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Monday, April 23, 2018

Challenger Center for Space Science Education is a United States 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC. It was founded in 1986 by the families of the astronauts who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986.

The organization offers dynamic, hands-on exploration and discovery opportunities to students around the world. These programs equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and skills that will help better our national social and economic well-being.

Challenger Learning Centers give students the chance to become astronauts and engineers and solve real-world problems as they share the thrill of discovery on missions through the Solar System. Using space simulation and role-playing strategies, students bring their classroom studies to life and cultivate the skills needed for future success.

United States




The NYC Center for Space Science Education - The NYC Center for Space Science Education is an experiential space and aviation center run by the NYC Department of Education. NYCCSSE has both a Challenger Learning Center and a NASA Aerospace...

International


Challenger Learning Center | Heartland Community College
Challenger Learning Center | Heartland Community College. Source : www.heartland.edu

Challenger Learning Center at the Ontario Science Center (Toronto, Canada)
Challenger Learning Center at SongAm Space Center (Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)
Challenger Learning Center at the National Space Centre (Leicester, United Kingdom)

Advisor Council


Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana | STEM Education ...
Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana | STEM Education .... Source : www.clcnwi.com

Notable members of the advisor council have included:

  • President George H.W. Bush
  • Senator and astronaut John Glenn

Board of directors


Back to School with Challenger Center â€
Back to School with Challenger Center â€" Challenger Center. Source : www.challenger.org

Notable members of the Board of Directors include:

  • Charles Resnik MD - Brother of Judith Resnik

References


Challenger Center â€
Challenger Center â€" Challenger Center. Source : www.challenger.org

External links


Sacramento Challenger Learning Center
Sacramento Challenger Learning Center. Source : sacramentoclc.com

  • Official Website
  • Teacher Resources
  • Challenger Center Youtube Channel

Challenger STEM Learning Center
Challenger STEM Learning Center. Source : www.utc.edu

 
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