SOFIA

Kim Abegglen and Anna-Melissa Lyons from Hockinson Middle School, Vancouver, Washington, Robert Black from North Medford High School and Dave Bloomsness from the Southern Oregon Skywatchers, Medford, Oregon, flew on board NASA's Stratospheric observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) in May 2014. The educators observed SOFIA scientists studying star forming regions and a unique stellar merger during the flight. Follow along as they see infrared astronomy in action. In 2014, 12 two-person teams were competitively selected for SOFIA's Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program, representing teachers from 10 states. After their flight opportunities, Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors will take what they learn back to their classrooms and into their communities to promote science literacy.