SPOT provides FREE presentations about current NASA missions and research to Montana schools, youth programs, and community groups. These presentations are given by certified SPOT Ambassadors.

This year's presentation is called "Lunar Exploration".

On the left there is an icon of a person labeled "Trained Ambassador: higher education role models" this is connected to an icon of someone giving a presentation with a planet labeled "Free Presentation: current NASA content". These are connected by the SPOT logo.

Ambassadors

Higher education students are provided professional training to be certified in presenting on current NASA content with guidance from the STEM graduate student managers. Through this program, SPOT ambassadors utilize unique NASA content to deliver interactive presentations to Montana Students. These ambassadors become inspirational STEM role models for K-12 students and teachers. 

SPOT Ambassador meetings take place at MSU on Mondays at 3pm in Cobleigh 429. If you would like to join the meetings and are not at MSU, we can provide a link. Just let us know!

Become a SPOT ambassador!

Educators

SPOT is designed for Montana Educators! By requesting a SPOT presentation, educators can bring a free presentation to their students. This is available for any form of education, from school classrooms, to youth programs, events, community groups and more. SPOT brings space education to you.

Participating educators will receive NASA related activities, brochures and other materials they can use in their classrooms.

Request a SPOT presentation!

Presentations

The interactive SPOT presentations utilize slides, videos, animations, demonstrations, and an inquisitive approach to relay the excitement of new discoveries in space science. NASA research and careers here in Montana are highlighted in each show. Presentations can be done in a classroom or assembly setting, as long as a screen or blank wall, projector, internet access (though different arrangements can be made) and an electrical outlet are available. Each show lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Example of a SPOT Presentation

The video below shows a SPOT presentation from the year 2020. The presentation was entitled "The Dark Side of the Universe" and explored the nature of dark matter in the universe.

Comprehension Questions coming soon!

Questions? 

Email the SPOT Managers at spot.montana@gmail.com