Why Start Early?: The First Steps of Fostering Life-Long Learning
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Amanda Grodman
- Sep 14
Classroom CubeSat Integration Crash Course
We here at the Aerospace and Innovation Academy frequently reference CubeSats, along with orbiting policies, whether it be in our own...
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Amanda Grodman
- Aug 31
The Interdisciplinary Nature and Future of Astrobiology
When we think of extraterrestrial life, tangible and exotic beings, such as ET and Chewbacca, probably come to mind. However, we may not...
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Amanda Grodman
- Aug 28
The Future of HAB–Plus a Classroom Integration Crash Course
In a previous blog, we reflected on a Student Project Spotlight in showing the importance of CubeSats as a teaching device for students...
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Amanda Grodman
- Aug 17
More Than Allergies: How Lunar Dust is Dictating Future Space Travel
In recent years, discussions of lunar space tourism and other forms of public space travel have been rapidly orbiting the world....
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Amanda Grodman
- Aug 3
The Future of Robots in Space–and the Ethical Policy Behind It
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...
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Amanda Grodman
- Jul 30
Expanding the Pipeline: What the Space Exploration's Future Will Look Like for Minority Demographics
With new uncertainties that arise in and out of the classroom, prospective college students may face doubt or concern in applying to...
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Amanda Grodman
- Jul 3
Space and Psychology's Direct Relation
Since the prospect of space travel emerged worldwide, particularly in the mid-1900s, thousands of children and adults have dreamed of...
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Presley Dooner
- Jun 24
Gifted Learners and Neurodivergency
Most of us have heard the term "gifted." Perhaps you or your own child has been classified as such. Most people assume gifted students...
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Presley Dooner
- May 23
Space Startups: Tips on Becoming a Space Entrepreneur
We are all well aware by now that technology is our future. Countless new startups have become very successful very quickly based on...
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Presley Dooner
- Apr 13
Vocational Skills, Engineering, and the Importance of Intersectionality
We all know about the importance of STEM education and the STEM workforce, but what we may not understand is the intersectionality of...
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Presley Dooner
- Mar 1
Computers and Community: Technological Repurposing for Underserved Communities
We are all familiar with traditional ways to give back to our community, including food drives, soup kitchens, or just generally...
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Presley Dooner
- Feb 22
Real World STEM for University Students
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...
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Presley Dooner
- Jan 20
A Teacher's Guide to Being an Edupreneur
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...
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Presley Dooner
- Dec 26, 2021
An Engineer's Ambition: Goal-Setting for Your Future Science Career
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...
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Presley Dooner
- Dec 3, 2021
The Intersection of Passion and Education
We've spoken previously on this blog about the importance of incorporating a student's interests into their lessons and schoolwork. We...
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Shawna Christenson
- Nov 17, 2021
Meeting the Needs of the Gifted and Talented Student-by Guest blogger Presley Dooner
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...
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Shawna Christenson
- Oct 21, 2021
Solving Science Fair Struggles Guest Blogger, Presley Dooner
The Science Fair can be a student's chance to showcase their creativity, curiosity, and propensity for science, but for some it means...
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Shawna Christenson
- Oct 4, 2021
Why Experiences Matter: Standing Out on High School and College Applications.
Even as COVID has changed the landscape of higher learning and the requirements it takes for students to be considered at their top...
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Shawna Christenson
- Jul 19, 2021
Top SPACE Podcasts for Classrooms & Beyond
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...
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