3M Young Scientist Challenge: Collaborating With TMG For The Future of STEAM

August 25, 2017 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

The Mars Generation is excited to announce a fun new initiative we are involved with that will start today, August 25, 2017, and run through October. We are thrilled to share that we are partnering with 3M to be part of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge Final Event taking place October 16-17, 2017.

Our founder, Astronaut Abby will be representing The Mars Generation at the 3M Young Scientist Challenge Final Event as the event Ambassador.

What does this mean?

Abby will be present at the final event to meet the finalists and spend time with them as they go through the final challenge. Abby will speak at the event, tour 3M labs and the 3M Innovation Center, watch and judge the final challenge presentations and much more. The finalists are group of amazing young scientists grades 5 – 8 from around the United States. Each finalist submitted a video of an innovative solution to solve an everyday problem and made it through judging to this final event. Tune into the #YoungScientist hashtag to follow along on this innovative scientific adventure.

The Mars Generation has chosen to collaborate with 3M (an organization known for scientific innovation) for the 3M Young Scientist Challenge Final Event because it closely aligns with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) education and part of our mission to excite and educate kids and adults about STEAM education and why it’s important to the future of humankind.

The Mars Generation’s innovative approach to leverage new media and technology has led us to become leaders in STEAM and space communications and advocacy. We are a nonprofit built on the backbone of using social media and technology to change the world! With over one million followers on social media and an estimated reach of over 25 million people, since our founding in 2015, we are excited to use our vast network to help share the 3M Young Scientist Challenge Final Event with the world and excite even more students to reach for their Mars!

We want to thank 3M for their donation to The Mars Generation for our work on this project. It means a lot to our community to have the support of a leader in science and technology. We look forward to this partnership and being a part of this exciting event that truly encompasses the mission of The Mars Generation.

***All posts that are part of this paid promotion will be marked with #ad, #paid or #sponsored. All proceeds of this work with 3M will be donated directly to The Mars Generation, to help us continue to carry out our mission.

Press Release: The Mars Generation Launches 24 Under 24: Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space Annual Awards Program

April 26, 2017 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Mars Generation is now accepting nominations for their newly launched 24 Under 24: Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space annual awards program. The awards aim to recognize exceptional students and young people ages 24 and under around the world who are making a difference in the world through science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics (STEAM) and/or space.

Abigail Harrison, the 19-year-old founder and leader of The Mars Generation says, “Voicing my dream to become an astronaut and part of the first crew to Mars has opened me up to many amazing experiences. This recognition program for young leaders is part of my work to inspire other young people to pursue their dreams and passions.”

“This recognition program for young leaders is part of my work to inspire other young people to pursue their dreams and passions.”

— Abigail Harrison

Nominations will be accepted through October 15, 2017 for students and young people meeting the following requirements:

Must be age 24 or under.
Can be from anywhere in the world.
Must be involved in any project or work within STEAM and/or space. This includes but is not limited to outreach work, publishing papers, speaking, research, competitions, inventions, innovation – projects that underscore leadership in STEAM and/or space exploration.

The nomination form can be found online at http://themarsgeneration.org/steam-space-awards. The 24 Under 24 Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space award recipients will be announced in December 2017. All students and young people are encouraged to join the TMG Student Space Ambassador Leadership program at no cost. Space Camp scholarships are also available to qualified young individuals.

Harrison was recognized as one of Ford and Huffington Post’s 20 Under 20 Next Generation of STEAM Pioneers for 2016. It was receiving this honor that inspired Harrison to build a space focused awards program through The Mars Generation. A tireless advocate for space exploration, Harrison is popularly known as ‘Astronaut Abby’ and delivers keynote addresses at school and community events, hosts web chats, and writes for science, space and mainstream publications as part of The Mars Generation’s Future of Space outreach program.

United Launch Alliance (ULA), will sponsor the Awards during 2017. ULA’s three families of launch vehicles – Atlas V, Delta II, and Delta IV – provide space launch services to NASA as well as other U.S. agencies.

About The Mars Generation

The Mars Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States founded by Abigail ‘Astronaut Abby’ Harrison. The organization is volunteer-driven with a board of directors that includes astronauts, engineers, scientists and professionals from the nonprofit and business communities. With a reach of more than 10 million people in the organization’s first year of operation and more than 1000 students from around the world participating in its Student Space Ambassador program, over 600 donors, 650 members and several space industry sponsors in place, the organization continues to grow and offer programs to excite and educate students and adults about the importance of human space exploration and STEAM education.

For more information on The Mars Generation go to: TheMarsGeneration.org
Yvonne Hundshamer
The Mars Generation
612-670-0337
email us here

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Press Release: New Advisory Board Formed For The Mars Generation Student Space Ambassador Leadership Program

April 7, 2017 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

New Advisory Board Formed For The Mars Generation Student Space Ambassador Leadership Program

INNOVATIVE LEAD FROM WITHIN MODEL WILL EMPOWER STUDENTS TO LEAD WITH PROFESSIONAL MENTORS

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, USA, April 6, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Mars Generation (TMG) is thrilled to announce the most recent initiative to grow their popular Student Space Ambassador Leadership Program (SSA). An advisory board with a focus on encouraging “leading from within” has been formed and will include students and professionals working together to expand and strengthen the SSA. The TMG SSA Advisory Board will be an opportunity for student leaders to grow into leadership roles within The Mars Generation and apply their skills and passion to strengthening and expanding the programs offered.

The new SSA advisory board is being launched with two inspiring leaders. Morgan Irons, a senior at Duke University majoring in Environmental Science and Biology, has an impressive student leadership resume and will serve as co-chair with Mike Johnson. As a leader in the aviation industry, Johnson has an established track record of implementing aviation programs to give inner-city students a chance to experience flying. Irons and Johnson have joined forces to build this advisory board to strengthen and grow The Mars Generation Student Space Ambassador Leadership program.

“The focus of The Mars Generation Student Space BoardAmbassador Leadership program is to excite young people about space and STEAM education and inspire students to create their own opportunities to excel in their future,” said advisory board co-chair Irons. “I am looking forward

Morgan Irons, Co-Chair SSA Advisory Board

to helping The Mars Generation grow this program and inspire students around the world to dream big and make those dreams a reality.” The Mars Generation Student Space Ambassador Leadership program was created to inspire, support and mentor the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) and the space-related industries. The program serves as a mentorship and leadership program for students as well as a workforce development and recruiting program for both STEAM and space industries. The Mars Generation Student Space Ambassador Leadership program has been credited as a major force for bringing forth our future leaders in STEAM and Space.

Mike Johnson, Co-Chair SSA Advisory Board

“The need for programs such as The Mars Generation’s SSA program is essential for our industries’ growth,” stated Kent Rominger, TMG Board member and VicePresident at Orbital ATK. “Being able to mentor, support, and encourage students to pursue the education and skills necessary to support the future of the STEAM and space industries is an exciting opportunity for The Mars Generation.”

True to The Mars Generation’s philosophy to Dream Big, Act Big and Inspire Others, Irons and Johnson launch the new board with several impressive initiatives:

1. Recruiting students and professionals to join as members of the board. The one-to-one ration is unique with one professional mentor position for every student, to provide guidance and help students grow their leadership skills.

2. 24 Under 24: Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space annual awards program. This is a new initiative that includes a public nomination process, judging, and annual awards to the selected 24 leaders to be recognized.

3. Aviation Scholarship Program: This new initiative, to cover introductory flights for students to give them a chance to fly, will launch in the fall of 2017. The goal is to show students the sky is not the limit and give them inspiration to dream big and pursue their goals.

4. Program development to include future rewards and recognition for student space ambassadors to inspire their work, curriculum and resource development for program and ongoing program support for growth and expansion.

About The Mars Generation

The Mars Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States. The organization is volunteer-driven with a board of directors that includes astronauts, engineers, scientists and professionals from the nonprofit and business communities. With a reach of more than 10 million people in the organization’s first year of operation and more than 1000 students from around the world participating in its Student Space Ambassador program, over 600 donors, 650 members and several space industry sponsors in place, the organization continues to grow and offer programs to excite and educate students and adults about the importance of human space exploration and STEAM education.

For more information on The Mars Generation go to: TheMarsGeneration.org

Media Contact:

Yvonne Hundshamer
The Mars Generation
612-670-0337
groundsupport@themarsgeneration.org

Upcoming Live Web Chat with Boeing SLS Engineer Myron Fletcher and Astronaut Abby

December 31, 2016 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

On January 11, 2017 we will be hosting a live web chat with host, Astronaut Abby, founder of The Mars Generation and TMG board member Myron Fletcher, Boeing Rocket Propulsion Engineer. Scroll to bottom of the post to learn more about Myron’s impressive career.

You watch the live event here from 2:00pm-3:00pm ET January 11, 2017.

And if you are a member of The Mars Generation you can sign up for a chance to win a slot as one of the additional guests of the chat. Members can also submit questions to be asked during the chat on the sign up form. This is a members only benefit. To learn about membership and sign up please click here.

If you are chosen you will join this live Google Hangout and be able to ask questions to Myron and Abby directly. This is one of he benefits of becoming a member. It’s not too late to sing up for a membership today and put your name in this drawing. Click here for more information.

If you are a TMG member you can sign up for a chance to be part of this chat here. Deadline for signing up is midnight ET January 9, 2017.

About Myron Fletcher, Boeing Rocket Propulsion Engineer

Myron is a Boeing early career employee from Tuskegee University who holds a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Science Engineering with a Minor in Physics (2013). He was selected for his passion for human space exploration, and ambitious research projects already under his belt during internships and assistantships. As a student, he worked on the fabrication of carbon/epoxy, developed simulations to model solar sail trajectories and control systems for deep space missions, performed wind tunnel tests on how different shapes affected drag, studied development of a biodegradable rocket for a NASA standard payload, and researched and designed a useable UAV for scientific research. At Boeing he now uses those experiences as a rocket design and propulsion engineer. Myron is responsible for the design and development of the Debris Screen A.K.A “debris catcher” for the Boeing Space Launch System core stage propulsion team and the Propellant Feed Filter and Hydrazine Filter for the Exploration Upper Stage – which are all critical components of the systems. Myron is also pursuing his Master of Science Engineering Management Degree from Duke.

Press Release: The United Arab Emirates Space Agency Invites 19-Year-Old Founder of The Mars Generation to Tour the Emirates Mars Mission and Space Center

November 30, 2016 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

The United Arab Emirates Space Agency Invites the 19-Year-Old Founder of The Mars Generation to Tour the Emirates Mars Mission and Space Center

Hoping to be a member of the first human crew to land on Mars in the 2030’s, an aspiring astronaut and social media darling works with leaders of the UAE to foster interest in STEM and space exploration

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn NOVEMBER 30, 2016 /PRWeb/ Abigail Harrison, also known as Astronaut Abby, American STEM education and space exploration advocate, will meet with leaders of the United Arab Emirates Space Agency and tour the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). Harrison is there specifically to view and experience the Hope Mars Probe program due to launch in 2020.

“It is an honor to be invited to tour the UAE Space Agency and see first-hand the commitment of this agency to the future of space. I am looking forward to gaining a personal view of the upcoming work the UAE is doing in Mars exploration with their Mars Hope Probe and other programs,” said Harrison. “Getting humans to Mars is something that will require collaboration among nations and private industry and I am honored to be a part of helping to share the Emirates Mars Mission with the world while representing my country.”

Touting a social media audience of over 600,000 fans and followers, Harrison is a recognized as a leader in her generation, the Mars generation – identified as the generation expected to first step foot on Mars in 2030.

Emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in the field of space exploration and inspiring youth toward a future in STEM and space, the UAE Space Agency has invited the 19-year-old aspiring astronaut to:

Tour the Emirates Mars Mission – the Hope Probe currently in the manufacture stages at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC.
Meet with leaders of the UAE Space Agency and tour the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.
Tour several UAE universities and meet with students and faculty collaborating with the UAE Space program.
Speak at Project Space January 24-25, 2017. This prominent space industry event brings the finest minds in the space sector to Dubai to share knowledge, ideas, their discoveries, and their hopes for an industry that will define the future of humanity. Renowned planetary scientist and leader of the NASA Cassini imaging science team, Dr. Carolyn Porco and Caltech Professor of Planetary Astronomy, Dr. Michael Brown and many other notable speakers, will join Harrison.
Tour Dubai and see local history and attractions to gain an understanding of the culture and people.

Commenting on the forthcoming visit of Abigail Harrison, Mona Al Qemzi, Assistant Director General at MBRSC, said: “Young people represent an important influence for STEM and space exploration. We are delighted to host a bright, motivated, and inspiring voice of the Mars generation and we look forward to having Abby share her stories with our community and agency.”

To tune into Harrison’s unprecedented UAE tour January 14 – January 26, 2017 follow the hashtag #TMGtoursUAE on Twitter and check out all her social media channels listed on her blog at AstronautAbby.com.

About Abigail Harrison

Harrison is the founder of The Mars Generation nonprofit. Currently a sophomore at Wellesley College in Massachusetts majoring in Astrobiology and Russian, Harrison is positioned to enter a PhD program upon graduation and continue her pursuit of becoming a scientist, astronaut and member of the first human crew to land on Mars in the 2030’s. Supporters around the world follow her journey to becoming an astronaut via the blog Harrison authors at AstronautAbby.org.

About The Mars Generation

The Mars Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States. The organization is volunteer-driven with a board of directors that includes astronauts, engineers, scientists and professionals from the nonprofit and business communities. With a reach of more than 10 million people in the organization’s first year of operation and more than 600 students from around the world participating in its Student Space Ambassador program, over 600 donors, 350 members and several space industry sponsors in place, the organization continues to grow and offer programs to excite and educate students and adults about the importance of human space exploration and STEM education.

About the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) was created and established by the Dubai Government in 2015. The Centre is integral to the strategic initiative put in place by the government to inspire scientific innovation, technological advancement, and to advance sustainable development in Dubai and the wider UAE. The Centre is comprised of a team of leading UAE engineers, analysts and experts all working towards positioning the UAE as an internationally renowned leader within the field of science and technology. By developing new technology, expertise, and intellectual property, it is hoped that the UAE can emerge as a global front-runner within the industry.

As part of the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to their space program, the Arab nation plans to send a probe to Mars in 2020. The Emirates Mars Mission – Hope Probe is currently in the manufacture stages at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). The probe will journey to the Red Planet to study the climate and the reasons behind the deterioration of the Martian atmosphere. The data will then be shared with the global space and scientific communities. The UAE has prioritised the space sector as being one of the key components of its drive towards a sustainable post-oil economy.

About the partnership between NASA and the UAE Space Agency

In June 2016 NASA and the UAE Space Agency formalized cooperation in the exploration of Mars as the first field of collaboration between the agencies by signing an Implementing Arrangement under the Framework. The Implementing Arrangement establishes a joint steering group to guide discussions about potential future projects that contribute to exploring the Red Planet.

Media Contact:
Yvonne Hundshamer
612-670-0337
groundsupport@themarsgeneration.org

Live Twitter #MarsChat: Give to Mars Day 2016

November 16, 2016 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

We are so excited to be hosting our annual Give to Mars Day event and Potato Challenge for the second year on November 17, 2016. The annual Potato Challenge and Give to Mars Day are such an exciting events that bring awareness to the importance of STEM education and human deep space exploration to people all over the world, while also raising funds to support our programs at The Mars Generation including sending kids with economic need to Space Camp on unique 100% paid scholarships that include transportation.

You can follow the live stream of the event by following the hashtag #PotatoChallenge here.

We are excited be continuing in our tradition of holding a #MarsChat on Twitter

Our founder Astronaut Abby will be hosting the chat and answering questions too! But this year we thought why host one chat when we can host 3! Follow the #MarsChat hashtag at the following times and feel free to submit questions for each of our guests during the chat:

1:00pm CST Astronaut Abby with special guest Joe Cassidy, Executive Director of Space Programs Aerojet Rocketdyne, Twitter: @MarsJoe (see bio below)

6:00PM CST Astronaut Abby with special guest Morgan Irons, Duke University undergraduate student and founder of Deep Space Ecology, LLC, and a leader of The Mars Generation Student Space Ambassador Program Twitter:@dukemorganmars (see bio below)

8:30PM CST Astronaut Abby with special guest Andrew Rader PhD, Aerospace Engineer at Space X, Twitter: @marsrader (see bio below)

Join us for a fun Q&A, and have the opportunity to ask some of your own questions.

Astronaut Abby, Founder of The Mars Generation, aspiring scientist and astronaut

Abigail Harrison, a.k.a. Astronaut Abby, is a sophomore at Wellesley College. She is studying Astro-Biology and Russian and working toward becoming a scientist and eventually a NASA astronaut.

Five years ago, Abby began sharing her dream of becoming one of the first astronauts to Mars online and today she has built a community of more than a half million followers and fans who support her dream and the dreams of many other amazing young people. To expand this community of support, Abby established a worldwide outreach initiative to engage students across the world about space, STEM and reaching for one’s dreams. She turned this outreach program into The Mars Generation (themarsgeneration.org) – a nonprofit with a goal to serve as a catalyst to identify students with an interest in these areas and nurture their study in STEM education.

Abby is recognized as a leader in the space community, working as a space ambassador herself with a focus on educating and exciting people around the world about the importance of space exploration to the future of humankind. To find Abby, visit her website at www.AstronautAbby.com

Joe Cassidy, Executive Director of Space Programs Aerojet Rocketdyne

Joe Cassady is the Executive Director of Space Programs in the Washington DC Operations for Aerojet Rocketdyne, where he helps oversee strategy development and architectures for future space and launch systems. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University as well as a Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering at the George Washington University. He has 33 years of experience in propulsion and mission and systems analysis, and has authored more than 50 technical papers dealing with electric propulsion, power and attitude control systems and mission analysis. His experience includes flight projects for both the U.S. Air Force and NASA. In addition, he has served on a number of advisory groups for NASA and the Department of Defense. He is an Associate Fellow of the AIAA; vice-president of the Electric Rocket Propulsion Society; and serves on the board of directors for ExploreMars, a non-profit dedicated to STEM and human Mars exploration.

Morgan Irons, Founder of Deep Space Ecology LLC

Morgan Irons is a senior at Duke University, majoring in environmental science and biology with a chemistry minor. For two years, she has been performing research on closed ecological systems for space habitation. Morgan founded the company, Deep Space Ecology LLC, to solve the problems surrounding sustainable human settlement in space by creating marketable solutions for sustainable living on Earth. She serves as the Chief Science Officer, with her main projects currently centered on the pre-treatments required to grow plants and allow organisms to live in regolith conditions.

Andrew Rader, PhD, Aerospace Engineer Space X

Andrew Rader is an Aerospace Engineer with a PhD in human spaceflight from MIT (2009). He’s also a Game Designer, Author, Youtuber, and winner of Discovery Channel’s #1 series Canada’s Greatest Know-it-All. Andrew is an avid trivia player and public speaker, occasionally giving talks at schools, convention panels, museums, and other venues. His Youtube series ‘Cooking on Mars’ describes the strangest kids of foods we might eat on Mars. His latest venture is Mars Rover Rescue, a children’s book about a team of space explorers who head to the red planet to search for a missing rover (out xmas 2016, available on Kickstarter now at www.rover-rescue.com).

The Mars Generation Founder Named 20 Under 20 STEAM Pioneer

November 8, 2016 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

We are excited to announce that our founder, Abigail Harrison, has been chosen as one of Ford and Huffington Post’s 20 Under 20 Next Generation of STEAM Pioneers for 2016. Harrison, known online as Astronaut Abby, has been recognized for her outreach work with The Mars Generation and her involvement in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).

It is an honor to lead my generation, the Mars generation, to this new frontier, Mars. I hope to someday be the first person to step foot on the red planet or to inspire the person who does take those first steps. – Abigail Harrison

The Huffington Post teamed up with Ford Motor Company and assembled this list of “the most impressive under-20-year-olds to show you the next generation of the best and brightest innovators.” Among those listed there are inventors, scientists, coders, artists and so many other young leaders. We are thrilled to see such a strong group of leaders included and to have our founder and organization recognized for our work.

Harrison’s work to build our organization, The Mars Generation, has been very successful. As a brand new organization we had a reach of over 10 million people in our first year, have over 600 donors, 350 members, 600 Student Space Ambassadors and continue to grow our Space Camp scholarship program. This work has helped to advance the excitement and understanding of the importance of STEAM education and human space exploration to the future of humanity. As a community we are proud to work with Harrison to accomplish these goals.

I appreciate the recognition from Ford and Huffington Post and want to thank every person who has been a supporter of my work which includes the advisory board, volunteers, donors, members, students who are part of The Mars Generation and the over 600,000 people following my journey to Mars online. It is their support and hard work and dedication that has made this organization such a huge success that continues to change the world. – Abigail Harrison

Please check out the announcement on the Huffington Post website under their What’s Working Inspiration Generation series presented by Ford Motor company and learn about the amazing group of individuals that have been making a name for themselves in STEAM while chasing their dreams before reaching the age of 20.

TMG Members: Get a chance to hangout on Google with Astronaut Wendy Lawrence and our founder

October 3, 2016 By Leave a Comment

As as a member of The Mars Generation you will be eligible for special webinars, events and opportunities. This includes discounts with our partners, discounts on our – soon to be opened online store and also opportunities like this fun upcoming Google Hangout.

Sign up NOW for a TMG Member Today and Get Cool Space Swag! Details Here!

Google Hangout Details

Join us Saturday October 8, 2016 at 3pm CST with our guests retired astronaut Captain Wendy Lawrence and our founder 19 year old aspiring astronaut Abby Harrison. Click here to watch the hangout!

We have 8 slots for members to join Astronaut Wendy Lawrence and our founder 19 year old Abigail Harrison known to many as Astronaut Abby – who aspires to be the first astronaut to make it to Mars. Get a chance to ask Astro Wendy a veteran astronaut and Abby (a astronaut hopeful of the future) questions and have an opportunity to chat. To enter for a chance to win a slot to join this hangout click here. Enter by October 7, 2016.

How TMG Members can submit questions for the hangout

Any member can also submit questions to our two guests. To enter for a chance to win a slot in the hangout and/or ask questions click here.

The hangout will be live and open for anyone who is part of our community to watch. That means non-members can watch it too!

Sign up to be a member and get cool space swag too!

If you have not signed up as a member, don’t delay! You can sign up here and right now we have a founding member birthday membership package that is available for a limited time. Check it out here and signup now to join in the fun and get all the perks of membership.

Astronaut Abby is Kicking off the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) Alumni Webinar Series

September 22, 2016 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

We are excited to announce that our founder, Astronaut Abby, will be kicking off an Alumni Webinar Series for AEOP, Army Educational Outreach Program. This Alumni Webinar Series will give alumni all over the country the opportunity connect with one another to continue their learning and journey in STEM. The series will launch in October and will allow alumni to hear from success stories from those in the STEM field first hand.

This webinar series is such a great opportunity for people of all ages to hear and learn more about STEM. We are so honored to have Abby be a guest on the first two webinars on October 8 and October 10, 2016. Abby will have the opportunity to share her involvement in STEM and our worldwide outreach initiative to engage students in all things STEM, space and also talk about the importance of students pursuing their dreams.

The AEOP, Army Educational Outreach Program is dedicated to providing both students and teachers a synergetic portfolio of Army-sponsored STEM classes that attract and inspire the next generation of talent. AEOP provides courses for K through College level in order to establish a diverse and highly competent workforce for the Army, Department of Defense and the nation.

The AEOP’s priorities and core objectives are to broaden and diversify the STEM talent pool,to support and empower teachers with unique Army resources, and to develop a sustainable STEM education outreach infrastructure.

Team America Rocketry Challenge’s National Finals 2016

May 16, 2016 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

TARC 2016 We were so honored to be asked to attend Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC)’s National Finals in Washington, DC May 13- 14. Our very own Astronaut Abby spoke at the Safety Briefing. She delivered a strong message to the hundreds of students in attendance to take everything they have experienced through this competition back to their communities and share it. They were encouraged to not only share what they learned but inspire others to dream big and support STEM. This was an exceptional way to get kids excited about learning, STEM, and chasing their dreams!

Photo courtesy of TARC

We had a lot of fun checking out the finals and seeing every team compete, even though the weather took a
turn for the worse and things had to end early. There were over 100 teams in attendance and the top 10 teams split $100,000 in scholarships. We were amazed by all of the teams and want to say congratulations to each and every participant. You are all winners!

Here are some photos from the events! We are already looking forward to continuing our partnership with TARC. Together we can change the world!

The Safety briefing crowd! Lots of students. Lots of fun!

On the stage speaking to students. Astronaut Abby rocks it!