1. Scigirls in space! Spring 2019 Caitlin Nolby and Marissa Saad
North Dakota Space Grant Consortium

2. Activity one – while you’re waiting…
Your Mission:
Draw a scientist.
Write your name on the back of the paper.

3. today Draw a Scientist Introduction Activity Program Goals
Expectations
Spacecraft Simulators
Any suggestions for next time!

4. Introduce yourselves! Let’s get to know each other!
On index cards, write down:
Name (or nickname/name you use)
Favorite movie or book
Favorite food
Why did you choose to sign up for this program? OR What are you hoping to learn or do?

5. Meet the space grant team!
Director of Space Grant, Jim Casler
Deputy Director, Caitlin Nolby
Coordinator, Marissa Saad

6. Program goals
Work together in teams as NASA scientists and engineers on a different challenge in each session.
Develop questions for astronauts on board the International Space Station.
Participate in a downlink with the ISS with astronaut(s) Anne McClain and Christina Hammock Koch.
Interact with real female space scientists and engineers!
Respect & Communication
Have fun!

7. spacecraft simulators
Science Journals
Vertical Takeoff:
Mission: Dock with the ISS
Four Roles: Commander, Flight Engineer, Mission Specialist, Mission Control
Horizontal Takeoff:
Mission: Test experimental aircraft
Two Roles: Pilot, Mission Control

8. Ideas for next time? You don’t have to answer all of the questions 
Anything you would like to change?
Suggestions for snacks?
Favorite part of the day?
Least favorite part of the day?

9. You have completed Orientation Day! Welcome to NASA!
Congratulations!
You have completed Orientation Day! Welcome to NASA!