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ISS: A Home in Microgravity
Presents

Ecology at KSC

John Rau
Doug Scheidt
Mike Legare
Mike's Biography


Join us to talk about Ecology at the Kennedy Space Center during this month's webcast. NASA Quest Correspondent John Rau will be joined by two wildlife biologists that work at the Center. Doug Scheidt a lead for the Aquatics Program, will be happy to explain his role in monitoring the estuaries that surround the Center. Mike Legare who is a Certified Wildlife Biologist, will talk about his research of endangered species at KSC.

The following will be discussed during the webcast:

  • Aquatic- Doug Scheidt will share with you how he monitors the most diverse water system in the United States. He also checks on the overall health of the aquatic animals at the Center such as manatees, sea turtles, and other endangered aquatic species in the area.
  • Land- Mike Legare is currently working on monitoring endangered species such as the Indigo Snake and Scrub Jay.

Make sure to read their biographies before viewing the webcast; it will help you understand the topic that much more. Have fun!


International Space Station

Lesson Guide

The Lesson Guide is designed to assist you in understanding the topics of discussion for the webcast. Please review this information PRIOR to the webcast so that you will be prepared to ask your questions!


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Webcast -April 11 th
at 10 am Pacific 1pm Eastern

John Rau will host the April 11th
Webcast from Kennedy Space Center.

Experts Doug Scheidt and Mike Legare are looking forward to answering your questions.

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Note: If appropriate we will extend the webcast for university questions!


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Chat-April 18th
at 10 am Pacific 1pm Eastern

Do you have questions about how NASA protects the endangered species around the Center? Mike Legare will be happy to explain why overdevelopment can cause damage to KSC'S sensitive ecosystem.

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