Archive of Debbie Martinez's chat on May 12, 1998
Tish/NASAChatHost - 7 - 09:43:46 ]
Hello - This web chat with Debbie Martinez will begin at 10:00 a.m. Pacific
Time. If you have not read her profile please do so prior to the chat at
http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/women/bios/dm.html. As a reminder this chat is
offered as a Spanish bilingual chat and questions in both Spanish and English
will be answered.
[ DebbieMartinez - 12 - 09:54:41 ]
RE: [Melissa-Melissa/TheScienceAcademy] Hello
Debbie Martinez
Hello and Good Afternoon to you all! !Hola y Buenas Tardes a todos!
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 19 - 10:22:24
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RE: [Tish/NASAChatHost] Via email from S.C. Charter School
- Can you tell us what the Sikorsky helicopter is?
The Sikorsky (S-61) helicopter is a five-blade, single-rottor, commercial
passenger-type helicopter.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 23 - 10:26:47
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RE: [Tish/NASAChatHost] Via email from Woodland H.S. -
Do you think being bilingual has helped you in your specific career at
all?
Yes, particularly when I've been at conferences where people come from
around the world - it's nice to know at least one of the languages they
speak.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 25 - 10:31:26
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RE: [AndersonElemSchool] What is a typical
day like for you?
Well, currently, I'm the Systems Engineer for the HSR Flight Simulation
Program. Typically I spend my day working with our NASA researchers concerning
their simulation study requirements and generating reports on our progress.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 26 - 10:32:37
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RE: [Mr.Hale/RanchoAviation] Second question...Are
you going to be involved in the up coming international space station
? If so, what is your job ?
We currently don't work on space flight simulation applications so I'm
not involved in this effort.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 29 - 10:35:45
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RE: [AndersonElemSchool] What do you have to
do to apply for the astronaut program? How long does it take to find out
it you are accepted and how long are you eligible? Are there certain fields
of work where you have a better chance of getting accepted?
Applicants for the Astronaut Candidates Program must meet the basic education
requirements for NASA engineering and scientific positions - specifically:
successful completion of standard professional curriculum in an accredited
college or university leading to at least a bachelor's degree with major
study in an appropriate field of engineering, biological science, physical
science, or mathematics. For more info visit: http://sauron.msfc.nasa.gov/astronaut-candidates/requirement.html
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 31 - 10:36:13
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RE: [Mr.Hale/RanchoAviation] Does the SSB have
a simulator for the ISS ?
ISS ???
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 32 - 10:37:33
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RE: [AndersonElemSchool] Will the Sikorsky
be available for us to use sometime soon?
We still have it's application program. But currently there are no researcher
customers requesting to use it.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 35 - 10:39:43
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RE: [Mr.Hale/RanchoAviation] What is the minimum
math requirement for an aerospace science technologist ? And did you get
this training at E-RAU ?
Individuals employed with NASA as engineers and scientists are referred
to as Aerospace Technologists (ASTs). To qualify for AST positions, applicants
must have successfully completed a standard professional curriculum in
an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in
an appropriate field of engineering (not engineering technology), physical
science, life science or mathematics.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 36 - 10:43:17
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RE: [AndersonElemSchool] Do you think you will
stay at NASA or do you have dreams of pursueing another career?
I really enjoy the work I doing - however, NASA has many other fields
available where I could try something else if the need arises.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 40 - 10:46:07
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RE: [Sarah/Greenmeadow] Puede usted volar?
Si, tengo licensia de aviadora! Yes, I fly airplanes and have a pilot's
license.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 42 - 10:47:23
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RE: [Patti/CJHS] Quisiera saber sobre sus raices
hispanos. ?Nacis Ud. en los EEUU?
Soy Puertorriqueqa nacida en los EEUU. I'm Puertorriquen born in the states.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 49 - 10:52:51
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RE: [Sarah/Greenmeadow] ?Quiero saber si usted
usar la matimatica todos los dias?
Si, unos dmas mas que otros uso mis abilidades en matematica. Yes, I use
math abilities on most days.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 52 - 10:55:32
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RE: [AndersonElemSchool] How many women work
with you compared to men?
In my branch there are only 2 other female engineerings out of a staff
of 25! So hit those science & math books hard - we need more of us out
here!
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 53 - 10:59:21
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RE: [Patti/CJHS] Me facinan programacisn usando
la simulacisn. ?En qui capacidad esta Ud. invulcrada - la teorma, el diseqo,
la programacisn,...?
!Que bueno que te gusta - siga estudiandolo que te vendra bien! Trabajo
mucho con las distintas teormas de modelos matematicos, por ejemplo, modelos
de turbulencia y viento para nuestros programas de simulacion.
[ Tish/NASAChatHost - 55 - 11:02:28
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We are getting close to 11:00 so will have to close donw soon. We will
give Debbie a chance to answer those questions already posted. A reminder
that we have another chat scheduled for this Thursday, 5/14 with astronaut
Michael Lopez-Alegria. You can register at http://quest.arc.nasa.gov and
follow links to STO.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 57 - 11:04:52
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RE: [space_girl] Have you ever been in a simulator
yourself, and if so can you describe the experience?
Yes, I usually fly our Visual Motion Simulator when we are testing out
new model or other software changes. It is pretty COOL :) If you've ever
been to an amusement park where they have simulator rides ... give it
a try!
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 58 - 11:07:59
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RE: [Melissa/TheScienceAcademy] Hola! I am
an aspiring engineer, and have set my main goal as being an astornaut.
How can I better prepare myself for this?
Well, first pick the field your most interested in and do your best in
it. Nowadays, astronauts are very diversified in their backgrounds which
is an advantage for us aspiring astronauts. Check out that web site to
find out more.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 59 - 11:11:29
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RE: [Sarah/Greenmeadow] ?Es su trabajo muy
dificil?
Hay dias que son mas retos que otros.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 60 - 11:13:14
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RE: [Mr.Hale/RanchoAviation] Quando usted comenso
esta carera, tuvo algun problema siendo hispana ??
De verdad que no lo creo - por lo menos no me di cuenta.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 61 - 11:15:50
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RE: [space_girl] What age and schooling do
you need to be a part of NASA?
To qualify to be hired at NASA you must have successfully completed a
standard professional curriculum in an accredited college or university
leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of engineering
(not engineering technology), physical science, life science or mathematics.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 62 - 11:19:19
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RE: [Mr.Hale/RanchoAviation] What is the beginning
salary for an AST and will NASA provide any additional necessary training
?
Our salary scale varies - I don't know where it starts at. Yes, NASA does
provide us with training and even pays for our Graduate schooling.
[ Melissa/TheScienceAcademy - 64 - 11:22:49 ]
I'd just like to say thank you for offering me some hope for the future.
It seems that I have a lot of the same aspirations as yours and it really
offered me some hope knowing that these dreams, though they may seem impossible
to some can be obtained. In a couple of years( more like 10) I'll have
my own chat too :) Thank you for taking the time to share some of your
thoughts and insights with us. You really are an inspiration...Melissa
Garcia
[ Melissa/TheScienceAcademy - 65 - 11:22:49 ]
Aim for the moon, if you miss you're bound to hit a star or at least dance
around in the heavens with them.
[ Tish/NASAChatHost - 67 - 11:22:50
]
It is time to close down this chat now. I think Debbie is just posting
a few last answers. We will have to stop taking questions now and we apologize
if your questions did not get answered. This chat will be archived and
linked from Debbie's profile later today. Thank you for joining us. Please
join us for our Space Day chats on 5/19 and 5/20.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 68 - 11:23:05
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Well, I don't see anymore question and I think our time is up. Thank you
so much for the great questions. I wish you all a great future in which
ever career you choose! !Les deseo un gran futuro en cualquiera que sea
la carrera que escogan!
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 70 - 11:26:39
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RE: [Mr.Hale/RanchoAviation] What is your best
advice for aspiring engineers ?
Research which field of engineering you would like to pursue! Go to the
library, job fairs, or get a mentor. There's tons of stuff out there and
it's always good to do that which you like the best!
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 71 - 11:27:25
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RE: [Melissa/TheScienceAcademy] Adios Senora
Martinez
Adios y gracias por su participacisn de hoy.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 72 - 11:34:14
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RE: [Melissa/TheScienceAcademy] I'd just like
to say thank you for offering me some hope for the future. It seems that
I have a lot of the same aspirations as yours and it really offered me
some hope knowing that these dreams, though they may seem impossible to
some can be obtained. In a couple of years( more like 10) I'll have my
own chat too :) Thank you for taking the time to share some of your thoughts
and insights with us. You really are an inspiration...Melissa Garcia
It has been my pleasure. And I hope to be an observer at you WebChat one
day. Take care.
[ MsDebbieMartinez - 73 - 11:35:36
]
RE: [space_girl] thank you so much bye!
Your welcome. Take care.
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