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Mars Student Imaging Project

Join MSIP to engage students in authentic Mars imaging research, from proposal to analysis, empowering young minds in STEM. MSIP: Bringing Mars to the Classroom!

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Mars Student Imaging Project

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  1. Mars Student Imaging Project NASA SPACE GRANT INTERNSHIP Fall 2007 - Spring 2008

  2. Mars Student Imaging Project • MSIP began in February 2002, under the initiative of Paige Valderrama Graff, Brian Grigsby and Phil Christensen at ASU. • In the six years since its inception, several hundred students have utilized MSIP instruments and resources, either on-site or through the Distance Learning component of the program. • Goal:To engage students between the levels of fifth grade and early college in an “authentic research STEM-based experience,” and to allow “students to be direct participants in the scientific process. Source: P. Valderrama Graff, B. Grigsby, W. Taylor, P.R. Christensen, et. al

  3. Mars Student Imaging Project • Each MSIP Team follows the same process as Mars mission scientists: • Define an essential scientific question and write a proposal (subject to review and approval by ASU staff) • Target an image using the Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) camera • Analyze their selected image or images • Write up and potentially post their findings and results on the MSIP website Source: P. Valderrama Graff, B. Grigsby, W. Taylor, P.R. Christensen, et. al

  4. Mars Student Imaging Project V26358019 Context Image Mola Image Source: Mars Student Imaging Project at Arizona State University

  5. Mars Student Imaging Project Source: Mars Student Imaging Project at Arizona State University

  6. Mars Student Imaging Project • Bringing Mars to the Classroom • Beta testing from September 2006 - December 2006 • 805 students and 79 teachers participated in hour-long distance learning events with an audience of 216 students and 18 teachers • Total of 228 students and 12 teachers have utilized MSIP Distance Learning archive format • 7 elementary teams, 23 middle school teams and 14 high school teams Source: P. Valderrama Graff, B. Grigsby, W. Taylor, P.R. Christensen, et. al

  7. Mars Student Imaging Project • The Benefits • THEMIS does all the work! • Greater understanding of Mars • Opportunities for similar study on other planets • Encourage and stimulate the minds of young students who might otherwise have lackluster experiences within the science field • Prepare the students of today with scientific insight towards the future • Work with dedicated, hard-working staff

  8. Other Ongoing Projects • Virtual Tours: • Moeur Building • MSIP Program • LROC Facility • NASA Space Grant Interns

  9. Many Thanks To:Dr. Wendy TaylorBrian GrigsbyMeg HufforDPaige Valderrama GraffCandace JacksonDanielle Pies

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