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Sun-Earth Day Presents: Ancient Observatories, Timeless Knowledge

Ask an Expert

Here is your opportunity communicate with two of our Sun-Earth Day experts on Education and Science. Both have had extensive experience with NASA's Education and Public Outreach programs in the Formal and Informal communities. Your questions, comments and ideas are welcome!

Dr. Sten Odenwald is an astronomer and award-winning author of popular books and articles on astronomy and space science. He is the DIrector of the NASA, IMAGE satellite education program, and collaborates with the NASA, SECEF program to help teachers understand space science and its human impacts. His 'Astronomy Cafe' website has been online for over 9 years, and contains over 3000 FAQs about astronomy, along with other unique astronomy resources.

Elaine Lewis is the Curriculum Development Specialist of the Sun-Earth Connection Education Forum team. Her undergraduate degree is in American Studies and Elementary Education with an additional emphasis in science. She has two MAs in Curriculum Development and in Administration and Supervision. She has coordinated programs such as the NASA Educational Workshop, GLOBE, and the JASON Project. In 2000 she became a team member of the SECEF at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

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