Press Release: United Launch Alliance CEO Lends Leadership to the Advisory Board for The Mars Generation Nonprofit

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Salvatore T. Tory Bruno president and chief executive for United Launch Alliance (ULA)

United Launch Alliance (ULA) President and Chief Executive Tory Bruno

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA , UNITED STATES, October 3, 2017 / — United Launch Alliance (ULA) President and Chief Executive Tory Bruno joins The Mars Generation (TMG) as a leading member of the advisory board. In support of a common mission to further deep space and interplanetary exploration, Bruno will apply his extensive industry background to help guide board objectives and advocate for the non-profit organization as an advisory board member.

“Serving on the advisory board of The Mars Generation is an incredible honor,” said Bruno of the election. “There is no better way to build a pipeline of enthusiastic and capable young people for tomorrow’s jobs than to work directly with an organization devoted to cultivating the next generation of space explorers and the teams of brilliant minds needed to support them.”

The Mars Generation operates several core programs including the Future of Space Outreach Program, the Space Camp Scholarship Program and the Student Space Ambassador Leadership Program (SSA). All programs focus on reaching the mission of The Mars Generation which is to excite young people and adults about human space exploration and STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) education and foster an understanding of the importance of these two elements to the future of humankind on Earth.

“With the extensive and diverse background of our advisory board, The Mars Generation continues to be innovators in the nonprofit, STEAM and space sectors,” said Abigail Harrison, TMG founder and board chair. “We are leveraging technology to reach a large international audience to truly cultivate their passion for STEAM education and space exploration.”

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 25 million people in the organization’s first two years of operation and more than 1,200 students from around the world participating in its Student Space Ambassador program, over 450 donors, 1,000 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.

About United Launch Alliance
With more than a century of combined heritage, United Launch Alliance is the nation’s most experienced and reliable launch service provider. ULA has successfully delivered more than 115 satellites to orbit that aid meteorologists in tracking severe weather, unlock the mysteries of our solar system, provide critical capabilities for troops in the field and enable personal device-based GPS navigation.

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

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

Press Release: “Embracing the Future” Youth Conference invites the 20-Year-Old Founder of The Mars Generation to Istanbul, Turkey

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Astronaut Abby Speaking at Kennedy Space Center

International space and science ambassador to speak with student leaders from over 57 countries to foster excitement for space exploration and STEAM education

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2017 / — Abigail Harrison, also known as Astronaut Abby, a 20-year-old aspiring astronaut and international ambassador for space exploration and science, technology, education, arts, and math (STEAM) education has been invited by the Al Sharq Youth Forum to represent The Mars Generation nonprofit at their Annual ‘Embracing the Future’ Conference in Istanbul, Turkey October 7- October 8, 2017. Harrison will appear as a guest speaker to talk about her own journey toward becoming an astronaut and being the first person to step on Mars. She will also share the story about The Mars Generation, a nonprofit founded by Harrison that is dedicated to advancing space exploration and STEAM education.

The Al Sharq ‘Embracing the Future’ Conference is an opportunity for hundreds of young leaders from around the world to find dynamic solutions to pressing issues facing the world today. Over 800 participants, including more than 60 experts, academics, policy-makers, current and former elected officials, and journalists will gather in peer learning and best practice sessions. The goal of the two-day event is to create an awareness among youth and youth leadership for both practical and programmatic approaches to navigating a constantly changing world. The agenda for the event includes workshops, competitions, performances, and more from across cultures.

“It is an honor to be invited to the Al Sharq ‘Embracing the Future’ Conference and see first-hand the commitment of young leaders from around the world to creating positive change” said Harrison. “Getting humans to Mars is something that will require collaboration among nations, and I am delighted to be able to share my own story as well as speak about The Mars Generation’s work to invite people of all ages and all interests into the conversation about space exploration.”

It is an honor to be invited to the Al Sharq ‘Embracing the Future’ Conference and see first-hand the commitment of young leaders from around the world to creating positive change.”— Abigail ‘Astronaut Abby’ Harrison

Currently with an audience of more than one million fans and followers, Harrison is recognized as a leader in her generation, the Mars generation – identified as the generation expected to first step foot on Mars in the mid 2030’s.

Emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in the field of space exploration and inspiring youth toward a future in STEAM and space, the Al Sharq Forum has invited the 20-year-old aspiring astronaut to:

  • Be a Guest Speaker in a Spotlight segment titled “The Mars Generation.”
  • Participate in a diverse variety of sessions including several keynote speeches, dialogues and panels that are aimed at broadening the outlook of the participants in several topics.
  • Offer hope to young leaders and encourage them to find dynamic solutions to the pressing issues facing the world today.
  • Tour Turkey and see local history and attractions to gain an understanding of the culture and people.

For real time updates of Harrison’s unprecedented tour of Turkey as an international space and STEAM ambassador from October 6- October 10, 2017 follow the hashtag #TMGtoursTurkey on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Abigail Harrison
Harrison is the founder of The Mars Generation nonprofit. Currently a junior 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 an 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 and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

About The Mars Generation
The Mars Generation is a 501(c)(3) international nonprofit founded in 2015 in the United States. The organization offers programs to excite and educate students and adults about the importance of human space exploration and STEAM education. The organization is volunteer-driven with a board of directors that includes astronauts, engineers, scientists and professionals from the nonprofit and business communities. The organization has had tremendous growth in the first two years of operation with more than one million followers on social media and a reach of more than 25 million people.

About the Al Sharq Forum
The Al Sharq Forum is an independent international network whose mission is to develop long-term strategies to ensure the political development, social justice, and economic prosperity of the people of the Al-Sharq region located in the Middle East. The Al Sharq Forum reaches its mission through public-spirited research and high-quality events, promoting the ideals of democratic participation, multi-stakeholder dialogue and social justice.

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

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

The Mars Generation Announces #AskAbby Feature on Our YouTube Show

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Ask Abby at Kennedy Space Center

Our leader and founder, Abigail Harrison aka Astronaut Abby, is a student who aspires to  become an astronaut. Astronaut Abby appears regularly at events around the world as an International Space and STEM Ambassador to educate and excite people about the importance of space exploration and STEM education to the future of  humankind. During these appearances Abby usually speaks and then answers questions. The Q and A has always been wildly popular. Due to the popularity we have decided to give our online community an opportunity to ask Astronaut Abby questions. Abby will answer questions submitted as part of a regular feature on our YouTube show, The Science and Space Show. This is a really exciting opportunity to get your most pressing space and science questions answered.

How You Can Ask Astronaut Abby Questions?

If you have a question for Abby you can submit it now using this  simple form .

We look forward to having educators, parents, students and anyone else who is curious about space exploration to get involved and #AskAbby your space questions. This is an opportunity for classrooms and individuals to directly connect with Astronaut Abby and ignite their curiosity. Please feel free to #AskAbby as many questions as you have.*

To #AskAbby a question simply fill out this form now.

Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel here to get updates of our new episodes of The Science and Space Show and our exciting new #AskAbby features!

*Abby will make an attempt to answer as many questions as possible. There is no guarantee your #AskAbby questions will be answered or how quickly they will be answered.

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

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3M Young Scientist Challenge

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.

The Mars Generation Los Angeles Tour – JPL and Endeavour here we come!

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The Mars Generation is venturing out west for the second time this summer to Los Angeles!

Our first visit was a quick 36 hour visit that did not leave us time to tour all the great space industries, but fortunately we have been invited back to California and this time we are able to spend a whole week seeing the sights.

The tour will take place the week of August 27 to September 1 and will include visits to popular locations such as NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the California Science Center, SpaceX, Aerojet Rocketdyne, and more! 

On Tuesday, August 29, our founder and leader Astronaut Abby will be visiting the California Science Center and taking a private tour of the Endeavour exhibit with curator Dr. Kenneth Phillip. This is a special visit for Abby because she viewed the last Endeavour launch in 2011, and this experience led to her meeting her mentor Astronaut Luca Parmitano. Visiting Endeavour six years later is exciting as it is a big part of the founding of The Mars Generation. To learn more about this story watch Astronaut Abby’s Tedx Talk here.

Additionally, our founder, Astronaut Abby, will be doing some filming for a documentary called Chasing Earhart, which will serve as a case study on the life and disappearance of Amelia. “Our project, from the outset, is foundationally different from any project associated with Amelia that has come before it. We have no bias and no stake in anything other than finding out the truth regarding her disappearance.” You can learn more about this project here.

We are excited to be including several of our past Space Camp scholarship recipients in the tour. Three of our recipients will be joining the JPL tour on Thursday, August 31st! It’s so special to reconnect with these students and also give them another “out of this world” experience to keep inspiring them towards their own passions in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and space! The students attending the tour are: Milagro G., Merary M. and Tiffany H. Watch for updates as we share all kinds of videos and photos of this reunification!

We will be updating our channels multiple times daily throughout the week so make sure you follow us on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and follow Astronaut Abby on her Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, too.

Follow the hashtag #TMGtoursLA to follow the entire tour as it unfolds. Lots of surprises in store!

TMG Interviews HI-SEAS Mission V Crew

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Becca Browder

Becca Browder, The Mars Generation blog editor and writer

The Mars Generation is excited to announce that we’re doing a feature of the HI-SEAS Mars Analog Mission! Our blog editor and writer, Becca Browder, will conduct an interview with the crew that includes questions submitted by The Mars Generation members, a perk offered to members only.

The Hawai’i Space Exploration and Analog Simulation (HI-SEAS) project is a NASA-funded research program operated by the University of Hawai’i in which crew members live in isolation for a long-duration mission with conditions simulating those of an actual mission to Mars. The crew experiences a simulated 20-minute communications delay, lives in the 1,200-square-foot habitat, and goes outside only while wearing mock spacesuits. Led by UH Mānoa professor Kim Binsted, the mission’s purpose is to study crew selection and the effects of long-term isolation on teams.

Four crews have previously completed missions at the site on Mauna Loa in Hawai’i, and now the six crew members of Mission V are nearing the end of their eight-month mission. We solicited questions from our members and selected a few of these to include in the interview. The crew gathered together to answer the questions as a group.

Come back to watch the whole interview and see what it’s like to live on “Mars”!

Meet the Crew

Originally posted by the University of Hawai’i News

HI-SEAS Mars Analogue Mission

The HI-SEAS Mars Analogue Mission crew before entering the habitat on Mauna Loa in Hawai’i on January 19, 2017. (L to R) Joshua Ehrlich, Laura Lark, Sam Payler, Brian Ramos, Jay Bevington and Ansley Barnard. Photo courtesy of the University of Hawai’i.

Ansley Barnard is an engineer from Reno, Nevada who has worked for NASA and Boeing on advanced composite structures and has designed aerodynamic bodywork for cars racing in the 100th Indy 500. She has a BS in aeronautics and astronautics from the University of Washington. Prior to HI-SEAS, she worked in engineering optimization for Ford Motor Company.

James Bevington is a freelance researcher with a passion for space. He has a BSC from the University of Tennessee, an MSc from the University of Georgia and an MSc from the International Space University. Prior to HI-SEAS he was a visiting researcher at International Space University and a consultant for Northwestern University.

Joshua Ehrlich is a systems engineer for Lockheed Martin working on test and verification of the Orion European Service Module. He has a BS in aerospace engineering from the University of Florida and an MS in mechanical engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His previous work experience includes integration and testing on both the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle and Veggie and Advanced Plant Habitat payloads at NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre.

Laura Lark is a computer scientist who grew up on a small farm in unincorporated Whatcom County, Washington. She has a BS in computer science from Brown University and, prior to joining the HI-SEAS crew, spent five years as a software engineer at Google working on search serving and indexing infrastructure.

Samuel Payler is a doctoral candidate at the UK Centre for Astrobiology, University of Edinburgh. He has been involved with a number of analog programs including NASA’s BASALT program, the MINAR project and BISAL which is the world’s first deep subsurface astrobiology laboratory. He has an MSci from the University of Birmingham and prior to HI-SEAS was researching life in hypersaline deep subsurface environments.

Brian Ramos is a Portuguese-American with dual engineering degrees in biomedical and electrical engineering. He also has a master’s degree in international space studies from the International Space University. Prior to joining HI-SEAS his professional experience included project work at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre and work with Engineering World Health to repair media equipment in Rwanda.

The Mars Generation Joins Kennedy Space Center’s Summer of Mars [VIDEO]

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We are honored that The Mars Generation was invited to be part of the Kennedy Space Center’s Summer of Mars events! On August 5, 2017 our founder, Astronaut Abby made an appearance at the Kennedy Space Center as a special guest speaker to talk about our nonprofit and our important work at The Mars Generation. Watch to learn more about how The Mars Generation was founded and our important work!

To learn more about The Mars Generation, be sure to sign up for updates and also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Google +! Onward to Mars!

The Mars Generation Breaking World Records with National Geographic Kids

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World record toilet paper roll structure

Photograph by Hilary Andrews / National Geographic

The Mars Generation is excited about our partnership with National Geographic Kids this past year to support a record-breaking project in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)! On May 31st, at their Washington, D.C. headquarters, National Geographic Kids unveiled the results: a giant rocketship made out of toilet-paper rolls. A representative from the Guinness Book of World Records, Jimmy Coggins, was one among a team of surveyors that certified this toilet paper roll structure, earning it a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Using a grand total of 20,241 rolls, it measures up at an impressive 24 feet tall with a volume of 456.23 cubic feet, or 12.92 cubic meters.

As advocates for STEAM education, The Mars Generation played an integral role in gaining public support for the project. We chose to promote this effort because it fits our mission: to excite young people and adults about human space exploration and STEAM education and foster an understanding of the importance of these two elements to the future of humankind on Earth. What better way to do this than by breaking a world record?

The Mars Generation participated by posting and encouraging their audience of over 970,000 social media followers to help spread the word and encourage people to get excited and participate. With a goal to excite kids and families about STEAM, a project like this is monumental in what it has accomplished.

Rachel Buchholz, VP and editor-in-chief of National Geographic Kids magazines commented: “We thought that building a giant sculpture of a rocket, using toilet-paper-roll tubes we usually just throw away, would be a fun way to get conversations started about upcycling and space.” Such a conversation it did start, evidenced by the amount of people that contributed. YouTube personalities Parry Gripp and Hank Green, former U.S. Children’s Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis, and Major League Soccer stars were among some notable contributors.

Jeff Herold - TMG member and STEM teacherAmongst the contributors was The Mars Generation’s own, STEAM educator Jeff Herald, known as @STEMJeff on Twitter. Jeff collected and submitted hundreds of toilet paper rolls for the project from his middle school students in Arizona. Thousands of other community members of The Mars Generation also contributed to the project.

The Mars Generation was glad to partner with National Geographic Kids on a project that encouraged students around the world to Dream Big, Act Big, and Inspire Others. We were honored to join several outstanding organizations as partners including Girls Who Code, DIY, National Geographic Education, DreamUp, Life is Good and the California Science Center. The Mars Generation was also thrilled to work in conjunction with project sponsor, Toyota Highlander.

To learn more about The Mars Generation, be sure to sign up for future blog posts. Additionally, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Google +, or donate to our nonprofit to show your support.

TMG’s 24 Under 24 Leaders In STEAM Awards: Get Nominated Now!

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24 Under 24
Around the world, students and young people are accomplishing amazing things in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).  Such accomplishments are driving us towards a brighter future filled with ingenuity and advances in scientific enterprise. Often, we do not recognize students and young people for their work, or realize that indeed young individuals are changing the world and contributing in a real way to a better society.

We aim to recognize some of these accomplishments with our annual 24 Under 24 Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space Awards.

We are thrilled to be working with Aerojet Rocketdyne and United Launch Alliance (ULA) as sponsors of the awards. We are thankful for their support of the awards and helping to make this happen for all students!

Hurry and get nominated and/or nominate student or young individual today to be considered for recognition by the TMG 24 Under 24 Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space Awards. 

Aside from giving a well-meaning mom bragging rights (and you, too), why should a student or young person be interested in this award?  The awards will:

  • stand out as an achievement on college applications, job resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and more.
  • bring credibility and recognition to students and young people for future endeavors.
  • distinguish talented young STEAM individuals and build credibility for future work.
  • introduce young people to the professional world of STEAM, and connect them to like-minded people.
  • spread the word about the young individual’s current projects, acting as an outreach tool to boost public interest.
  • empower the recipient to inspire other students and young people with their story.
  • and much more!

Space camp 24 under 24 awardsAdditionally, because of the recognition from the awards, young individuals are immediately linked to The Mars Generation community of STEAM and space supporters.  With a support network that aims to motivate and push dreams even further, there is no limit to what a young leader may continue to accomplish.  These accomplishments inspire others in similar positions to pursue their STEAM ambitions, creating a positive ripple of change.

Students and young leaders, don’t hesitate to ask a mentor, advisor, teacher, or any other adult in your life to nominate you by filling out the form here.  Your application will be strongest if it comes from a mentor, teacher or community member.  The time to pursue your dreams and celebrate your hard-earned accomplishments is now!  You don’t have to hope and wait to be discovered – being open about your triumphs and asking for recognition is a big part of success.  Share the awards page and application link now with the adults in your life and ask them to nominate you today!

Some ways in which students and young people are making a difference in STEAM and space today include (these ideas are to help you think hard about who to nominate):

  • Leveraging online tools as a way to become a young STEAM communicator and excite others about the world of STEAM.
  • Combining art and technology in the form of 3D printing to model our world.
  • Starting STEAM and space clubs at school to connect to peers with a common interest.
  • Participating in science fairs around the world.
  • Innovating with technology to change the world.
  • Using art as a way to excite people about science and technology.
  • Participating in robotics, STEAM and other competitions.
  • Launching their own companies that advocate for STEAM education.
  • Producing Youtube videos which inform the public about STEAM and space.
  • Solving real-world problems with STEAM-based solutions
  • Doing outreach such as reading to kids about STEAM subjects, speaking, writing for online publications and more!
  • Do you want to see your accomplishments in science, technology, engineering, arts, and/or mathematics (STEAM) and space to be recognized?  Encourage a trusted adult to nominate you today!

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 24 Under 24 Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space Award recipients will be announced in December 2017.

Press Release: Recruiting Students and Professionals to Join as Members of The Mars Generation SSA Board

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Space Advocacy Group Matches Students to Industry Mentors for Leadership of STEAM Workforce Program

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Mars Generation (TMG) announces an exciting opportunity to shape the future of their popular Student Space Ambassador Leadership Program (SSA).

The-Mars-Generation-MembersThe Mars Generation is seeking students and professionals who believe in their philosophy to Dream Big, Act Big and Inspire Others, to apply to the SSA Board. Both students and professional mentors can help lead efforts to build a stronger tomorrow by energizing youth today about science, technology, engineering, arts, math (STEAM) and space while also educating kids and adults about the importance of both to humankind.

“The stars inspire us to reach for our own dreams, no matter what that dream is. When you pursue a dream you need a lot of help.” stated Captain Wendy Lawrence, TMG Board member, Naval Aviator and NASA Astronaut.

The Mars Generation Student Space Ambassador Leadership Program includes students and professionals working together to help each other while applying their skills and passion to strengthening and expanding the SSA and the programs offered. The one-to-one ratio of the SSA advisory board encourages “leading from within” with one professional mentor position for every student, to provide guidance and help students grow their leadership skills.

The Mars Generation reaches a broad audience, creating a groundswell of support for space exploration and compelling funding of space exploration benefitting the future of the Mars generation. Board members will have exciting opportunities to collaborate with many other space and STEAM organizations while strengthening and growing the SSA and programs offered.

The Mars Generation is volunteer-driven with executive and advisory boards of leaders from the space industry as well as nonprofit, education and business sectors. Whether you are a space industry professional, teacher, or a student with an interest in STEAM… regardless of your job title or area of study, if you are interested in joining The Mars Generation as a member of the SSA advisory board, apply now.

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.

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 1200 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
groundsupport@themarsgeneration.org

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