Report from Headquarters
Stevens New Director of Communications and Public Outreach for Space Foundation
Janet P. Stevens, APR, has joined the Space Foundation as director – communications and public outreach. Stevens is responsible for supporting the Space Foundation’s mission through relationships with targeted constituent groups, including the media. Stevens, a 30-year public relations professional, most recently was senior vice president – public relations for Idearc, Inc., provider of Superpages.comTM…
Space Foundation Holds Workshop for Omaha Teachers
As part of a preliminary partnership between Omaha (Neb.) Public Schools and the Space Foundation to explore possibilities for using space and space technology to encourage students to become interested in science, the Space Foundation conducted a one-day workshop at the Omaha Zoo for 15 select elementary, middle, and high school teachers on Dec. 10,…
The Space Foundation Welcomes SGT as its Newest Corporate Member
Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT) recently joined the ranks of Space Foundation Corporate Members at the patron level. SGT,an aerospace services company, was founded in 1994 by Mr. Harold Stinger, chief executive officer, and Dr. Kam Ghaffarian, president and chief operating officer. The company is headquartered in Greenbelt, Md., and has locations throughout the country. SGT…
Space Technology That’s Good for Your Smile
There’s a good chance that your dentist is using water purification technology originally developed for NASA. DentaPure® uses Space Certified Technology Microbial Check Valve (MCV®) to clean water used in high-speed drills and other dental instruments. Developed by Umpqua Research of Myrtle Creek, Ore., to support manned missions aboard the Space Shuttle and International…
Space Foundation New Hires, Promotions, and Longevity Recognitions
The Space Foundation has named Mr. William Van Rensalier Parker as special adviser for international affairs. Parker will advise Foundation leadership on international matters and work on developing new relationships and opportunities with global companies and organizations. His broad experience in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Washington, D.C., brings a unique new capability to the Space…
Axiom Worldwide Reports Great Success at Strategic Space and Defense 2008
Axiom Worldwide, a Space Certification Program partner and Space Foundation corporate patron, designs and manufactures a range of healthcare products. Its flagship DRX9000 True Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System™ relieves Lower Back Pain (LBP) which affects more than 150,000 active duty soldiers in the U.S. alone every year. Billions of dollars are spent annually on pharmaceuticals,…
Education Team Shares Inspiration of Space With Students
The Space Foundation’s education team recently participated in the Sally Ride Science Festival and the Competitiveness Crisis Council conference to help normally overlooked groups of students realize their dreams of careers in aerospace. The Sally Ride Science Festival aims to inspire girls aged 10-14 to think about careers in science. The first festival was held…
Students See Their Future at Strategic Space and Defense 2008
Three hundred middle and high school students from the Omaha area recently had the opportunity to participate in Strategic Space and Defense 2008 during a special education and community outreach student program. The Space Foundation, along with the NASA Nebraska Space Grant, coordinated the program to inspire students in the areas of science, technology, engineering,…
Space Certification Program
Space Age Home Improvements Space Certification Program partner Solar Comfort Environmental Technologies recently completed the installation of Radiant Energy Barrier Window Coverings at the Space Foundation’s headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo. These eco-friendly thermal reflective window coverings are a Certified Space Technology. The radiant energy barriers are based on the NASA technology that helps keep…
It's Back to School for the Space Foundation Education Team
Summer closes with a successful completion of Space Discovery Institute courses and a space education presence at both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. During Space Jam 2008, Bryan DeBates, senior aerospace education specialist, informed attendees and guests on the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and shared with them how the…