Education
Space Foundation Receives Five 3D Printers from 3D Systems
The Space Foundation applied for a grant through the Association of Science and Technology Centers and the Young Adult Library Services Association, resulting in five 3D printers for the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs from 3D Systems. This brings the total of 3D printers at the Discovery Center to nine, to be used…
Raytheon's MathAlive! to Open at Discovery Center Jan. 30
The Space Foundation Discovery Center is proud to host Raytheon’s MathAlive! interactive math and science exhibit. Opening to the public on Jan. 30, the exhibit is designed to get students excited about math by showing them its connection to the things they love most — music, sports, movies and games. During its three-month stay at…
Brunswick Elected Women in Aerospace Chair
Women in Aerospace (WIA) recently held its election for officers, naming Space Foundation Chief Operating Officer Shelli Brunswick (pictured) as its chair for 2016. Brunswick is excited to dedicate her expertise and passion to promote WIA’s mission across the aerospace community. The Space Foundation’s national and international role in aerospace fits Brunswick’s role as WIA…
Register by Jan. 22 to Save $400 on Standard Industry Registration
Widely known as the most significant global space industry conference, the Space Foundation’s annual Space Symposium offers workshops, forums, panels and presentations covering all aspects of space, and provides attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers a venue for networking and conducting meaningful business. The 32nd Space Symposium will also feature discussion of emergent space technology, and…
Report on International Engagement at 12th Annual Colorado Space Roundup
In December, Space Foundation Chief Operating Officer Shelli Brunswick presented a summary of Space Foundation international affairs while speaking at the 12th Annual Colorado Space Roundup in Denver, Colo. The Space Foundation was a sponsor of the Roundup, hosted by the Colorado Space Business Roundtable, and had a booth at the event. In her comments,…
Tesla's Toolbox Project for January is App Development
The Space Foundation’s monthly tinkering program has a new name – Tesla’s Toolbox. One Saturday each month, come tinker at the Discovery Center and meet fellow tinkerers while working on exciting and challenging projects. Our workshop project on Jan. 23 will be app development. Participants will learn the basic skills and steps needed to create…
Meet April Dee at the January Space Mixer: The Science of Extreme Sports
Young adults are invited to the Discovery Center in Colorado Springs on Friday, Jan. 15, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a new event — the 21+ Space Mixer. The theme for this first mixer is “The Science of Extreme Sports.” Honor your New Year’s resolution to get in shape and learn how science can…
Advocating Space Technologies and Promoting STEM as Miss Earth Colorado
by Megan Owen, Space Foundation Manager – Speakers & Programs Back in 2009, a silly boy broke my heart, told me I would never be smart enough to work in the space industry, wasn’t pretty and was all around a bore. Ouch. I decided to enter in a pageant just to prove him wrong, but…
Apply for 2015 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award by Jan. 15
Educators from anywhere in the world who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) may apply now to receive the 2016 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. Given annually by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space Foundation, the…
Be Part of the 32nd Space Symposium, Volunteer!
The four-day Space Symposium, held each spring at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., requires the support of more than 300 volunteers. Volunteers provide valuable assistance in crucial areas, such as exhibitor registration, speaker support, on-site registrant check-in, greeter and directional personnel and technical support. If you are interested in volunteering for the 32nd Space…