Ensign K. Barlow Starlog

Starlog Entry 2 Stardate 52920.2 - Promoted to Ensign Business Model of Star Trek: The Original Series , Influencing audiences  In its conception, Star Trek: The Original Series, was a product of the television networks of the time. This fact contributed to the popularity, and ultimately the cancellation, of the series.    In 1962, the Telstar Communications Satellite was launched into space, which allowed Transatlantic communication for the first time. Because of this, Star Trek: TOS was able to reach an audience, and eventually gain popularity, all over the world.    Once networks could broadcast to a much wider audience, they chose to focus their programming on family-friendly content, with gripping stories that made audiences want to watch through the commercials. The original pilot episode of Star Trek: TOS, aired in 1966,    did not adhere to many of those standards; it was deemed "too cerebral" by the network. As stated by Scott Mantz, "Y...

Starlog 52720.1 On this day, I, Karina S. Barlow, am endeavoring  to try something fun and different. I am a middle school science teacher in Texas, and grew up watching Star Trek with my dad. My interest in Star Trek started with The Next Generation, and then grew backwards to encompass The Original  Series. I came across this course, as I was looking for new ways to expand on my Classical Civilizations degree (from Wellesley College). I have been out of a collegiate setting for a while, and finally believe it's time to enhance my education. This is a wonderful opportunity to do that, learning about something near and dear to my dad and me.  I am married, with 3 kids (ages 9, 7, 5). We have started a local STEAM Club to help promote a love of all things in those fields.