Education
Apply for Lucy Enos Scholarship for Hawaiian Educators by March 2
The Lucy Enos Memorial Scholarship is given annually by the Space Foundation to provide professional development for a qualified educator of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian ancestry, or who works with PreK-12 students of Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian ancestry. The scholarship provides a unique opportunity for the recipient to travel to Colorado Springs, Colo., during the summer of…
What's Up in Space Foundation Education?
By Elias Molen, Space Foundation Space Education Specialist With the onset of the New Year, 2015 is shaping up to be just as busy as the year before for the Education and Discovery team at the Space Foundation. Schools are lining up to bring their students to the Space Foundation’s Discovery Center in Colorado Springs.…
Astronaut Training is January Homeschool Day Theme
The Space Foundation Discovery Center’s new Homeschool Day program is off to a good start with about 50 students attending each session. The program is held for 90 minutes, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., one afternoon each month, with activities appropriate for ages 5 to 18 years. The theme for Jan. 15 will be “Train…
New Discover the Universe Field Trip Programs Offered in 2015
Starting in January, the Space Foundation will offer 60 new topics for the Discover the Universe field trip program featuring Science On a Sphere®. The new topics, as well as the existing ones, will be divided into six main categories to align with the state education science standards. Depending on the topic and the appropriate state…
Apply for 2015 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award by Jan. 16
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 2015 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…
Tomorrow's Explorers Inspired on Field Trips Thanks to Philanthropy
More than 1,500 Students Benefit from Donors’ Generosity Thanks to three generous gifts, the Space Foundation recently awarded Discover ScholarTrips, or scholarships, to various Colorado schools to experience a field trip to the Discovery Center. The Discovery Center is the Pikes Peak region’s only space, science and technology center. It supports STEM (science, technology, engineering…
Educators: Apply Now for 2015 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
Educators who have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) have an outstanding opportunity to be recognized with the 2015 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 award recognizes…
Space Foundation Education Update
By Bryan DeBates, Space Foundation Director – Education. DeBates is the 2014 recipient of the prestigious Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal, presented annually by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). This fall, the Space Foundation education team traveled to Casper, Wyo., to conduct outreach to the students of the Natrona County School District (NCSD). The NCSD has…
Dec. 5 is Deadline to Apply for Space Foundation's Teacher Liaison Program
Educators from anywhere in the world are invited to apply by Dec. 5, 2014, to become a Space Foundation Teacher Liaison. This prestigious program has 200 active participants, and helps educators use space themes to strengthen curriculum and inspire students interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Teacher Liaisons may be any PreK-20 educator,…
Teachers Share World Space Week Photos
Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons, from PreK through grade 20, were happy to share with us their activities in the classroom during World Space Week 2014. Teacher Liaison Megah Gupta at Vidya Valley School, Pune, India, sent photos of her school’s week-long World Space Week activities (right). The students created a variety of posters, exhibits and…