America faces a serious deficit in retaining middle school girl’s interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and related areas. Taking Up Space was created to broaden horizons for Native American girls and encourage their passion for STEM by sponsoring their trip to NASA’s Space Camp in Huntsville, AL.
A 36 week colloquium on the fundamentals of aerospace, body positivity, and Native American arts and culture prepares our girls to understand and appreciate STEM.
This immersive, hands-on experience is an incredible opportunity that not only illuminates the real-world applications of STEM, but builds leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. We believe this experience empowers these young participants to pursue their educational and career goals and interests in STEM throughout their critical middle school years and beyond.
Taking Up Space was founded
Lives have been changed
Native American Children sent to space camp
Campers participated in a training/mentorship preparation period and Space Dinner.
Dr. Bruce Bayly became President Interim. Dolly Spalding joins our Executive Team.
Our first ever Space Camp group made up of 4 outstanding campers fly to Huntsville AL fall for NASA's week-long Space Camp.
Sadly, NASA did not have Space Camp Summer 2020. However, we raised enough money to send our fourth and largest ever Space Camp cohort (6 campers) to Space Camp in 2021. Art for Space Camp Project.
I remember, when I was 8 years old, feeling that I couldn’t do the same things that boys did. I couldn’t be as good in math and science. I found it unsettling, and that began my road of being an “unconscious rebel.” Coming from an underrepresented group myself, I had benefited as a young girl from outreach programs. I wanted to give back and share the same passions.
