ALMA Display |
1 hr |
2nd Fl ALMA Hall |
Need Post-doc/Astronomer to answer ALMA related questions. |
III |
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Ask an Astronomer |
1 hr |
Library |
Answer astronomy related questions posed by the public. (Astronaut John Grunsfeld will be at this station most of the day as well.) |
III |
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EVLA Display |
1 hr |
TBA |
Need Post-doc/Astronomer to answer EVLA related questions. |
III |
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Greeters at Evening Lecture |
1 hr |
Around Chemistry Bldg |
Greet and direct attendees from parking lots behind Chemistry Bldg to the front entrance. |
I |
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Ushers at Evening Lecture |
1 hr |
Chemistry 402 |
Collect "priority seating" tickets from Open House attendees, help guests find seats as auditorium fills up. |
I |
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CDL Display |
2 hrs |
230 |
Staff the various CDL Demonstrations |
II |
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Comet Making |
2 hrs |
Picnic table behind building |
Assist Tony Remijan with making “comets” using dry ice, dirt and other materials |
II |
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Color Saturn/Make a Radio Image |
2 hrs |
Auditorium |
Explain what a “radio” image is how and how it is achieved while helping guests to create some using printouts and crayons/markers. |
II |
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Connect the Stars/Make a Constellation |
2 hrs |
Auditorium |
Talk generally about constellations while helping children trace lines to create one on paper (simple craft). |
II |
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DSBK Activities |
2 hrs |
Backyard |
For members of the Dark Skies, Bright Kids group to sign up for the UV Light activity and Water Rockets |
II |
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Face Painting/Temporary Tattoos |
2 hrs |
3rd Floor Canteen |
Paint designs on children's faces and help apply temporary tattoos. No experience necessary. However, some artistic talent helps. |
II |
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Infrared Light Detection |
2 hrs |
Room 331 |
Explain and demonstrate infrared light detection, using the infrared camera. |
II |
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Interference Detecting |
2 hrs |
2nd Floor hallway near prize table |
Using Quiet Skies Detection Kit, distribute supplies and assist progress. |
II |
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Lifestyles of the Stars |
2 hrs |
Hallway near 209 |
Explain a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram and help guests place a star of their choice on the diagram. |
II+ |
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Make a Star Wheel |
2 hrs |
Auditorium |
Explain how a Star Wheel works and help guests create one with scissors and tape (suitable for children 8+). |
II |
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Make a Sun Dial |
2 hrs |
Auditorium |
Explain the purpose and use of a Sun Dial while helping guests to create one using scissors and tape. |
II |
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Worlds in Comparison |
2 hrs |
Room 245 |
Facilitate activity on the relative sizes of the planets in our solar system using playdoh. Need to be comfortable speaking to whole group. This is a fun activity! |
II |
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Virtual Tour of the Universe |
2 hrs |
Room 211 |
Support Brian Kent with this interactive video presentation. |
II |
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Auditorium Usher |
2 hrs |
Auditorium |
Help direct guests to activities in Auditorium and operate Auditorium elevator as needed |
I |
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EMITT |
2 hrs |
Front Lot |
Help direct guests in and out of the interference detection truck which will be parked in the front lot. |
I |
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Greeters/Information 2nd Floor |
2 hrs |
Main Entrance Foyer |
Greet visitors as they arrive and provide program to each adult and Passport to the Universe/Questionnaire to each minor. Provide location directions to activities as needed. Provide unused items to Karen Ransom to tally attendance. |
I |
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Greeters/Information 3rd Floor |
2 hrs |
3rd Floor Back Entrance |
Greet visitors as they arrive and provide program to each adult and Passport to the Universe/Questionnaire to each minor. Provide location directions to activities as needed. Provide unused items to Karen Ransom to tally attendance. |
I |
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Parking Patrol |
2 hrs |
Outside Parking Lot |
Proactively direct guests to open parking spaces around NRAO. Use walkie-talkies to coordinate with other parking patrol volunteers. |
I |
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Passport/Prize Table |
2 hrs |
2nd Floor Hallway by Elevator |
Collect completed Passport to the Universe sheets, check answers to Astronomy questionnaire and give prize. |
I |
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Refreshment Table |
2 hrs |
Foyer |
Ensure availability of and distribute snacks and drinks. |
I |
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Runners |
2 hrs |
ER |
Be available to move between activities and help out as needed. |
I |
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Amateur Astronomers |
5 hrs |
Front Drive |
CAS members |
III |
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Careers in Science Talks |
45 minutes |
245 |
Talks by scientists and engineers for minority families to consider careers in science and technology. Two will be given in Spanish. |
III |
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Room Set Up |
Friday, Nov 4 |
ER |
On Friday before Open House, help with room reconfiguration. |
II |
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CDL Set Up |
Nov 4 |
230 |
Help set up the NTC CDL displays. |
II |
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Activity Material Prep |
Prior to Nov 5 |
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Gather, organize and put together final materials for each activity. |
II |
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Publicity Committee |
Prior to Nov 5 |
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Help with publicity mailings, distribute posters, submit calendar listings online, contact schools and generally get the word out about Festival. |
I & II |
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T-shirt Order Coordinator |
Prior to Nov 5 |
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Work with Karen Ransom to collect orders and distribute t-shirts to volunteers. |
II |
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Dinner Coordinator |
Prior to Nov 5 and/or Nov 5 |
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Work with Karen Ransom to get count for dinner, contact caterer, help set up/clean up for event. |
II |
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