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In October, the Aerospace and Innovation Academy successfully executed its 2nd annual SmallSat Education Conference. The conference was...

From acting as an encouraging learning tool to inspiring critical discoveries, CubeSats–small satellites/payloads–have played an...

Recently, I have been planning one of the Wolfpack’s next and most audacious CubeSat. This mission will detect Galactic Cosmic Rays...

Since the first Apollo missions, scientists and doctors alike have expressed concern about the effects of space on human health,...

Understanding methods of maximizing a space mission–whether it be in the design, materials, or function of a spacecraft–is a critical...

Recently, the Wolfpack went through integration for our FlipSat-1 satellite. It is a mission to validate the usage of Micro: bits in...

Many adolescents and adults may recall early childhood as a time to explore novel and exciting topics–from athletics to healthcare and...

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more prevalent in common discussions surrounding academia, industry, and the...

We on Earth may consider music a common pleasure, not truly pondering music’s connection to STEM, or specifically, aerospace. Recent...

Being an engineer is no easy feat, especially when dealing with space. Some may assume that engineering is an invariable field that may...

The infinite-seeming nature of space is unique in its many unknowns. Our historic moon landings and upcoming Artemis explorations are...

Extraplanetary environments are often thought of as desolate and dry compared to our biodiverse planet. Yet, there are several parallels...

Rapid population growth, as seen in the past two hundred years, has enabled revolutionary developments, from technology to science, to...

In a previous blog, we discussed the implications and ethics of sending robots to space; with our current reliance on automated...

A large part of our role in space is designing, building, and testing machinery to expand our exploratory horizon. Several of these...

Although aviation and aerospace are similar in a general sense, they otherwise might appear as polar opposites; one is used by millions...

Lyndon B. Johnson once said, “No national sovereignty rules in outer space. Those who venture there go as envoys of the entire human...

Large aeronautical corporations, including NASA, SpaceX, and affiliated industries are often thought of as the diverse pioneers of...

Computer programming and aeronautical industries are frequently grouped in the large STEM umbrella, but aren’t always associated with...

With every technological development–whether it be in the scopes of occupational machinery or personal convenience–comes problems and...

Currently, discussions relating to diseases, whether they be contagious, hereditary, or chronic, are widespread and will continue to...

Middle and high school are crucial years of a students’ life, both in their academic endeavors and personal strides. While students with...

We here at the Aerospace and Innovation Academy frequently reference CubeSats, along with orbiting policies, whether it be in our own...

When we think of extraterrestrial life, tangible and exotic beings, such as ET and Chewbacca, probably come to mind. However, we may not...

In a previous blog, we reflected on a Student Project Spotlight in showing the importance of CubeSats as a teaching device for students...

In recent years, discussions of lunar space tourism and other forms of public space travel have been rapidly orbiting the world....

When we think of robots in space, R2-D2 and C-3PO come to mind; despite this relation, tangible robots have been a crucial component in...

With new uncertainties that arise in and out of the classroom, prospective college students may face doubt or concern in applying to...

Since the prospect of space travel emerged worldwide, particularly in the mid-1900s, thousands of children and adults have dreamed of...

Most of us have heard the term "gifted." Perhaps you or your own child has been classified as such. Most people assume gifted students...

We are all well aware by now that technology is our future. Countless new startups have become very successful very quickly based on...

We all know about the importance of STEM education and the STEM workforce, but what we may not understand is the intersectionality of...

We are all familiar with traditional ways to give back to our community, including food drives, soup kitchens, or just generally...

In the past, we have talked about STEM and what it means for fueling middle and high school students' passions. Today, we take a look at...

If you have been keeping up with our podcasts and blogs so far, you may have heard us use this term before: edupreneur. We are talking...

When you ask a young child what they want to be when they grow up, a typical answer is an astronaut, engineer, or doctor (or possibly a...

We've spoken previously on this blog about the importance of incorporating a student's interests into their lessons and schoolwork. We...

As with any school subject, it can be difficult to keep kids engaged in science and STEM as it is traditionally taught. As we become...

The Science Fair can be a student's chance to showcase their creativity, curiosity, and propensity for science, but for some it means...

Even as COVID has changed the landscape of higher learning and the requirements it takes for students to be considered at their top...

If you are a STEM teacher, or if you have STEM kids, you no doubt get a lot of questions about space. Astronomy is always a big hit with...

Two spaces remain for the stipend, but don't let that stop you! We look forward to helping you host incredible and unique STEM lessons...

Being an engaged educator who is inspiring the engineers of the future is hard enough. Between meeting curriculum requirements, preparing...

Those who know me well are always surprised to see me in a STEM field as an adult. This is because I was an English major who began my...

Picture a giant flywheel and then imagine that your task is to make it rotate for as long and fast as possible. When you are initially...

If you know me as a teacher at all, you know I never planned to be in space. I grew up during the Shuttle program but never saw a live...

As a child, many have dreams of becoming doctors, engineers, and artists that will change the world. In the fourth grade, after...

Since the 1970s, women’s representation in the STEM workforce has increased in all fields. However, regardless of this positive course,...

The National Space Society (NSS) hosts an annual Space Settlement competition in which they invite a select group of international...

The CapSat-1 CubeSat mission proposal was submitted to NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI) program in November of 2018. This mission...