Remote Instrumentation & Data Visualizations Working Group

[Kathy Kraemer <>]

Hi George, 

We're in for the live broadcasts and the virtual argonaunt project.
Michigan is in too ---I'll speak for Michigan since I spoke with them this
morning.  

Kathy

On 11/12/03 12:08 PM, "George Loftus" 
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 wrote:

> 
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> I  hope this message finds you well.
> 
> I hope you will indulge me in answering this quick message to ask for a
> show of hands regarding who is interested in participating in the Jason
> Virtual Argonauts Project for this year.
> 
> I will follow up with more details in the weeks to come, and will also work
> with James Werle to have the project included on MyK20, where you will all
> be able to indicate your interest in participating.
> 
> In short, we are planning a model very similar to last year, and the Jason
> folks are selecting what the "pull out " curriculum might be for this
> year.  They are also working on lining up subject experts, hopefully some
> of the scientists and Student Argonauts from the expedition. Early plans
> are to broadcast the 1 pm (EST) show each day over Internet2.  The VAP
> video conferencing visits with experts is expected to take place in the
> first two weeks of March.
> 
> Now to the reason for my quick query.  The Jason folks will be holding a
> meeting on NOvember 18th with the Pin site coordinators around the
> country.   We would like to inform those attending the coordinators
> meeting, which states have people ( like you) who are interested in helping
> them coordinate the Jason Virtual Argonaut Project in their home state ( or
> city).   The Jason folks asked me to get a show of hands, and I told them I
> would "roundup the usual suspects" .  Then we will coordinate with the
> Jason folks to share with them those of you who are interested.  Of course
> we will have to work out all of the logistics beyond that, but felt this
> was a great opportunity to get the educators lined-up with the technical
> folks.
> 
> So, please just drop me a line ( please use the list so all can see who is
> interested) if you are interested in participating this year.
> 
> 
> 
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