NASA Next Gen STEM: Making Data Driven Decisions

How does NASA decide where to explore? Using real NASA data, participants assume the roles of planetary scientists to prioritize mission criteria and analyze different geologic features on the surface of Mars in order to choose the best landing site.

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UNI ScholarWorks (University of Northern Iowa)
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2025-04-04
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Planetary Science and Exploration
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NASA Next Gen STEM: Making Data Driven Decisions

UNI ScholarWorks (University of Northern Iowa)
Planetary Science and Exploration
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NASA Next Gen STEM: Making Data Driven Decisions

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Abstract

How does NASA decide where to explore? Using real NASA data, participants assume the roles of planetary scientists to prioritize mission criteria and analyze different geologic features on the surface of Mars in order to choose the best landing site.

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