Report from Headquarters
Free Class in Pueblo This Summer
Educators from the Pueblo, Colo., area can learn how to use space themes in the classroom to improve their students’ science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) interest and skills — at absolutely no cost — by attending a “Lunar/Mars Exploration and Base Construction” course June 27 – July 1 at Colorado State University (CSU)-Pueblo. This Space…
Certified Space Technology Status for Regenetech
The Space Foundation has designated Regenetech Inc.’s Intrifuge CellXpansion technology as a Certified Space Technology, following the product’s induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® earlier this year. The Space Foundation manages both the Space Certification program and the Space Technology Hall of Fame® to recognize products originally developed for space that have…
Boeing Grant Funds Robot Exhibition
The Space Foundation Discovery Institute hosted a unique robot exhibition this past Saturday when teachers and students from 12 schools along the Colorado Front Range participated in a robotics club seed program sponsored through a grant from The Boeing Company. Several months ago, 12 teachers were selected by the Space Foundation to participate in the…
Symposium Hosts Students and Teachers
The Space Foundation hosted nearly 1,800 local students and 95 teachers from 18 states at a number of education activities at the 27th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs in April. The programs included educator professional development, national recognition of an outstanding educator, a surprise teacher grant announcement, student tours and sessions including “Audience with…
Space Growing More Accessible
The recent opening of the Mars Yard at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute exemplifies a trend of increasing access to space exploration technology and the potential for public participation. Programs centered around the Mars Yard and similar establishments can benefit both the public and the space community. The facilities are educational resources that can be…
Volunteers Make Symposium Click
The 27th National Space Symposium drew the largest number of volunteers in Symposium history. More than 350 volunteers comprised equally of civilians and military personnel, supported attendee, exhibitor, visitor, speaker, media and volunteer registration, transportation, information technology and security, as well as assisting with door monitoring and greeter/directional support positions. Although most volunteers come from the local…
Horace Mann Funds Teacher Scholarship
Horace Mann Insurance initiated a new scholarship this year, selecting one educator within Colorado Springs School District 11 to receive a free professional development course through the Space Foundation Space Across the Curriculum program. The winner is Jo Ann Davis, mathematics coach at North Middle School. Davis will attend the Space Foundation rocketry class, to be held the week of…
EDC Awards Headquarters Project
At a ceremony in May, the Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) awarded the 2010 Community Enhancement Award for the retention of the Space Foundation headquarters to the project team, made up of: Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund EDC El Pomar Foundation Scott Bryan of Bryan Construction, Inc. Space Foundation State of Colorado In January, the Space…
Space Foundation Welcomes Team Members
The Space Foundation welcomes two team members to regular full-time positions. Madeline Miller has been part-time education assistant since December, and her role has now expanded to a full-time position to help with the increase in Space Foundation education outreach. Miller received a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colo., and is working toward her…
Space Foundation has Scholarships for Teachers
Scholarships are available for teachers who sign up now to earn professional development credit and spend a week this summer in beautiful Colorado Springs. All registrants receive a substantial subsidy from the Space Foundation and those who sign up early can also qualify for industry-sponsored scholarships. Fees can be as low as $165 for a $1,400…