For Immediate Release [April 9, 2018]
JOIN NASA FOR THE INSIGHT 2018 LAUNCH AT CHADRON PUBLIC LIBRARY
WHAT: Don’t miss a fascinating planetary geology event! Chadron Public Library will be celebrating the upcoming Insight Mission to Mars launch. Dr. Mike Leite, Geosciences professor at Chadron State College, will talk about upcoming Mars missions and how student research is contributing to NASA planetary science and exploration. There will be some fun hands on activities including making edible models of planets and examining rocks similar to ones scientists expect to find on Mars. All ages are welcome, and space is limited.
WHEN: The event will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (with extra time for questions) on April 24, 2018
WHERE: Chadron Public Library (downstairs)
WHY: Chadron Public Library is one of 75 public libraries selected to be part of the NASA@ My Library initiative to engage public audiences nationwide in informal and lifelong learning with the excitement of NASA exploration and discovery. As a NASA@ My Library Partner, Chadron Public Library is offering free programs and activities for various age groups that explore NASA science and technology. The programs will be held between May 2017 and October 2018. More information about upcoming events will be available at www.chadronpubliclibrary.com and on the library’s Facebook page.
WHO: NASA@ My Library is led by the National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) at the Space Science Institute (SSI) in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office, the Pacific Science Center, Cornerstones of Science, and the Education Development Center. Funding comes from NASA’s Science Mission Directorate via cooperative agreement No. NNX16AE30A. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed by NASA@ My Library do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
CONTACT: Rossella Tesch or Susan Rolfsmeier, 308-432-0531
