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Bob Barboza is an educator, STEM journalist, software designer and founder of The Occupy Mars Learning Adventures and the Barboza Design and Space Centers. He leads a team of scientists, engineers and STEAM++ educators. They are training students to become Jr. astronauts, scientists and engineers. His team provides internships and workshops in STEAM++ and the integration of Common Core State Standards and Next Generations Science Standards. Contact information: Bob.Barboza@Gmail.com

Written by Kids Talk RadioAugust 21, 2017

Watching A Solar Eclipse with the new Dean of Natural Science and Mathematics at California State University, Long Beach

I had the privilege of watching the solar eclipse with Dr. Curtis Bennett who just happens to be the new dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at California State University, Long Beach. Here are some photos of our special solar eclipse watching party. We had lots of fun talking and experimenting with […]

Written by Kids Talk RadioAugust 2, 2017

How to Write for the Occupy Mars Learning Adventures: College Level Biology Program

Our Occupy Mars Tiger Team has been invited to write a professional paper on how we plan on growing food faster on the planet Mars. Who wants the assignment? http://www.KidsTalkRadioScience.com http://www.OccupyMars.WordPress.com Author Instructions Plant Direct is a sound science journal for the plant sciences that give prompt and equal consideration to papers reporting work dealing […]

Written by Kids Talk RadioAugust 1, 2017

My First Solar Eclipse Coming This August

How is the sun completely blocked in an eclipse? In this picture of a solar eclipse, the moon is beginning to move from in front of the sun. Credit: NASA During a total solar eclipse, the moon passes between Earth and the sun. This completely blocks out the sun’s light. However, the moon is about […]

Written by Kids Talk RadioJuly 28, 2017

Looking for Talented Science Students

Regeneron Science Talent Search 2018 The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS), a program of Society for Science & the Public (Society) is the nation’s most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors. Since 1942, first in partnership with Westinghouse, then with Intel 1998-2016, and now with Regeneron, the Society has provided a national […]

Written by Kids Talk RadioJuly 15, 2017

Antarctica in the News

Kids Talk Radio Science has covered news about Antarctica for the past ten years. We welcome your stories about Antarctica. We are studying Antarctica as if it were Mars. http://www.KidsTalkRadioAntarctica.WordPress.com Antarctic ice shelf sheds Delaware-sized iceberg The ice chunk’s release raises questions about how stable its parent ice shelf is ASHLEY YEAGER JUL 12, […]

Written by Kids Talk RadioJuly 12, 2017

Studying Science on Mars

High school students are prototyping Mars rovers to simulate the six science discovery made by the Curiosity Mars Rover. Students are trained to work on simulated “Tiger Teams” to support NASA. www.BarbozaSpaceCenter.com Curiosity Rover Results: First Curiosity Drilling Sample in the Scoop #1 A Suitable Home for Life: The Curiosity rover finds that ancient Mars […]

Written by Kids Talk RadioJuly 11, 2017

Astronaut Requirements

June 21, 2017 Astronaut Requirements During their careers, the next generation of astronauts may fly on any of four different U.S. spacecraft: the International Space Station, two NASA Commercial Crew Program spacecraft currently in development by U.S. companies, and NASA’s Orion deep-space exploration vehicle. What does it take to be an astronaut? In 2016, NASA […]