Audience
Educators, Students
Grade Levels
Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12, Informal Education
Subject
Careers, Space Science, Astronomy
Type
Lesson Plans / Activities, Videos
NASA Role Model: Kartik Sheth
NASA Center: Headquarters
Topic: Astrophysics and the Webb Telescope
Original Air Date: May 4, 2021
Join astrophysicist Dr. Kartik Sheth as he discusses his journey to NASA and his important work on projects such as the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), the Spitzer Telescope and the Webb Telescope. His research is aimed at understanding the formation and evolution of galaxies and coevolution of galaxies and black holes. Join us in this engaging conversation.
STEM Short Activity: Exploring the Cosmos with Supercomputers
Objective: Compare the size and accuracy of computer models of two images created by a supercomputer calculation of the distant universe.
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Materials Needed: Ruler and worksheet
Difficulty: Moderate
Next Generation Science Standards: HS-PS1-8, HS-PS3-5, HS-ESS1-4
“NASA STEM Stars” is a webchat series. Each chat introduces a science, technology, engineering or math career, addresses a STEM topic and highlights a NASA mission. The chat includes a STEM activity that students can do at home. After the interviews, experts answer students’ questions.