Questioning is a highly effective strategy that has the potential to successfully engage students. Questioning a particular student about an aspect of a lesson prompts the attention of that student as well as most of the students in close proximity.
Food scientist Vickie Kloeris makes meals for astronauts. Vickie Kloeris' job is to feed those astronauts. As one of NASA's top food scientists, she manages the agency's food laboratory as well as the ISS's food system, making sure everyone onboard has plenty to eat and a varying menu.
Although NASA planned an open competition for its first astronauts, President Dwight D. Eisenhower insisted that all candidates be test pilots. Because of the small space inside the Mercury spacecraft, candidates could be no taller than 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) and weigh no more than 180 pounds (82 kg).