Education
Give Your Children Some Space This Summer
Launch your future explorers, scientists and engineers into a memorable summer adventure at the Space Foundation Discovery Center. The Space Foundation has created a new summer program at its Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, specifically for youngsters ages nine through 12 years. Explore Space Experience is designed and led by certified master teachers to offer…
Profile of Excellence: Margaret Rhule Baguio
Every January, representatives from the Space Foundation and the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF) select an educator to honor for creative and innovative use of technology in inspiring students interest in STEM subjects — science, technology, engineering and mathematics. For 2016, the educator is Margaret Rhule Baguio, Senior Education Outreach Coordinator for NASA Texas Space Grant…
Space Foundation Brings a Community Approach to STEM Education
by Bryan DeBates, Space Foundation Senior Director – Education Fresh off of our very successful Space in the Community program in Erie, Colo., the Space Foundation education team continues to inspire tomorrow’s explorers. Our Space in the Community program was created to support a community approach to sparking students’ interest in STEM education, and to…
Teacher Liaison Program Adds 27 Teachers Including Nine from India
The Space Foundation has expanded its Teacher Liaison program by adding 27 outstanding educators, including nine from India, expanding the international reach of this elite program, and bringing the total number to 150 active participants, with 29 international Teacher Liaisons. The educators were chosen for their active promotion of space and science education. The new…
Margaret Baguio is 2016 Recipient of the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award
Margaret Baguio, Senior Education Outreach Coordinator for NASA Texas Space Grant Consortium, has been selected by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Space Foundation as recipient of the 2016 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. The award is given annually in recognition of creative and innovative use…
Second Annual Space Foundation Yuri's Night Will Benefit STEM Education
For the second year in a row, the Space Foundation will celebrate Yuri’s Night with a special evening at the Space Foundation Discovery Center on Sunday, April 10, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Space Foundation’s robust STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education programs. Yuri’s Night is an international celebration of…
Space Foundation will Bring its Space in the Community Program to Schools in Northern Colorado
The Space Foundation is taking its Space in the Community STEM education program to St. Vrain Valley Schools in northern Colorado in February. Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao, Ph.D., will share his experiences in space with students at several St. Vrain Valley Schools in Erie and Longmont, Colo., and will also join a panel discussion…
A Heartfelt Valentine’s Message
Your Generosity is the Heart of our Mission Your philanthropic support is critical in fueling the Space Foundation’s mission success. This generosity is significant in funding our education programs, and our advocacy and public awareness about the importance of space. Your support comes to us in many ways throughout the year. Swigert Society Recently launched,…
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…
Space in the Community Program Supports STEM Education and Workforce Development
The Space Foundation is working to build the next generation of space and community leaders through teacher, student and community programs that use space themes to spark students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Space Foundation’s Space in the Community program was created to support a community approach to inspiring students’ interest…