Space Foundation News & Media
Women's Global Gathering Launched at 33rd Space Symposium
The inaugural Women’s Global Gathering was a popular addition to the 33rd Space Symposium, with more than 250 distinguished guests in attendance to hear featured speaker Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, USAF, Commander Air Force Material Command, followed by a panel of senior leaders discussing their insights on the crucial role of women in aerospace. Moderated by…
STEAM Education in the 21st Century
So, what is STEAM Education? I know what you’re thinking. “I just got used to using and saying STEM. That is the education buzz-word, now, right? Why do we need to add another letter?” Yes, you are right. STEM is the latest education buzz word. This is just a new, and important, variation to Science,…
Nominate Now for Space Technology Hall of Fame Induction
At the 33rd Space Symposium, the Space Foundation celebrated the 30th year of its Space Technology Hall of Fame®, a program that increases public awareness of the benefits of space exploration. The Space Technology Hall of Fame encourages innovation by recognizing individuals, organizations and companies that effectively adapt and market technologies originally developed for space…
Grant from Keysight Technologies Foundation to Fund Summer Program Scholarships
Students will be launched into a memorable summer adventure with this critical scholarship support Thanks to a $9,000 grant from Keysight Technologies Foundation, the Space Foundation will offer 60 partial scholarships for underrepresented youth to attend one Explore Space Experience weekly session. In its second year, Explore Space Experience is designed and led by certified…
Space Foundation Promotes STEAM at Mississippi State University
Space Foundation Chief Operating Officer Shelli Brunswick (pictured) and Vice President – Education Bryan DeBates were invited by Mississippi State University (MSU) to speak at the campus in April as part of its Distinguished Speakers Series. They were invited by MSU’s Women in Aerospace chapter. Brunswick is chair of the Board of the Directors for…
April Government Affairs Update
by Charles A. Harris, Space Foundation Manager – Washington Operations Space policy activity in April kicked off with the Space Foundation’s 33rd annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, where one of the more widely discussed policy topics throughout the week was Air Force Space Command. At the Symposium’s Government Affairs Breakfast, Chairman of the House…
Space Watch: May 2017 (Volume: 16, Issue: 5)
The View From Here STEAM Education in the 21st Century Space Symposium Women’s Global Gathering Launched at 33rd Space Symposium Featured Photos from the 33rd Space Symposium Highlights from the New Generation Space Leaders Program Top News Space Foundation Ranked 9th for Medium-sized Organizations and 16th Overall in 2017 Best Nonprofits to Work for Nominations…
Space Foundation Ranked 9th for Medium-sized Organizations and 16th Overall in 2017 Best Nonprofits to Work for
For the fourth time, the Space Foundation has been designated by The NonProfit Times and Best Companies Group as among the 50 Best Nonprofit Organizations to Work For in the United States, ranking 9th among medium-sized nonprofit organizations and ranked 16th best overall. The Space Foundation has made the Best Nonprofits to Work For list…
Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation at the 2017 Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner
The Spirit of Exploration was the theme of this year’s Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner, celebrating 30 years of the program. Featured speaker for the evening was humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson, skillfully portraying Thomas Jefferson, visionary, statesman and student of the Enlightenment. He spoke in a fireside talk style, while interviewed by leading political…
Featured Photos from the 33rd Space Symposium
Each spring, the Space Foundation’s Space Symposium is held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo. The photographers who capture the action of the four-day conference are Thomas Kimmell, Brad Armstrong and Chuck Bigger. Here we feature just a few of their photos of the Symposium’s notable speakers, panels and participants. The 33rd Space Symposium…