Jason Project VI
Hawaiian Volcanos- A Crucible of Life
The Jason Project VI: Conceived of by Dr. Robert Ballard, who found
the Titanic, the Jason Project is a response to Ballard's desire to
connect children throughout the world with live science. At sites in the
Hawaiian Volcano National Park specialized scientists conducted
scientific studies along with student and teacher Argonauts for two
weeks.
Using the latest video, telecommunications and computer technologies
provided by EDS, the project scientists in Hawaii interacted with
students at 30 PIN Sites in the U.S., Bermuda, Mexico and the United
Kingdom. There were five, one-hour broadcasts each day for the two-week
period. During each broadcast Ballard and his team of scientists
answered student questions, demonstrated on-site research techniques, and
challenged students with observation tests.
Students also remotely operated an ROV (remote operating vehicle-see
photos) which allowes them to explore Hawaii lava fields from the various
PIN sites. At the PIN sites audiences of school kids watched Ballard and
his team of researchers in Hawaii on large television screens during the
broadcasts.
Jason VII will originate from underwater at the Florida Keys in
February of 1996. You may want to visit the Jason Project
web page.
Click here to see the Jason Project in
school science curricula .
