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Trip report: The Challenger Learning Center at San Antonio College 3

Who would love an immersive, interactive, hands-on educational experience about space and STEM?!? Almost every kid and future rocket scientist that I know! Last week I had the great experience of getting a tour and doing an AIAA Engineers as Educators workshop at the Challenger Learning Center at San Antonio College.  This center is part […]

One of the best rocket science movies is October Sky

I love movies that relate to aerospace and rocket science!  I’m wondering if there is anyone passionate about flight who doesn’t have a movie that has deeply inspired and moved them…. There are several features that make October Sky (which stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Laura Dern) one of the all-time greatest rocket science movies: It […]

Who are women in space? Many right here! 1

There is a lot of concern about the relative lack of women in STEM fields. It is a fact–their representation in STEM careers is far below their proportion in the population.  And it isn’t just women who recognize this is a serious issue that needs to improve. There is a large and growing number of […]

What the Google investment in SpaceX means for rocket scientists

Yes, it is exciting news to hear that SpaceX announced it received $1B in funding from Google and Fidelity.  Here is Wired’s article on the news. As I emphasized in Tip #2 in my book (Tip #2: Expand your concept of rocket science), if you want a career in aerospace (AKA rocket science) you need […]

2014 Year in Review with The Space Show 3

If you would rather listen to a recap and discussion of the year’s major topics in space flight rather than read about them (or you just can’t get enough of the topic), the December 22nd, 2014 issue of The Space Show is available now here for download. The guest with Dr. David Livingston was Tom […]

Aerospace 2014 Year in Review from AIAA

As we head toward the finish/start line for another big lap around our sun, let’s highlight some great resources that provide a recap of major aerospace accomplishments, developments, and disappointments from 2014. Recently I got my December issue of the magazine Aerospace America from AIAA (the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics).  This is their […]

NASA interns make great music video All About That Space

Here is a fantastic emotional rocket boost for your Monday morning!  I found out about this music video made by NASA interns from one of the subscribers to this blog.  It’s already going viral in the aerospace and STEM world, so enjoy the video and pass it along!!

There’s a lot of valuable lessons from this video too…for our current industry leaders and for future rocket scientists.  What’s notable to you about this video?

How about any other items that you believe would help someone enter the aerospace field?  Whether it’s inspiration, education, or information…send your favorites my way and we’ll give them a wider audience.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHy08ZPav88