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21st Century Explorer – Today’s Knowledge for Tomorrow’s Explorer / Explorador del Siglo 21, El Conocimiento de Hoy Para el Explorador de Mañana |
Charles W. Lloyd, Pharm. D.
Coming from a pharmacy background, Charles W. Lloyd, has been Assistant Professor
of Pharmacy at the University of Houston and the University of Michigan. He has
also acted as a Health Maintenance Facility Project Lead, Manger of Health Maintenance
Facility project and Deputy Manger of the Payloads Office and Biomedical Research
and Countermeasures Office at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Currently,
Charles Lloyd is a Project Manager for the Human Research Program (HRP) Non-exercise
Physiological Countermeasure (NxPCM) Project and the HRP Education and Outreach
(E&O) Project.
In his role as a the HRP NxPCM Manager, he is responsible for the integration of
six disciplines into an operationally driven research program with a clear vision
and well defined products that are consistent with human health and performance
standards and aligned with major Constellation Program milestones. The Project will
collect evidence required to quantify health risks and identify countermeasures
and technologies required to prevent or mitigate adverse outcomes from exposure
to the spaceflight environment for the following discipline areas: Bone; Cardiovascular;
Immunology, Infection and Hematology (IIH); Nutrition; Pharmacology; and Sensorimotor.
As Program Manager of the HRP E&O Project, Charles Lloyd manages and oversees the
development of human life sciences related Educational and Outreach materials, workshops,
conferences and web sites targeting K-12, higher education and the general public.
The major areas of emphasis are on all of the Human physiological disciplines, the
Spacecraft environment and Human Factors that influence the design and operation
of space flight vehicles and Medical Operations that support the health and safety
of our crew members. It is the goal of the Program to establish a comprehensive
suite of programs and supportive materials for people of all ages and walks of life
to learn about the challenges of human space exploration and the potential benefits
to life on Earth.
Jaqueline Mirielle Cortez
Jaqueline Mirielle Cortez joined NASA in 1998 as a high school student employee
working in NASA’s Human Resources Office. Since then, she has been employed with
MEI Technologies, Inc. working her way from the ground up. First as a secretary
for NASA’s Space Life Sciences Directorate then quickly promoted to Contract Specialist
and now again to her current position as a Business Specialist and Education and
Outreach Coordinator.
Jaqueline holds her dual Bachelors in both Business Management and Marketing from
the University of Houston-Clear Lake after graduating in 2004 and is currently pursuing
her advanced degree in Cross-Cultural Studies.
Jaqueline's most recent endeavor has been leading the development of a new youth
education project entitled, “21st Century Explorer/Explorador del Siglo 21”, which
targets the Hispanic community. Her bilingual skills have been a tremendous asset
in the advancement of this project. The primary goal of this project is the motivation
of young students to achieve a higher knowledge of, and a greater interest in, the
fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Her other responsibilities
include, but are not limited to tracking costs, scheduling events and coordinating
technical aspects of the Education and Outreach program in addition to being the
lead of an Education team for Wyle Laboratories, Inc.
Lisa Ann Neasbitt
Lisa Ann Neasbitt was born in south Texas and has lived in Texas all of her life.
A graduate of Texas A&M University and mother of three children, Lisa has science
curriculum and instruction experience totaling over 20 years. Lisa has been the
recipient of many local, regional, state and national science education distinctions.
These awards and honors include a National Science Foundation grant, Presidential
Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching nominee, Texas Medical Association
Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, NSTA Outstanding Science Teaching Award
nominee, Houston Chronicle Rising Stars Award, Teacher of the Year for the Walter
Davis Soil and Water Conservation District, the Angleton Independent School District,
and the Association of Retarded Citizens. Lisa was nominated by her students for
Educator Astronaut, and was an Educator Astronaut applicant.
Lisa’s previous work experience includes science teaching in Pre-K through 8th grade
science and technology; curriculum development, publication, and instruction at
the Michael Dell Children’s Museum; curriculum correlation for Harcourt Brace Publishers;
science and technology facilitator for the Brazosport ISD; and internal facilitator
for the Southwest Center for Accelerated Schools.
Lisa works at the NASA Johnson Space Center Human Research Program as an educator.
Her primary focus is educational materials development concerning the Vision for
Space Exploration, and exciting educators to encourage students to pursue careers
in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. She is the educator lead for
three elementary education projects, NASA Sports and Exploration, NASA 21st Century
Explorer Project, and the NASA Fit Explorer Project.
Sylvia Luna
Sylvia Luna was born in the small town of Roma, Texas. She grew up in Houston where
she attended school in the Fort Bend County School District. She is proud graduate
of the University of St. Thomas in Houston where she received her BA in General
Studies and a mother of one. Sylvia's experience in education began as an Educational
Assistant with the Head Start program where she taught for 2 years after receiving
her Child Development Associates with a Bilingual certification. Two years later
she moved on to work with older students (3-5 grades) in the Houston Independent
School District where she started as an educational assistant during her undergrad.
After completing her studies, she received her teaching certificate in Elementary
Education (1st-8th grade) with an additional certification for Bilingual and English
as a Second Language (ESL). She taught for 7 years in Bilingual (Developmental and
Transitional) classrooms.
Sylvia currently works at the NASA Johnson Space Center in the Human Research Program
Education and Outreach Project as a Bilingual Educator. Her primary focus is educational
material development concerning the Vision for Space Exploration, and exciting educators
to encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics.
Amanda Smith
Amanda Smith was born in Annapolis, Maryland. Following her parent’s transfer to
NASA Johnson Space Center, her family settled in Houston, Texas. Amanda attended
Texas Tech University where she graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Art in Political
Science. In 2004 she completed her Master’s degree in Public Administration with
an emphasis in Policy Analysis, also from Texas Tech University. While attending
graduate school, Amanda taught government at Lubbock Christian University, where
she developed an interest in education.
Following graduation, Amanda chose to resume her role as an educator at San Jacinto
College, where she continues to teach government. Amanda was previously a Grants
Development and Management Project Coordinator for the Aerospace and Biotechnology
Academy at NASA Johnson Space Center. Amanda continues to work for NASA Johnson
Space Center in the Human Research Program Education and Outreach Project as the
Educational Administrator. In her role, she assumes responsibility for determining
funding opportunities and developing and managing grants to enhance program activities.
Amanda hopes to pursue her doctorate in Educational Leadership in the fall of 2008.
Michael Baker (Captain, USN, RET.)
Michael Baker is the International Space Station Program Manager for International
and Crew Operations at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Mr. Baker
was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but considers Lemoore, California, to be his hometown.
He graduated from Lemoore Union High School, Lemoore, California, in 1971 and received
a bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas
in 1975.
NASA Experience: Mr. Baker was selected by NASA in June 1985 and became an astronaut
in July 1986 upon completion of a one-year training and evaluation program.
Following the Challenger accident, from January 1986 to December 1987, Baker was
assigned as a member of the team that was pursuing redesign, modification and improvements
to the Shuttle Landing and Deceleration Systems, including nosewheel steering, brakes,
tires, and drag chute, in an effort to provide greater safety margins during landing
and rollout. He was then assigned to the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory
(SAIL), where he was involved in the checkout and verification of the computer software
and hardware interfaces for STS-26 (the return-to-flight mission) and subsequent
flights.
A veteran of four space flights, Baker has logged 965 hours in space. He served
as pilot on STS-43 (August 2-11, 1991) and STS-52 (October 22 to November 1, 1992),
and was the mission commander on STS-68 (September 30 to October 11, 1994) and STS-81
(January 12-22, 1997).
Awards: Awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, 2 Defense Meritorious Service
Medals, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Legion of Merit, the Navy Unit Commendation,
3 Meritorious Unit Commendations, the Battle "E" Award, NASA Distinguished Service
Medal, NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, 4 NASA
Space Flight Medals, 3 Navy Expeditionary Medals, the National Defense Medal, 2
Sea Service Awards, and the Overseas Service Award. Named 1993 Outstanding University
of Texas Alumni.
For additional information about Michael Baker, please visit his
biography page at NASA.
For more information contact symposia@nsta.org
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