A-MAN, Inc. Opens Sirius-B International Space Lab Module Simulator
April 2004
Contact: Hal Walker
Int’l Science Discovery & Learning Center (ISD&L Center)
Phone: 310-412-2680 (school)
Los Angeles, CA. June 24, 2004 – A-MAN, Inc., International Science Discovery and Learning Center will provide a unique educational experience to students at the secondary school level. Students will have the unique opportunity to work in space aboard the Sirius-B International Space Station Science Laboratory module and associated Mission Control Operations Center. The Space Station is sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
The new space center facility will be named and dedicated to Black space pioneer Dr. Charles J. Lang, a Los Angeles educator on Saturday, July 17, 2004, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the A-MAN Center, 101 South La Brea Avenue, Inglewood, California. Dr. Lang encouraged African-American youth to pursue careers in science and aerospace. In 1977 NASA asked Dr. Lang to help recruit minorities and women astronauts to work aboard the space shuttle. His efforts delivered to the astronaut corps Dr. Ron McNair, Maj. Guion S. Bluford and Maj. Frederick D. Gregory.
This 21st Century educational science and technology project is a prototype concept and the first of its kind in the nation. Sirius-B is designed to inspire the youth and community of the value of pursuing careers in the new emerging space based industries.
Aboard the Sirius-B Laboratory module, student teams will operate and support scientific experiments involving Bio-med, life sciences research, astronomy observations and communications utilizing automation systems and computers. Mission Control student teams equipped with TV monitors and computers will be receiving and sending operations data to student astronauts using NASA, and original lessons plans.
Dr. Bernard Harris, the first African-American to walk in space, is the A-MAN Program National Spokesperson.
Participants can learn, enjoy and benefit by enrolling in the upcoming summer science academy and fall through spring after-school programs. For enrollment information contact Mrs. Eileen Russell at (310) 412-2680.
