Esta es la presentación del Dr. Félix Alberto Soto Toro, Ingeniero de Diseño Eléctrico de la División de Análisis y Sistemas Avanzados de la NASA Kennedy Space Center, ofrecida en el Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) el martes, 7 de octubre de 2014.

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¿CCóómmoo uunn nniiññoo ddeell bbaarrrriioo AAmmeelliiaa lllleeggaa aa llaa
NNAASSAA??
Presentado para los estudiantes de:
STEAM
por:
Félix A. Soto Toro, Ph.D. EE, PMP
Felix.A.Soto-Toro@nasa.gov
06 - 09 de octubre del 2014
Revised: 09/24/2014

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SSuucceessooss
Sobre-nombres
José Juan
Educación de Padres
Papi

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VVeennttaajjaass
Más despiertos
Sobreviven en peores circumstancias
3 veces mejores

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NNoottiicciiaass……....
•Barrio Amelia… menos de esto

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SSuuss MMeettaass
 Corto plazo
– Aprender a usar computadora
– Sacar licensia
– Tener motora o carro
– Graduarmé de escuela superior
 Largo plazo
– Hacer práctica en campo de estudio
– Graduarme
– Trabajar en lo que estudie
– Ganar buen dinero
– Pagar préstamos
– Tener casa/carro propio
– Pagar préstamos
– Casarse
– Pagar préstamos
– Hijos, etc.

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HHaabbllaannddoo ““IInnggllééss””……
C y H
Mother Cabrini College
Papel
Servi-carro y fila en restaurantes
Monkey

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AA ppllaanneeaarr ddeessddee hhooyy
Seleccionar rama de estudio
Solicitar información o buscar en internet
y libros
Solicitar ayuda financiera
Considerar ciudad de estudio, ya que
probáblemente se quedaría a vivir cerca de
donde estudias

8. Preguntas ddee vviiddaa uunniivveerrssiittaarriiaa……
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 ¿Cómo son los baños ?
 ¿ Quién me cocina ?
 ¿ Teléfono, Internet, etc
 ¿ Compartir vivienda ?
 … ¿ con personas de otro sexo ?
 ¿ Transportación?
 ¿ Quién me paga las cosas ?
 ¿ Puedo ganar dinero ?
 ¿ Me tengo que graduar en 4 años ?
 ¿ Inglés ?

9. HHaayy ppeerroo eess qquuee……..
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1. ¿ Quién le dá comida al pecesito ?
2. ¿ Quién paga mi carro ?
3. ¿ Quién paga mi apartamento ?
4. ¿ Dónde voy a vivir durante el verano ?
5. ¿ Dónde y qué como ?
6. ¿ Cómo llego al trabajo ?
7. ¡ No sé inglés !
8. ¿ Qué hago con mi pareja ?
9. ¿ Quién cuida de mi pareja y de mi familia ?
10. ¿ Quién podrá defenderme ?
¡¡ LLaa eexxppeerriieenncciiaa eess lloo mmááss qquuee vvaallee !!
$$55,,000000 == 4400 hhrrss xx 1100 wweeeekkss == ?? hhoouurr

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¡¡ MMii ddeecciissiióónn !!
Seleccioné rama de estudio
Porqué escojí Florida Institute of Technology (FIT)
– Cerca de PR
– Ofrecen clases remediales de inglés
– Especialidad en ingeniería
– Ofrecen de bachillerato a doctorado
– Equipo de Pelota
– ROTC
– Cerca de NASA

11. Programas EEdduuccaattiivvooss ddee NNAASSAA
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 High School
– FIRST Robotics Competition - http://www.usfirst.org/
 Verano despues de High School
– Pre-Co-Operative Education Program
 Universidad
– Internship (universidad) -
– Volunteers
– Experiments in Micro-Gravity - http://microgravityuniversity.jsc.nasa.gov
– FIRST Robotics Competition - http://www.usfirst.org/
http://education.nasa.gov

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BBeeccoommee ffaammiilliiaarr wwiitthh
NNAASSAA aanndd ccoonnttrraaccttoorr ooppppoorrttuunniittiieess
•Read about programs “GOOGLE”
•Select your programs (yes, you can apply to more than one)
•Each program might have its own application requirements
•Fill out and submit your programs’ application form
•Fill out the on-line resume (www.usajobs.gov)
•Necessary documents:
•Essay describing your intentions
•Most recent Academic transcripts
•At least 3 letters of recommendations
•Request confirmation of submittal
•Submit all by documents at once by programs’ deadline
Normally by January 31 if applying for summer

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http://www.nasa.gov/about/sites/index.html
NASA Headquarters
NASA Headquarters, located in Washington, D.C., exercises management over the space flight centers,
research centers, and other installations that constitute NASA.
Ames Research Center
Ames Research Center specializes in research geared towards creating new knowledge and new technologies that span the
spectrum of NASA interests.
Dryden Flight Research Center
As the lead for flight research, Dryden continues to innovate in aeronautics and space technology.
The newest, fastest, the highest -- all have made their debut in the vast, clear desert skies over Dryden.
Glenn Research Center
Glenn Research Center develops and transfers critical technologies that address national priorities through research,
technology development, and systems development for safe and reliable aeronautics, aerospace, and space applications.

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http://www.nasa.gov/about/sites/index.html
Goddard Space Flight Center
The mission of the Goddard Space Flight Center is to expand knowledge on the Earth and its environment, the
solar system, and the universe through observations from space.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, managed by the California Institute of Technology is NASA's lead center for robotic exploration of
the Solar System.
Johnson Space Center
From the early Gemini, Apollo, and Sky Lab projects to today's Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs,
Johnson Space Center continues to lead NASA's effort in Human Space Exploration.
Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center is America's Gateway to the Universe -- leading the world in preparing and launching missions
around the Earth and beyond.

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http://www.nasa.gov/about/sites/index.html
Langley Research Center
Langley continues to forge new frontiers in aviation and space research for aerospace, atmospheric sciences, and technology
commercialization to improve the way the world lives.
Marshall Space Flight Center
Bringing people to space; bringing space to people. Marshall Space Flight Center is world leader in the access to space and use of
space for research and development to benefit humanity.
Stennis Space Center
Stennis is responsible for NASA's rocket propulsion testing and for partnering with industry to develop and implement
remote sensing technology.

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NASA facilities across the USA
1 NASA Headquarters (DC)
Agency Management
2 Langley Research Center (VA)
Structures and Materials
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3 Kennedy Space Center
Launch and Payload Processing Systems
4 Marshall Space Flight Center (AL)
Space Propulsion
5 Stennis Space Center (MS)
Rocket Propulsion Test
6 Johnson Space Center (TX)
Human Operations in Space
7 Jet Propulsion Laboratory (CA)
Deep Space Systems
8 Dryden Flight Research Center (CA)
Atmospheric Flight Operations
9 Ames Research Center (CA)
Information Technology
10 Glenn Research Center (OH)
Turbo-machinery
11 Goddard Space Flight Center (MD)
Scientific Research
12 Wallops Flight Facility (VA)
Sounding Rockets, Scientific Balloons,
Shuttle Small Payload Projects.
13 Goddard Institute of Space Studies (MD)
Excellence in Global Climate Change
14 Space Telescope Science Institute (MD)
Space Exploration and Science Images
15 Independent Verification and Validation
Facility (WV) Verification and Validation for
Software's and Systems
16 White Sands Test Facility, (NM)
Rocket Propulsion, Hazard Assessment,
Astronaut Approach and Landing Training
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Contact Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
Phone: 321.867.5000
E-mail: Public Inquiries

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18. http://NASAJobs.NASA.gov/StudentOpps/Employment/ddeeffaauulltt..hhttmm
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19. Annual Rates by Grade and Step http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/
salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2014/saltbl.pdf
Pregunta de Matemáticas
Si, Grade 1 Step 1 paga a $34,319 anuales, Cuanto esa cantidad equivale por hora?

20. Annual Rates by Grade and Step
Si, Grade 1 Step 1 paga a $34,319 anuales, Cuanto esa cantidad equivale por hora?
Asumir que trabajamos 8 horas diarias
Pregunta de Matemáticas
Asumir que trabajamos 5 dias a la semana
Asumir que trabajamos por 52 semanas anuales
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/
salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2014/saltbl.pdf
$ 34,319 anuales
Dividido entre: 52 semanas
= $659.98 semanales
Dividido entre: 5 dias / semana
= $132.00 diarios
Dividido entre: 8 horas / día
= $16.50 por hora

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Importancia de hacer buenos diseños

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http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/astrobio_activemgmt.html
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas 77058
EILEEN MARIE COLLINS (COLONEL, USAF, RET.)
NASA ASTRONAUT
PERSONAL DATA: Born November 19, 1956, in Elmira, New York. Married.
She enjoys running, golf, hiking, camping, reading, photography, astronomy.
EDUCATION: Graduated from Elmira Free Academy, Elmira, New York, in 1974; received an associate in science degree in
mathematics/science from Corning Community College in 1976; a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics and economics from Syracuse
University in 1978; a master of science degree in operations research from Stanford University in 1986; and a master of arts degree in
space systems management from Webster University in 1989.
ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the Air Force Association, Order of Daedalians, Women Military Aviators, U.S. Space Foundation, the
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the Ninety-Nines.
NASA EXPERIENCE: Selected by NASA in January 1990, Collins became an astronaut in July 1991. Initially assigned to Orbiter engineering
support, Collins has also served on the astronaut support team responsible for Orbiter prelaunch checkout, final launch configuration, crew
ingress/egress, landing/recovery, worked in Mission Control as a spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM), served as the Astronaut Office Spacecraft
Systems Branch Chief, Chief Information Officer, Shuttle Branch Chief, and Astronaut Safety Branch Chief. Collins served as pilot on STS-63
(February 3-11, 1995) and STS-84 (May 15-24, 1997), and was the commander on STS-93 (July 22-27, 1999) and STS-114 (July 26 to August 9,
2005). A veteran of four space flights, Collins has logged over 872 hours in space.

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NNoottiicciiaass……....
•Barrio Amelia…más de esto
•Ahora sí estamos hablando….

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NNAASSAA WWeebbssiitteess
 NASA Spinoffs
– http://www.sti.nasa.gov/STI-public-homepage.html
 NASA and other NASA Centers
– http://www.nasajobs.nasa.gov/
 Tracking the Space Station from Home
– http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/cities/view.cgi?country=United_States&region=Puerto_

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OOtthheerr JJoobbss’’ WWeebbssiitteess
 NASA Contractors by Location
– http://nasajobs.nasa.gov/jobs/contractors.htm
 Career Builder
– http://www.careerbuilder.com/
 Jobs
– http://jobs.com/
 Monster
– http://www.monster.com/

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NASA facilities across the USA
1 NASA Headquarters (DC)
Agency Management
2 Langley Research Center (VA)
Structures and Materials
14
3 Kennedy Space Center
Launch and Payload Processing Systems
4 Marshall Space Flight Center (AL)
Space Propulsion
5 Stennis Space Center (MS)
Rocket Propulsion Test
6 Johnson Space Center (TX)
Human Operations in Space
7 Jet Propulsion Laboratory (CA)
Deep Space Systems
8 Dryden Flight Research Center (CA)
Atmospheric Flight Operations
9 Ames Research Center (CA)
Information Technology
10 Glenn Research Center (OH)
Turbo-machinery
11 Goddard Space Flight Center (MD)
Scientific Research
12 Wallops Flight Facility (VA)
Sounding Rockets, Scientific Balloons,
Shuttle Small Payload Projects.
13 Goddard Institute of Space Studies (MD)
Excellence in Global Climate Change
14 Space Telescope Science Institute (MD)
Space Exploration and Science Images
15 Independent Verification and Validation
Facility (WV) Verification and Validation for
Software's and Systems
16 White Sands Test Facility, (NM)
Rocket Propulsion, Hazard Assessment,
Astronaut Approach and Landing Training
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1616
13
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Contact Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
Phone: 321.867.5000
E-mail: Public Inquiries

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GUIA PARA OBSERVAR SATELITES
***** SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO *****
Oportunidades para ver la estación espacial a simple vista:
Domingo 5 de octubre del 2014
a
Lunes 6 de octubre del 2014
SATELITE LOCAL Duracion MAX ELEV Llegada Salida
Dia / Hora (Minutos) (grados) (grados /
dirección)
ISS Domingo Oct 05 @ 4:07 AM <1 11 11 above ESE 11 above ESE
ISS Domingo Oct 05 @ 5:40 AM
3 12 11 above WSW 10 above SW
ISS Domingo Oct 05 @ 7:01 PM 3 29 29 above WNW 11 above NNE
http://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/
(grados /
dirección)
ISS Lunes Oct 06 @ 4:54 AM <1 12 12 above S 10 above S

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VViiddaa ffuueerraa ddee mmii bbaarrrriioo::
¿CCóómmoo uunn nniiññoo ddeell bbaarrrriioo AAmmeelliiaa lllleeggaa aa llaa
NNAASSAA??
Presentado para los estudiantes de:
STEAM
por:
Félix A. Soto Toro, Ph.D. EE, PMP
Felix.A.Soto-Toro@nasa.gov
06 de octubre del 2014
Revised: 09/19/2014
¡Gracias
por invitarme !