STEM

Out-Of-This-World Careers That Do Not Require Take-Off

You don't have to be an astronaut to explore space! NASA is not just astronauts. Nor does it exist only for the physical exploration of space. America’s space agency isn’t even just about space. Its major initiatives comprise astrophysics (the purest science of the cosmos), the study of our Solar System; aeronautics (focusing on improvements to aviation technology), Earth science, the examination of the Sun, space technology (which finds new ways to conduct robotic and human missions), and, the human exploration program.

Check out these five career paths that do not require take-off: 

By | 2018-07-11T21:50:25+00:00 May 29th, 2018|Categories: Careers, Education|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Out-Of-This-World Careers That Do Not Require Take-Off
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A Remarkable Resemblance: Outer Space and Virtual Space

The Space industry bears a remarkable resemblance to an industry that enriched most Space entrepreneurs: the Internet, another space that’s virtually out of this world. A generation ago, few people imagined that the “brick and mortar” world of retail would be rocked by an online bookstore named after a river, or that people would trust their money to flow through a place called PayPal, or that computer geeks would become billionaire celebrities while still in their twenties.

By | 2018-07-06T03:12:38+00:00 May 21st, 2018|Categories: Education, Technology|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on A Remarkable Resemblance: Outer Space and Virtual Space
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Missions for the Martian Classroom

Creativity and play are common themes in innovation and can help solve big problems. Give students agency in demonstrating mastery of content in fun and creative ways using a menu of options such as this:

By | 2018-07-06T03:15:46+00:00 April 8th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Missions for the Martian Classroom
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The STEM Crisis and Bounded Rationality in Education

Sometimes a relatively small, well-timed, deft intervention at the right injection point will set everything working again. A tune-up, a new carburetor: the right injection at the perfect injection point.

By | 2018-07-06T03:16:40+00:00 March 12th, 2018|Categories: Economy, Education|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on The STEM Crisis and Bounded Rationality in Education
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The Martians in Your Classroom TED Talk in Print

We have come along way in technological advances and space travel, but in order to lead the way in future missions, we have to think bigger in education as well. 

The Martian Classroom isn't just about space, it's a metaphor for the future of education and where we need to drive the learning space of the future by equipping students to thrive both on and off of planet Earth. 

Educators influence the future. The Martians in our classrooms are that future and will pave the way for humanity. What an awesome responsibility we have and they have!

We are just getting started. Let's propel the change rather than waiting for the change to propel us. 

By | 2018-07-06T03:16:56+00:00 March 6th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on The Martians in Your Classroom TED Talk in Print
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Tackling Significant Challenges

Our education system is tied closely to industry; first to agriculture, then to manufacturing, now to technology. In the future, we will continue to build on this technology as we explore Space. We have hardly scraped the surface in keeping up with accelerating technologies.  Dell Technologies predicts that 85% of the jobs in 2030 haven't been created yet. What steps do we need to make in order to ensure that our students are prepared for unknown jobs, on and off of our planet?

By | 2018-07-06T03:17:13+00:00 February 13th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Tackling Significant Challenges
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Technology Bonanza

Not only did these inventions quickly find their way into the lives of Americans, but many of them also produced abundant tax returns for the government itself. The plan catalyzed consumer industries and sent the U.S. economy soaring to unprecedented levels.

By | 2018-07-06T03:17:27+00:00 February 4th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Technology Bonanza
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Gen Mars

66 years separated the Wright Brothers from the Apollo 11 moon landing. The next great frontier is not too far away. The students in today's classrooms will not only witness colonies on the Moon and Mars, they will also be the ones taking on these great frontiers and paving the way for humanity.

By | 2018-07-06T03:21:39+00:00 January 13th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Gen Mars
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Spin-Offs: There’s More Space in Your Life Than You Realize!

When most people think of spinoffs, they likely think of radio programs, video games, fiction novels, products, or TV shows like Young Sheldon, a spinoff of the Big Bang Theory. It’s an opportunity to dive into a particular character or scene. But what about NASA Spinoffs- not the rocket boosters spinning back to earth, but products that are benefiting humanity and got their start as a NASA technology?

By | 2018-07-06T03:23:17+00:00 January 7th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Spin-Offs: There’s More Space in Your Life Than You Realize!
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Just the Stats!

When we look at the world’s biggest problems, most require solutions related to STEM. Based on this data, only a slight fraction of our country is able to solve these issues. In order to remain relevant and maintain our standing amongst nations, STEM education must be at the top-of-mind for every educator, politician, and when it comes down to it, every last one of us. Whether it’s discovering the cure for cancer, creating algorithms and systems for transportation, detecting the next terrorist attack, or developing the technology to send humans to Mars, the answer lies in equipping those in our classrooms with the knowledge, skills, the space to create, and the inspiration to do so.

By | 2018-07-06T03:23:47+00:00 January 6th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Just the Stats!
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