Director: Anne Rothstein |
Vol. X1, Issue 1 July 6, 2001 |
NASA/MASTER
We're Back!
The newly redesigned NASA/MASTER Program began its tenth summer on July 2nd. Eighty students are engaged in activities which will promote their scientific and technological knowledge.
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| Why is Mr. Chessler so serious or is he doing a Steven Segal, the action hero, imitation? |
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| MASTERITES observed the rockets |
Mr. Chessler’s group is engaged in research using technology as a tool. Mr. Byrne’s class
is learning how lasers and fiber optics work. Mr. Ginter’s class is designing solar cars. Ms. Rivas’ class is dissecting rats and learning the methodology of forensic scientists.
Ms. McCabe welcomed the students at the July 2nd orientation and congratulated them on their commitment to their education. She told the students that they are "very special" in that they recognize that learning does not stop in the summer.
The tenth annual Academic Olympics will kick off on Friday, July 6th in Room B-08. This year’s competition will see the introduction of a "buzzer" system to register an answer. MASTERITES have spent this week preparing for their first competition in the following ways:
It is important that all MASTERITES come in the correct attire, "Gray T-Shirts", ready to do academic combat. It is hoped that each group takes time each day to prepare for this exciting competition.
Ms. McCabe wishes everybody Good Luck! -- There are NO LOSERS IN MASTER!
Our teams this year are as follows:
Group A |
Amazing A’s |
Ms. Rivas |
Group B |
Dynasty |
Mr. Chessler |
Group C |
Ruff Ryders |
Mr. Ginter |
Group D |
Chicken Fajitas |
Mr. Byrne |
Many students wondered aloud at the meaning of Group D’s name, "Chicken Fajitas." It must have a hidden meaning. Should the other groups be wary?
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Luis Rohena |
Some of you might remember Luis Rohena who is working with Ms. McCabe from D. W. Clinton’s Macy Program. He graduated from D. W. Clinton High School in June 2000 and attended the NASA MASTER Program for 4 years. Luis, who now attends Columbia University, has just completed his freshman year. He’s double majoring in Biochemistry and Statistics. We are very proud of Luis who made the Dean’s List both semesters with an overall average of 3.86 at a major Ivy League University.
Congratulations and Welcome Back!
• In Yanna, China, caves are considered to be middle-class housing. They are cool in the summer, warm in the winter, well ventilated, brightly painted and well furnished.
If you attend Yanna University - you can stay in a cave - student dormitory.
Source: New York Times, July 5, 2001, pg. F78.
• Do you think that your e-mail is removed from your computer when you press the "delete" button? Well, think again. The message is just removed from your visible list of files. Special software is required to really "delete" your e-mail. So, be careful what you write and send.
Source: New York Times, July 5, 2001, pg. G9.
"NASA DAILY" Posts Winner
The time is 10:00 a.m. All activity in every NASA/MASTER classroom ceases. Papers are distributed. Students take pens in hand. The signal is given. The competition has begun in which students are to answer selected questions from the SAT, Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). In order to win, students must answer the most questions correctly in the shortest amount of time. In addition teams are awarded points at the Academic Olympics for every "NASA Daily" winner during the week.
Papers are collected. NASA/MASTER teachers review test items. Moans and groans and yeahs echo through the classroom.
Tomorrow there will be more winners! This week’s winner is: Melissa Morales
• A copy of your Social Security card must be submitted in order to receive a stipend.
• Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 8:30 daily. Please join us!
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Last Updated July 19, 2001 by Roz Krakowsky
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