Posts Tagged ‘SCIENCE’
Smith Pitches Science Camp Plan To Pocahontas Board of Ed
Green Bank science teacher Anne Smith lays the groundwork for a science camp for all Pocahontas County 5th graders.
Read MoreGreen Bank Elementary/Middle School Hosts Math And Science Camp In June
At least 60 Green Bank area students will attend a free Math and Science Camp later this month.
Read MoreGreen Bank Students Show Off Science Smarts
Green Bank Elementary and Middle School students get to demonstrate their scientific know-how at the NRAO in Green Bank.
Read MoreNational Youth Science Camp
US & International Science Students Learn at Camp Thornwood
Read MoreNational Science Foundation considers changes at NRAO
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Green Bank turns 50 years old this year. In fact, November 17th, 50 years ago, is when the contract was signed that got the whole thing started. Coinciding with this anniversary, though, the National Science Foundation, which operates the NRAO has released a new report evaluating the cost-efficiency of several of its sites, including Green Bank. Site Director Richard Prestage talked with us about what it means.
Read MoreYouth Science Camp delegates study radio astronomy in Green Bank
A small group of delegates to the National Youth Science Camp, going on right now in Pocahontas County, spent their Saturday night camped out at the 40-foot telescope at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank. Sunday morning, operating on zero to three hours sleep, these dedicated 18-year-olds used their observations to come up with a theory about the rotation of our galaxy.
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