SPACE SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

International Teacher Liaison Workshop

Space Symposium Teacher Liaison workshop provides educators the opportunity to immerse themselves in space-themed, hands-on training designed to enrich their classrooms and engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This year’s workshop includes breakout sessions led by Space Foundation International Teacher Liaisons and is sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton and Maxar Space Systems. This is an in-person event and will not be livestreamed. 

This event is open to Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons ONLY.

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

 

My Teacher in Space: Film Highlights

Join a discussion about the importance and challenges of embedded research programs in your classroom. 

Film Synopsis: In a Wisconsin Title 1 school known for its diversity, teacher Lalitha Murali guides her middle school students in designing, building and flying microgravity experiments aboard the ZERO-G parabolic aircraft. This film captures Mrs. Murali’s year-long journey in preparing her students for the unique challenges of weightlessness and showcasing educators’ use of remarkable programs for authentic learning experiences across diverse backgrounds. This is an in-person event and will not be livestreamed.  

This event is open to Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons ONLY.   

Separate Registration or Purchase Required. 

International Teacher Liaison Breakfast

At the Space Symposium International Teacher Liaison breakfast, educators receive space-themed, hands-on training that they can utilize in their classrooms to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This year’s breakfast is sponsored by International Space Station National Laboratory. This is an in-person event and will not be livestreamed. 

This event is open to Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons ONLY.

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Educator Panel: NASA Spin Off Technology

Explore real-world applications of NASA space tech on Earth in this session for K-12 educators and industry partners. Engage in a one-hour panel with entrepreneurs who’ve turned NASA tech into innovative products, gaining insights and stories to inspire students. This is an in-person event and will not be livestreamed.  

Moderator: Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Space Foundation

Separate Registration or Purchase Required