Space History for Future Astronauts and Engineers
The history of space exploration is filled with ingenuity and inspiration. This class sparks interest in science, engineering and adventure by tracing that history and then letting students put their new knowledge to work as they plan their own space mission.
Students will learn about NASA’s beginnings and follow the stories of trailblazing astronauts, including Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. They will look at how technologies developed for the space program have transformed our lives on Earth. The class will also survey conditions on other planets and look ahead to future missions. Students will apply what they have learned as they create a model of a habitat to support human life on Mars and plan a mission to transport their habitat to the Red Planet.
What You Will Learn
Learn about the history of space exploration and space technology, and then design a Mars habitat.
- Trace the history of NASA, from the early space race to the present day.
- Learn the stories of trailblazing astronauts, both past and current.
- Survey technologies used and created by NASA.
- Look ahead to emerging technologies that will change the nature of space exploration.
- Gain an understanding of the conditions on different planets and the challenges humans face in exploring those planets.
- Come up with a plan for a Mars habitat and build a model.
- Write a report laying out your plan to transport the habitat to Mars.
Return to the Sally Ride Science Junior Academy website here.
Note: In response to COVID-19 health guidelines, we have restructured our in-person Junior Academy workshops as online courses. Contact us at srs@ucsd.edu if you have questions.
Course Number: HIST-90004
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)
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7/12/2021 - 7/16/2021
$175
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Ballo, Phillip, MA History
MLIS
Phil Ballo is a library professional with significant involvement in maker technology. He holds master's degrees in history and in library and information sciences. Before his current career as an instructor, he worked as a freelancer using open-source software to do basic web development, graphic design, computer tech, video editing, development (Python scripts) and whatever else ended up on his plate. In addition to his freelance work, Phil has presented at the American Library Association conference multiple times. He has written several articles and book chapters on technology. Phil resides in San Diego and is working on a game using the Godot game engine.
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POLICIES:
1st meeting mandatory.
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 7/5/2021.
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NOTE:
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
Instructor will contact students 24-hours in advance of class with Zoom information.
Students have the option of logging on to Zoom from 1-1:30pm to have office hours with the instructor.
In addition, students have the option of staying on Zoom after class ends from 3-4pm for additional support.
Please note that some courses require supplies. Supply information will be posted here by 4/15/21. We recommend you check back at this point for further details.
| DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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| 7/12/2021 | Mon | 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | |
| 7/13/2021 | Tue | 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | |
| 7/14/2021 | Wed | 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | |
| 7/15/2021 | Thu | 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | |
| 7/16/2021 | Fri | 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | |
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7/19/2021 - 7/23/2021
$175
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Ballo, Phillip, MA History
MLIS
Phil Ballo is a library professional with significant involvement in maker technology. He holds master's degrees in history and in library and information sciences. Before his current career as an instructor, he worked as a freelancer using open-source software to do basic web development, graphic design, computer tech, video editing, development (Python scripts) and whatever else ended up on his plate. In addition to his freelance work, Phil has presented at the American Library Association conference multiple times. He has written several articles and book chapters on technology. Phil resides in San Diego and is working on a game using the Godot game engine.
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POLICIES:
1st meeting mandatory.
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 7/12/2021.
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NOTE:
Grade Level: 6th-8th
Instructor will contact students 24-hours in advance of class with Zoom information.
Students have the option of logging on to Zoom from 9-9:30am to have office hours with the instructor.
In addition, students have the option of staying on Zoom after class ends from 11am-12pm for additional support.
Please note that some courses require supplies. Supply information will be posted here by 4/15/21. We recommend you check back at this point for further details.
| DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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| 7/19/2021 | Mon | 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | |
| 7/20/2021 | Tue | 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | |
| 7/21/2021 | Wed | 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | |
| 7/22/2021 | Thu | 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | |
| 7/23/2021 | Fri | 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Pre-College Programs department at 858-534-0804 or precollege@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.