Cascades: Programming in Rocketry Science

Outreach programming related to rocket investigations of auroral phenomena This project provided outreach activities for the Cascades research project of the Lynch Rocket Lab including teacher professional development (grades K-8), family activities, and development of a prototype exhibit. Kristina Lynch Greg DeFrancis Bob Raiselis Project Principals: Scientific P.I.: Kristina Lynch Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Dartmouth College Kristina.A.Lynch@Dartmouth.edu Exhibit Design: Bob Raiselis Department of Exhibits, Montshire Museum of Science Bob.Raiselis@montshire.org Educational Programming: Greg DeFrancis Director of Education, Montshire Museum of Science greg.defrancis@montshire.org Project dates: 10/1/03 - 9/30/05 Project funding: Source: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Grant Recipient: Kristina Lynch/Dartmouth College Project budget: $45,000 For project information, contact any of the project principals. Lynch rocket lab launch at Poker Flat, Alaska Family Workshop K-12 Teacher professional development workshop