Education
Lockheed Martin Space Education Center Launches at Space Foundation Discovery Center
On May 12, the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center (LMSEC) was officially dedicated at the Space Foundation. Thanks to a $400,000 grant from Lockheed Martin, the Space Foundation will continue to provide inspiration for hundreds of thousands of students and educators. The dedication ceremony was filled with heartfelt speeches from: Elliot Pulham, Space Foundation Chief…
Investing in Teachers Helps Them Become Leaders in STEM Education
by Becki Royall, Space Foundation Teacher Liaison and assistant principal, Mountainside Elementary, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pictured speaking at the May 12 dedication of the Lockheed Martin Space Education Center at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs) It has been an honor to be a member of the Space Foundation’s Teacher Liaison program. I…
Guessing Game Proceeds Fund STEM Education
Hundreds Take Their Best Guess to Support the Future Workforce Attendees at two recent Space Foundation events — Yuri’s Night and the 31st Space Symposium — had a chance to channel their inner mathematician, have a bit of fun and support Space Foundation Education programs by participating in a “Guessing Game.” Those willing to take the…
STEM Education Gets Boost from Grant to Establish Lockheed Martin Space Education Center
More than 8,000 students and teachers to annually benefit from Lockheed Martin’s generosity by Gina Taranto, Space Foundation Director – Philanthropy A grant from Lockheed Martin Corporation for an education center at Space Foundation’s World Headquarters and Discovery Center directly benefits children and educators, especially those at schools serving large concentrations of low-income and under-represented…
Get Discounted Tickets for Space Foundation Yuri's Night and Support STEM Education
Located in Colorado Springs, the Space Foundation Discovery Center is the site of formal and informal science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in Colorado. Daily admission and Passport membership sales, help support the Space Foundation’s education mission, and on April 12 there will be a special public fundraising event. Join the Space Foundation Yuri’s…
Space Foundation Announces 2015 Teacher Liaisons
Since its inception in 2002, the Space Foundation’s elite Teacher Liaison program has expanded worldwide, and with the addition of 34 educators for 2015, including 13 from India, has grown to 20 international representatives and 150 active participants. The 34 new Teacher Liaisons will serve as advocates for space-themed education, and will use Space Foundation-provided…
Teacher Liaison Brings Education Programs to Fairbanks, Alaska
Thanks to the efforts of a dedicated Space Foundation Teacher Liaison and generous supporters in Fairbanks, Alaska, the Space Foundation took its education programs to Fairbanks in February. The program included classroom sessions and assemblies at schools, teacher professional development, community events, receptions and media interviews and coverage. Coordinated by Marci Ward, Teacher Liaison and…
Space Foundation Homeschool Program Expands
During its one homeschool day in February, the Space Foundation Discovery Center in Colorado Springs hosted 144 visitors, a dramatic increase since the program was launched just a few months ago in November 2014. To meet the increasing demand, the Space Foundation will now offer two homeschool days per month. The program includes hands-on science…
California Students Make Donation to Space Foundation
Money Raised by Students Benefits Space Foundation Education Programs The Space Foundation is honored to have been selected as the recipient of money raised by students at Bonita Canyon Elementary School in Irvine, Calif., who were participating in a youth leadership/service program called “Team Kids Challenge.” The “Team Kids Challenge” is a five-week experience delivered…
June Scobee Rodgers Named 2015 Recipient of the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
June Scobee Rodgers, Founding Chairman for the Challenger Center for Space Science Education, has been selected by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space Foundation as recipient of the 2015 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. The award is given annually in recognition of creative and innovative…