Invisible Mars Science On a Sphere
The Science on a Sphere program provides an effective means of communicating complex and hard-to visualize science concepts in an intuitive and captivating manner. (Courtesy NOAA)
MAVEN will use the existing national Science On a Sphere program to develop a facilitated program about Mars science. The Science On a Sphere program uses a room-sized, global display system to project planetary data onto a six-foot-diameter suspended sphere. The Sphere is used to explain complex planetary processes in a way that is simultaneously intuitive and captivating.
The MAVEN Science On a Sphere project, called Invisible Mars, will bring the science of MAVEN to the general public through Science On a Sphere installations in conjunction with the Science On a Sphere Network, the Association for Science-Technology Centers meetings, and via remote technologies. The project will also include professional development opportunities for museum practitioners.
For more information about the project, or if you are a museum-based staff member seeking to add your name to our professional development distribution list, please email epomail@lasp.colorado.edu with “Invisible Mars inquiry” in the subject line.
Professional Development Opportunity
Kennedy Space Center, Florida (map)
November 15-16, 2013
Join the MAVEN Education and Public Outreach Team, scientists, and engineers for a professional development training on how you can use Invisible Mars in your venue.
To apply, please visit: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MAVENSOS
Download a training flyer (PDF 225KB)
