schools to provide JPLMuseum.org with a calendar listing the desired content and time and date for the content to be delivered. All classes and teachers must mutually agree to the broadcast content and times.

VII.     Content to be provided by Space Center Houston listed below

VIII.    All students, teachers, school district, charter, private, religious schools and any other entity that participates in this program, do so with the understanding that participation constitutes their agreement to these rules and hereby holds harmless,and indemnifies, JPLMuseum.org for any cause or action arising from participating in this program. These rules apply to all participating public/private/charter/home schools and students.  

IX.        These rules are subject to change. Any changes to the rules will be posted here.

Schools. Organizations, Students who participate in this program must agree with the RADIOS rules listed above.

The current schedule events are posted on the calendar please scroll down to review. We will be revising the calendar to reflect the additional broacast times and dates.

Broadcast Content Schedule with Oregon Connections Academy (ORCA) and invited Oregon participating schools with Space Center Houston (SCH) All times are in Pacific Standard Time: 

September 2019

October 2019

October 2019

October/November 2019

November 2019

January 2020

January 2020

February 2020

February 2020

March 2020

April 2020

April 2020

May 2020

May 2020

Because of generous grants from our supporters we have created a new program Remote And Distant Interactive Online Sessions (RADIOS). This allows us to specifically target our rural student population. These sessions will be live from Space Center Houston with a curriculum that will supplement a students learning experience by creating a virtual and interactive session focused on STEM with Space Center Houston educator and current and retired NASA engineers.

For media inquiries please contact james.loftus@JPLMuseum.org

Rural Schools Educational Initiative 2019 Schedule

Schools scheduled for a visit with James McBarron II  are listed below:
October 20 to November 1^st, 2019. Contact James.Loftus@JPLMuseum.org

Monday October 21, Pendleton:

9:05 – Flight in at Boutiques Air, pick up rental vehicle wheelchair will be ready at airport.

9:30 – Arrive at Pendleton High School Auditorium/set up

10:00 – 11:00 - Presentation in Auditorium to Pendleton SD, Umatilla SD and Ukiah SD students.

11:00 – 12:00 – Visit UAS Drone research and range (optional)

Lunch hosted by Greg Goad (TBD)

Free time/check in at hotel (Oxford Suites) and rest

5:15 – Depart for Oregon Grain Growers Distillery – Meet and Greet

6:00 – 7:30 – OGGD Informal Community Meet & Greet with informal speaking. DeMarsh dinner host.

8:00 – return to hotel.

Tuesday October 22, Baker City:

7:30 am – depart for Baker City

10:00 am arrive Baker HS and set up 

10:30-11:30 Speaking Presentation to Baker SD

11:45 – depart for Keating School

12:15 – Lunch hosted at Keating School

1:00 – 2:00 –Presentation at Keating School

2:15 – rest of day – open for visit to Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and Dinner on own.

5:00 – Check in at LaGrande Hotel Best Western Rama Inn 

Wednesday October 23, La Grande:

Morning open in LaGrande

11- 1:30 – open – lunch Chief Science officer  LaGrande High School

1:50 – 2:20 – Meet/set-up at LaGrande HS

2:20 – 3:10 – Student Presentation LaGrande HS Students

3:30 – 5:30 – Return to hotel/ rest/ dinner on own (refreshments only at EOU event)

6:00 – 7:00 – EOU Evening presentation :  Huber Building One University Blvd, La Grande, OR 97850

9:00 – return to hotel/ rest

Thursday, October 24, Enterprise:

Depart La Grande  7:00 AM 1.5 hour drive  Do to illness we have canceled this event. We are sorry for this unfortunate circumstance.

8:54-9:50 a.m.

EES 6th Grade (35)

WES 6th Grade (13)

10:09-11:05

EHS 9th Grade (30)

JCS HS and 8th grade (33)

11:09 - 12:05

EHS Chemistry (35)

Alt School (15)

Lunch Break

1:40-2:37

EHS Jr High (60)

Evening  7:00PM

Joseph Center for the Arts & Culture

403 N. Main St. 7:00PM

Friday, October 25, Enterprise to Pendleton Fly Out  -

8:30 am – Depart for Pendleton

10:45 PM – return rental and check in

12:00 – Flight return Boutique Air to Portland

Saturday October 26 

OMSI An evening with Astronaut Story Musgrave 5:00PM

1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon

Monday October 28

St. Paul High School 9:30-11:40AM

Lunch

Woodburn High School 12:50PM - 2:50PM

Tuesday October 29

9:00AM to 12:00PM Delphian School Sheridan

1:30PM to 4:00 PM Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum

Continued History Program with McMinnville High School.

October 30

The Guy's 6:45 AM Salem

8:45 AM Stayton High School

Scio High School 10:00AM 

6:00 PM to 7:00PM Santiam Memorial Hospital

Brews with the crew Snow Peak Brewery Stayton Oregon Sponsored by Western Beverage and 10 Barrel Beer

8:00PM -?

Thursday October 31

Perrydale school

Looking Glass Inn Lincoln City

November 1

Lincoln City Taft High 9:00AM to 11:15

Shilo Inn Airport

Rural Schools Educational Initiative 2018 Schedule Completed awards delivered.

We would like to thank all those who made this program a success.  We are proud to announce that Norman Chaffee has awarded 3 high schools

that participated in our 2018 Rural Schools Initiative a 3 foot Saturn V Lego's Rocket Kit.  The schools are Bandon High School, Henley High School Klamath Falls, and Stayton High School.

JPLMuseum's Rural Schools Education Initiative is finished scheduling Norman Chaffee to speak at local rural high schools for 2018

Tentative Travel Agenda

October 6

Wolfgang's Taphouse

134 W. Washington Street Stayton, Oregon 97383

10 Barrel Take over fundraiser for JPLMuseum.org

4:00 PM to close

2018 Rural Schools Educational Iniatitive Sponsors

Donate Directly to our Square Account JPLMuseum.org reduces our fees Please donate either directly to our Square Account JPLMuseum.org (which reduces our fundraising costs) or to our crowd funding sites, to help preserve these historical artifacts and documents and support our educational outreach programs.

We are bringing NASA Engineer Jim McBarron II to Oregon, October 20 to November 1, 2019. Tenative schedule is to start in Pendleton at the Unmanned Arial Systems (UAS) Mission Control facillity. The week of October 28 we will be in the Willamette Valley visiting rural schools. See schdule below.
James.Loftus@JPLMuseum.org