{"id":8957,"date":"2014-10-06T12:14:18","date_gmt":"2014-10-06T16:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=8957"},"modified":"2014-10-06T12:14:18","modified_gmt":"2014-10-06T16:14:18","slug":"challenger-center-and-association-of-space-explorers-to-partner-in-stem-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=8957","title":{"rendered":"Challenger Center and Association of Space Explorers to partner in STEM education"},"content":{"rendered":"

An announcement from the Challenger Center<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Challenger Center for Space Science Education teams with <\/strong>
\nThe Association of Space Explorers to inspire students in STEM education <\/strong><\/p>\n

Partnership enables individual Challenger Learning Centers to \u201cAdopt an Astronaut\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

WASHINGTON, D.C.<\/strong> \u2013 Challenger Center for Space Science Education<\/a> (Challenger Center) and the Association of Space Explorers<\/a> (ASE) recently signed a memorandum of understanding for a one-year pilot program that will give former astronauts the opportunity to directly influence students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects.<\/p>\n

Challenger Center will work with ASE, the only professional organization for astronauts, to match participating members with specific Challenger Learning Centers<\/a> to become the Center\u2019s official astronaut. The designated astronaut(s) will make appearances at their Center, participate in events and online video chats with students, and work with both Challenger Center and ASE to host a joint fundraising activity. Astronauts will be matched based on proximity to interested Challenger Learning Centers.<\/p>\n

\u201cChallenger Center and the ASE\u2019s educational missions both emphasize the importance of inspiring students in STEM subject areas,\u201d said Lance Bush, president and CEO, Challenger Center. \u201cWhile our space simulations engage students in dynamic, hands-on learning opportunities, having the chance to liaise directly with a former astronaut takes our interactive educational outreach to an exciting new level. Hearing first-hand about how STEM studies truly make a difference is going to allow us to deepen our impact to students around the globe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cASE seeks to inspire in students a life-long commitment to educational excellence,\u201d said Andy Turnage, executive director, ASE. \u201cThrough this partnership with Challenger Center, our astronauts will be able to share their knowledge and experiences with the next generation of world leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n

The partnership between Challenger Center and ASE will be in effect immediately, and Challenger Center and ASE have already started matching ASE members with interested Centers. The goal is to have three or four Challenger Learning Centers participate in the pilot program.<\/p>\n

About Challenger Center for Space Science Education (Challenger Center)<\/strong>:\u00a0As a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, Challenger Center and its international network of more than 40 Challenger Learning Centers use space simulations to engage students in dynamic, hands-on opportunities. These experiences strengthen knowledge in STEM subjects and inspire students to pursue careers in these important fields. Centers across the US, Canada, United Kingdom, and South Korea reach hundreds of thousands of students each year. Founded in 1986, Challenger Center was created to honor the crew of shuttle flight STS-51-L: Dick Scobee, Gregory Jarvis, Christa McAuliffe, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Judith Resnik, and Michael J. Smith. Learn more about Challenger Center at www.challenger.org<\/a> and connect with us on facebook.com\/challengerctr<\/a>, twitter.com\/challengerctr<\/a> and youtube.com\/ccsse<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About the Association of Space Explorers (ASE)<\/strong>: \u00a0As the only professional association for space fliers, the ASE mission is to apply the unique perspective of its members to promote the global benefits of space science, exploration and international cooperation; to educate and inspire future generations; and to foster better stewardship of our home planet. ASE works closely with other space organizations to expand and invigorate international dialogue on such issues as crew safety, operational compatibility, and the potential hazards of near earth objects. ASE regularly sponsors international discussions among astronauts and cosmonauts on space flight operations. ASE works closely with other space organizations to expand and invigorate international dialogue on such issues as crew safety, operational compatibility, and the potential hazards of near earth objects. ASE regularly sponsors international discussions among astronauts and cosmonauts on space flight operations. For more information, visit http:\/\/www.space-explorers.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An announcement from the Challenger Center: Challenger Center for Space Science Education teams with The Association of Space Explorers to inspire students in STEM education Partnership enables individual Challenger Learning Centers to \u201cAdopt an Astronaut\u201d WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Challenger Center for Space Science Education (Challenger Center) and the Association of Space Explorers (ASE) recently signed … Continue reading Challenger Center and Association of Space Explorers to partner in STEM education<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8957","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-activism","category-education"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p34aWK-2kt","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":9144,"url":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=9144","url_meta":{"origin":8957,"position":0},"title":"Challenger Learning Center with new design unveiled in San Antonio, Texas","author":"TopSpacer","date":"October 31, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"A message from the\u00a0Challenger Center: Challenger Center Unveils First Newly Designed Challenger Learning Center STEM education organization continues to inspire and educate students around the globe WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Challenger Center for Space Science Education (Challenger Center), the international science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education organization, unveiled a newly\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Activism"","block_context":{"text":"Activism","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?cat=3"},"img":{"alt_text":"Scobee-night[1]","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Scobee-night1-300x184.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":9761,"url":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=9761","url_meta":{"origin":8957,"position":1},"title":"Challenger Center marks 29 years since the Shuttle tragedy","author":"TopSpacer","date":"January 26, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"A message from the\u00a0 Challenger Center for Space Science Education: Challenger Center Marks 29 Years Since Shuttle Tragedy Crew\u2019s Legacy Lives On in Thriving STEM Education Organization WASHINGTON (January 26, 2015) \u2013 Challenger Center for Space Science Education (Challenger Center) and its network of 44 Centers around the globe will\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Activism"","block_context":{"text":"Activism","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?cat=3"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":5534,"url":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=5534","url_meta":{"origin":8957,"position":2},"title":"Challenger Center hosts Google+ Hangout with Virgin Galactic and Galactic Unite","author":"TopSpacer","date":"December 4, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"A message from\u00a0Challenger Center\u00a0about yesterday's Google+ Hangout with representatives from\u00a0Virgin Galactic\u00a0and\u00a0Galactic Unite\u00a0who answered questions from students at several Centers aropimd the US. 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