FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on the 2017 Solar Eclipse

Original title: THE GREAT AMERICAN ECLIPSE:. TO TOTALITY AND BEYOND

January 1, 2017

astronomy science education NASA National Science Foundation solar eclipse

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing provides a record of how federal science agencies and educational partners utilized the 2017 solar eclipse to advance solar research and public interest in STEM education.

Who is mentioned in the record

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NASA

NASA provided scientific data and public engagement resources for the eclipse.

National Science Foundation

The NSF supported research initiatives related to the solar event.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2017 House Science Committee hearing held to discuss the scientific and educational outcomes of the 'Great American Eclipse.' Experts from NASA, the National Science Foundation, and educational institutions reviewed the data collected and the public engagement efforts surrounding the event.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on September 28, 2017, by the Subcommittees on Research and Technology and Space.
The purpose was to review the scientific and public engagement results of the August 2017 solar eclipse.
Witnesses included representatives from NASA, the National Science Foundation, the National Solar Observatory, and the Adler Planetarium.
The hearing included oral and written testimony regarding solar research data and public outreach strategies.
The document contains post-hearing responses from all five expert witnesses.

Why It Matters

The hearing provides a record of how federal science agencies and educational partners utilized the 2017 solar eclipse to advance solar research and public interest in STEM education.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To review the scientific data gathered during the 2017 solar eclipse and discuss the effectiveness of public outreach and education programs.

Who testified at the hearing?

Experts from NASA, the National Science Foundation, the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, the National Solar Observatory, and the Adler Planetarium.

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Discoveries

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Post-Event Review

The hearing was held approximately one month after the eclipse occurred, indicating a focus on immediate data collection review.

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Connected Entities

personDr. Thomas Zurbuchen“Associate Administrator at NASA.”Map →

personMs. Michelle Nichols-Yehling“Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium.”Map →

personDr. Matthew Penn“Astronomer at the National Solar Observatory.”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Science, Space, and Technology“The committee hosting the joint subcommittee hearing.”Map →

personDr. Heidi Hammel“Executive Vice President of the Association of Universities for Research in Astr”Map →

personDr. James Ulvestad“Acting Assistant Director at the National Science Foundation.”Map →

Sources

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