Starting Monday, May 2nd

Education Technology: Preparing Students and Parents for the Digital Age
This broadcast will explore questions such as: How can advanced technology be integrated into the curriculum to help students prepare for the digital age? How can parents stay involved in their child’s education through the use of technology? How does technology shape student perceptions about school, home and the world? How does this impact their learning? What resources are available to help kids use computers and the Internet safely and responsibly?

Rebroadcast:
Mon., May 9th, 6:29-7:29pm
Thurs., May 12th, 6:29-7:29pm
Mon., May 16th, 6:30-7:30pm
Thurs., May 19th, 6:30-7:30pm
Mon., May 30th, 7:00-8:00pm

Tech Ed 2002

Speech by Greg Papadopoulos
Thurs., May 5th, 6:30-7:01pm

Speeches by Robert Muller & David Cavallo
Thurs., May 5th, 7:01-8:00pm
Mon., May 23rd, 6:00-7:00pm
Thurs., May 26th, 6:30-7:30pm
Mon., May 30th, 6:00-7:00pm

7:59-9:00pm

Destination Tomorrow
This 13-part series is designed for educators, parents and lifelong learners by NASA Langley's Office of Education. This educational, informative program builds on the premise that much of NASA's aeronautical research focuses on creating today's knowledge to solve tomorrow's problems.

Program #1
In this program, we see how Synthetic Vision is helping pilots fly with zero visibility. Understand how an airplane flies, and in the "Tech Watch" segment, viewers gain insight into the new fetal heart monitor technology. And take a look back at how lunar-orbit rendezvous allowed man to safely get to the moon.
Thurs., May 19th, 7:30-8:00pm

Program #2
Take a look "Behind the Scenes" and see how the Icing Research Tunnel at NASA Glenn is helping to save lives; in the "Tech Watch" segment, viewers gain insight into the Periodontal Probe that is making pain free dentistry a reality; viewers meet Richard Whitcomb, inventor of the "Area Rule" concept as part of the "Retrospective" segment; viewers see how NASA researchers are designing planes to fly more like birds in "On the Runway" segment; and viewers find out how sensors work on the "How it Works" segment.
Thurs., May 19th, 8:00-8:30pm

Program #3
Go "Behind the Scenes" at NASA Glenn and see how the 2.2 second Drop Tower is helping researchers learn about microgravity here on Earth. Gain insight into a new treatment option developed at NASA for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Meet Dale Reed, champion of the "Lifting Body Program" as part of the "Retrospective" segment. See how NASA researchers are helping reduce air traffic delays in the "On the Runway" segment; and viewers find out how helicopters work on the "How it Works" segment.
Thurs., May 19th, 8:30-9:00pm

Program #4
Go "Behind the Scenes" and see how the Hyper-X program is developing new hypersonic vehicles that might one day take you into space. See how composite materials are revolutionizing aircraft technology in “Tech Watch”. Meet Francis Rogallo, inventor of the modern hang glider as part of the "Retrospective" segment and see how NASA researchers test aircraft and Space Shuttle tires in the "On the Runway" segment. Plus find out how wind tunnels work.
Mon., May 23rd, 7:00-7:30pm

Program #5
Go "Behind the Scenes" and see how NASA researchers crash test aircraft to make flying safer. “Tech Watch” shows us that treating head trauma has become easier with a new Intra-Cranial Pressure Monitor developed at NASA. Meet John V. Becker, X-15 researcher in the "Retrospective" segment and see how NASA is designing the revolutionary Blended-Wing Body aircraft in the "On the Runway" segment. Plus find out how a jet engine works on the "How it Works" segment.
Mon., May 23rd, 7:30-8:00pm

Program #6
Go "Behind the Scenes" and travel to the Red Planet aboard the new Mars Rover. "Tech Watch" introduces us to a new Child Presence Sensor which will give parents a second set of eyes to watch their children. Meet Maxime Faget, Mercury Spacecraft designer in the "Retrospective" segment and see how NASA is designing Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the "On the Runway" segment. Plus find out how a flight simulator works on the "How it Works" segment.
Mon., May 23rd, 8:00-8:30pm

Program #7
A new satellite developed by NASA called GIFTS or Geostationary Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer will revolutionize weather forecasting. The VAD or Ventricular Assist Devise was NASAís invention of the year. This ingenious invention will prolong people's lives stricken with heart disease.  Destination Tomorrow also investigates new technologies derived from flight simulators and current airplane data that will help pilots fly safer. Johnny Alonso finds himself in a 3D environment designed to help astronauts work more efficiently on board the International Space Station.
Mon., May 23rd, 8:30-9:00pm

Program #9
A revolutionary technology developed by NASA is being used to detect cancer instantly, leading to a more accurate diagnosis of this disease. In an effort to quiet our skies, NASA has a new program aimed at reducing noise generated by aircraft. A record setting, unmanned aircraft called the Helios is changing the way scientists conduct Earth and atmospheric science missions. State of the art space suits give astronauts a place to live and work in outer space. DT looks back at the Gemini program.
Mon., May 9th, 7:29-7:58pm

Program #11
NASA researchers are developing Solar Sails for deep space exploration. Our nations Charters of Freedom were slowly deteriorating until NASA researchers stepped in to repair the damage. Destination Tomorrow looks at how the next generation of reusable launch vehicles are being developed.  Retrospective looks back at the NASA 20 foot free flight spin tunnel. Research performed at this tunnel would have a direct impact on virtually every American fighter aircraft from World War 2 through today. And Johnny Alonso finds out exactly how GPS works.
Mon., May 9th, 7:58-8:26pm
Mon., May 30th, 8:00-8:27pm

Program #12
A special edition of Destination Tomorrow looks back at the first century of powered flight. See how two relatively unknown bicycle makers from Dayton, Ohio beat many of the world's foremost thinkers to become the inventors of the airplane. Correspondent Jennifer Pulley speaks to researchers who are working on new designs that could change air travel.   New aircraft shapes, cleaner burning fuels, and new materials could be the first steps in the next revolution of aircraft design.
Mon., May 9th, 8:26-9:00pm
Thurs., May 12th, 7:30-8:00pm
Mon., May 30th, 8:27-8:57pm

Program #13
A new type of rover called the Mars tumbleweed is being developed by NASA. This wind driven rover might provide a better understanding of the Martian Surface. Plus we investigate a new robot that will help astronauts in space. Called the Personal Satellite Assistant or PSA, this ingenious robot will move freely in its environment with the help of reduced gravity. And Johnny Alonso finds out how telescopes work.
Thurs., May 12th, 8:00-8:30pm

Program #14
After years of research and development, the Mars Exploration Rovers have landed and are conducting experiments on the Martian surface; we'll get an update on this amazing achievement. We also reported on new type of catalytic converter that could potentially eliminate pollution in automobiles. Since then this technology has been applied in creative ways. And video games are now assisting doctors in treating ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; we follow up on this stimulating new technology.
Mon., May 2nd, 7:59-8:29pm
Thurs., May 12th, 8:30-9:00pm

Program #15
Destination Tomorrow looks at one of Saturn’s most fascinating moons called Titan. Learn about how this moon that has one of the best chances for life to exist in its hazy, thick atmosphere.  NASA is working on a unique technique called Aerobraking to slow spacecraft into orbit around distant planets. And Johnny Alonso finds out how advanced materials including Kevlar can stop a bullet in its tracks.
Mon., May 2nd, 8:29-9:00pm
Mon., May 16th, 7:30-8:00pm
Thurs., May 26th, 7:30-8:00pm

Program #16
On part one of this two part edition of Destination Tomorrow we take a look at Food Technology and how it is used by NASA. We'll find out about packaging and processing food for short and long duration space flights.  And we'll see what types of foods astronauts are enjoying in space.
Thurs., May 5th, 8:00-8:28pm
Mon., May 16th, 8:00-8:30pm
Thurs., May 26th, 8:00-8:30pm

Program #17
On part two of this special two part Destination Tomorrow we take a look at Food Technology and how it is used by NASA. We will see what the future holds for food technology for longer duration missions to planets like Mars.  Plus, Johnny Alonso speaks with Astronaut Mike Foale to find out what it is like to live and eat in space.
Thurs., May 5th, 8:28-8:57pm
Mon., May 16th, 8:30-9:00pm
Thurs., May 26th, 8:30-9:00pm

Program #19
On this episode of Destination Tomorrow we take a look at NASA's new plan for Space Exploration. We'll find out about some of the robotic missions that will lead the way for our Astronauts.  And we will talk about some of the challenges of getting to and staying on other worlds.
Thurs., May 5th, 6:01-6:30pm
Mon., May 9th, 6:00-6:29pm
Thurs., May 12th, 6:00-6:29pm
Mon., May 16th, 6:00-6:30pm
Thurs., May 19th, 6:00-6:30pm

Technology Enhanced Facilities, Part 1
This course introduces the microcomputer operating system. The student will become familiar with basic features, file and program management, disk management commands, and menus.