“A Cosmic Adventure” Transforms Tucson’s Fox Theater into a Cosmic Classroom

Taking Up Space Presents “A Cosmic Adventure” – An Educational Extravaganza at the Historic Fox Theater Tucson, AZ – Get ready for a cosmic blast with NASA superstar Emma Landsiedel! She’s zooming into Tucson for the thrilling event, “A Cosmic Adventure,” brought to you by Taking Up Space, the STEM-loving champions. We’re transforming the legendaryContinue reading ““A Cosmic Adventure” Transforms Tucson’s Fox Theater into a Cosmic Classroom”

Fred Haise Fundraiser Patch

Following-on from the highly successful Hoot Gibson “Signature Edition” fundraising patch project for Taking Up Space launched earlier this year, the Space Hipsters Facebook group has just announced that a new patch in the series will be released very soon. This time a patch has been designed to celebrate former NASA astronaut Fred Haise‘s roleContinue reading “Fred Haise Fundraiser Patch”

Space Hipsters May the 4th Be With You Fundraiser Event

The second annual May the 4th Be With You Trivia Quiz and Prize Draw Fundraising Event held this last week by the Space Hipsters Facebook group was a resounding success. The live online event was hosted by Space Hipsters Emily Carney and Lois Huneycutt, and opened with a special prize draw for children, with tenContinue reading “Space Hipsters May the 4th Be With You Fundraiser Event”

Hoot Gibson Fundraiser Patch

The Space Hipsters Facebook group launched a highly-successful fundraising project for Taking Up Space in early April. The background of the project begins with the STS-27 Space Shuttle mission of 1988, which came perilously close to disaster after suffering severe damage to its protective heat shield tiles during the launch. After observing the damage onContinue reading “Hoot Gibson Fundraiser Patch”

You’re Invited

Cultural STEM Day: It Takes a Pueblo SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2022  4:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón Fundraiser with Las Azaleas, Salvador Duran, featuring Gabriel Ayala, and very special guest astronaut Capt. Robert “Hoot” Gibson and Mayor Romano! Also featuring space art by Michelle Rouch, space jewelry by Planet Exophilia,Continue reading “You’re Invited”

Native American girls are heading to Space Camp

Seven Sisters are Taking Up Space! July 31, 2021 Over the past COVID era a group of seven Native American girls, ages 9 – 12 years old, from six tribes were doing exceptional things. Alaskan Ute, Apache, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Dine, and Coeur d’Alene Ojibwe formed an alliance – the seven sisters. On Zoom, the girlsContinue reading “Native American girls are heading to Space Camp”

Arizona Woman Helps Native American Girls Pursue Careers in STEM

Taking Up Space is an outreach program that gives girls opportunities to explore STEM Author: Vanessa Ramirez Published: 10:57 AM MST Source: https://www.12news.com/article/news/community/arizona-woman-helps-native-american-girls-pursue-careers-in-stem/75-0c31865b-3ddb-4741-9539-59da6c6bd485

How Do We Best Serve Our Native American Girls? It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village Oh my what a year it has been! Under all of the anxiety that filled the air, as always there was hope, charity, and civility. We’re committed to our mission and the community we serve. We therefore partnered and helped launch a 14 week on-line Summer coding program for 9 –Continue reading “How Do We Best Serve Our Native American Girls? It Takes a Village”