Guest Speakers

Tornado Talk 

Interview by Sarah Jackson and Rylee Martyn

Matt Heverly Interview

NASA Aerospace Engineer Roberto Carlino discusses his current missions with students at the North Medford High School Planetarium.

 

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Jan. 15th, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xy0Pf95qI0&t=3854s

Presented with

Rachel Smullen, Shane Bechtel, and Matt Hoeper

May 19th, 2021

Southern Oregon Skywatchers - Mars Madness

Presented with

Ashwin Vasavada and Matt Heverly

Jan. 20th, 2021

Southern Oregon Skywatchers - The Space Perspective

Presented with the Founders and Co-CEO of “The Space Perspective”

Jane Poynter and Taber MacCallum

Nov. 18th, 2020

Dan Jacobs talks to students from North Medford HS, Phoenix HS, McGloughlin and Ashland Middle School 4/11/2019

Dan Jacobs is the communaction director for the International Space Station.

Medford Mail Tribune Article obout the Cinespace Movie Project :  News article

On Nov. 29th at the Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland Mr. Black heard a lecture by Neil De Grasse Tyson Titled, "The Cosmic Perspective". Afterwards Mr. and Mrs. Black met Dr. Tyson where he wore a NMHS Black Tornado hat and talked about "considering" coming to Medford to give a guest lecture :-)  At the lecture Mr. Black saw two former NMHS students David and McKenzie Mayar and Lincoln Elem. student Brady.

NMHS Student Video of Norm's first presentation in the Planetarium 10/24/18 : 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86mPUOdpkOE&feature=youtu.be

Dr. Chaffee’s 38 year career at NASA had him working on the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Space Shuttle, and the International Space Station. In 1987, Dr. Chaffee was named NASA Engineer of the Year. 

https://kobi5.com/news/top-stories/nasa-living-legend-visits-students-tells-stories-of-space-88331/ KOBI 5

http://mailtribune.com/news/top-stories/memories-of-the-moon Mail Tribune Article

https://ktvl.com/news/local/nasa-engineer-at-north-medford-high-school-planetarium  KTVL 10 Norm Chaffee 

Dr. Wu visited all Astronomy Classes in May of 2018. Dr Wu modelled how researchers solve problems through experimentation, data collection and analysis, and forming conclusions based on verifiable and repeatable results.

2016 NMHS Graduate, Shane Bechtel, talked to current astronomy students about space science research possibilities at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. Shane currently works at the Marston Planetarium and discussed opportunities to work on NASA’s Psyche Mission that is being designed at ASU.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aExTQGcIGKo

Raphael Graul: Click for Interview with KDRV Channel 12. Raphael talked with local astronomy students about their future in space.

Biography of Raphael Grau

Almost a Teacher in Space : Steve Boyarsky

http://www.mailtribune.com/news/20180103/boyarsky-recalls-bid-for-ill-fated-challenger-trip

Robert Scheppler - McDonald Observatory

Dr Robert Scheppler talks about his time working for the McDonald Observatory in Fort davis Texas and the 107 in. Telescope at the McDonald Observatory.

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Walking in the Air

Video Provided by Carlos Fontantot, Imagery Manager for the International Space Station, NASA.

Author: NASA / Internation Space Station   
Length: 3 Minutes 54 Seconds 

Carlos Fontanot ISS Image Expert Planetarium

http://www.mailtribune.com/news/20160408/international-space-station-imagery-manager-visits-north-medford-high-school 

"Walking in the Air" Images from the International Space Station set to music :    

Taber MacCallum CEO World View Experience

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6d6P533Ggg

http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20131117/NEWS/311170326/0/SEARCH

http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20131115/NEWS/311150321/0/SEARCH

Richard Pugh Meteorite Expert and Astronomy Professor at Portland State University  

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Terry Z. Martin

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Dr. Terry Martin of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory 

Footage from the "Cassini Talk" on November 15th, 2017

Terry Martin is a retired Jet Propulsion Lab Scientist of Pasadena, California.