Planting Seeds of Wonder: Howell Elementary School’s Astronomy and Agriculture Appreciation DayTucson, Arizona – Peter Howell Elementary School is gearing up for an extraordinary event that merges cultural exploration with scientific discovery. On April 11th, the school will host Astronomy and Agriculture Appreciation Day featuring retired astronaut, Robert “Hoot” Gibson. This will be followed byContinueContinue reading “Planting Seeds of Wonder: Howell Elementary School’s Astronomy and Agriculture Appreciation Day”
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“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 legendaryContinueContinue 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 roleContinueContinue 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 Space Hipsters Event Cover Image (by Chris Spain) The live online event was hosted by Space Hipsters Emily Carney and Lois Huneycutt, and openedContinueContinue 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 onContinueContinue 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 Gabriel Ayala 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 byContinueContinue 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,ContinueContinue reading “Native American girls are heading to Space Camp”
Thank You A-B Emblem!
A-B Emblem is Seriously Amazing! Thank you to A-B emblem for their wonderful support of our program! Space enthusiasts will know A-B Emblem as the official supplier of embroidered mission patches to NASA since the 1970s. Think of all those amazing photos of astronauts walking out to the launch pad or floating in space, andContinueContinue reading “Thank You A-B Emblem!”
Space Hipster FUN-draiser
Facebook Live Event Join the Space Hipsters team for a Facebook Live event to help Czarina Salido on her efforts to bring seven Native American girls to Space Camp this summer. Join us for a Trivia Quiz and Lucky Draw to win some fabulous space artefacts, signed goodies and one of a kind items. MayContinueContinue reading “Space Hipster FUN-draiser”
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 Our founder and programs director Czarina was on 12 News KPNX! Checkout their amazing article: TUCSON, Ariz. — A Tucson woman is determined to help Native American girls pursue careers in STEM. Czarina Salido is the founder of aContinueContinue reading “Arizona Woman Helps Native American Girls Pursue Careers in STEM”