What Do You Want to Measure?
Build, Learn and Explore with NASA's Open-Source Instrument, STELLA

STELLA (Science and Technology Education for Land/Life Assessment) is NASA's approach to making Earth observation science accessible through low-cost, community-buildable instruments that teach the same remote sensing principles used by satellites. 
https://science.gsfc.nasa.gov/stella/

TUESDAY, 3 FEBRUARY  at 6:00 – 7:00 pm Eastern Time

Learn about the STELLA family of spectroscopic instruments (STELLA-Q2).  They allow for low cost real-time data collection for vegetation and land cover analysis, air quality monitors (STELLA-AQ) for atmospheric measurements, and heliophysics sensors (Helio-STELLA) for space weather monitoring, all designed for under $200 per instrument. These versatile platforms support applications ranging from precision agriculture and environmental monitoring to STEM workforce development and citizen science networks, focusing on hands-on learning and technical skill building.

STELLA bridges the gap between NASA's sophisticated satellite missions and community-level understanding, enabling users to explore measurement principles and remote sensing concepts while building the technical skills.

Presenter - Mike Taylor

Mike Taylor is an outreach scientist for NASA c/o SSA. As a seasoned professional with a trailblazing spirit in the realm of innovative technology, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the collaborative landscape. With an educational journey spanning an Associate's Degree in Computer Specialization, a Bachelor's Degree, and a Master's Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), he has dedicated himself to relaying science and technology in an engaging and digestible manner.