Dr. Michael (Bec) Bechtel

Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa

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Professor

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Dr. Bechtel is part of the 2019 NITARP class.

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February 2026 updates for Dr. Bechtel February 17, 2026
Dr. Bechtel got some nice local news coverage for his joining the 2026 squad.
February 2024 updates for Dr. Bechtel
February 2020 updates for Dr. Bechtel February 4, 2020
Dr. Bechtel got some nice local coverage on their trip to the AAS.
October 2019 updates for Mr. Bechtel October 8, 2019
Mr. Bechtel writes:

We had a lot of fun presenting our NASA IPAC Teacher Archive Research Program research at the Iowa Science Teachers Section Conference yesterday. The Wartburg team presented what we have been doing for the past 10 months as well as our education piece, a K-8 astronomy curriculum!
September 2019 updates for Mr. Bechtel September 5, 2019
Mr. Bechtel writes:

Proud of my NITARP students! Teaching our NASA Research (Star formation and constellation movement) to Denver students at EWALU in Strawberry Point.

The 2027 NITARP application is now available! Go here for the instructions. Applications are due by 3pm Pacific time, Tuesday Sep 15, 2026. (NOTE: contingent on availability of funds!)