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“Follow Your heart and Follow Your Instincts” – William Tiger
SyFy Sistas | August 25, 2023
The Sistas welcomed the Founder & CEO of Taking Up Space, Czarina Salido, to the show. This Special defintely shines a light on the non-profit BUT it quickly turned into a conversation between 5 grown women nerding out. We covered Alien Conspiracies, Ghosts, mothers and grandfather, little girls in STE(A)M and of course; Sci-Fi.
Taking Up Space di Tucson, Arizona Berdayakan Siswi Suku Asli Amerika Ikut Kamp Luar Angkasa
Voice of America | May 05, 2023 | Virginia Gunawan
Ketimpangan kesempatan dan minat dalam bidang iptek, insinyur, dan matematika bagi perempuan di AS, masih didapati
Son’s design for astronaut’s mission patch produced 40 years later
Collect Space | March 30, 2023
A son’s 40-year-old sketch for his astronaut-father’s mission patch has been made into a new embroidered emblem to raise funds for the next generation of space explorers.
Czarina Salido Helps Native Girls Find Solace In The Stars
2 Lives | February 07, 2023 | Laurel Morales
From a young age Czarina Saido was fascinated with the night sky. I loved looking at the sky with my grandpa …
Who is Czarina Salido?
Raising Smart Girls | July 11, 2022 | RSG
Czarina Salido is a Tuscon woman who is determined to help Native American girls pursue careers in STEM.
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White House Celebrates International Day of Women & Girls in Science
STEM Next| February 15, 2022
In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, STEM Next joins an esteemed panel hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
OSTP and Smithsonian Institution Host Virtual Event “Water Unites Us: A Celebration of Women & Girls of Color Who Lead In Science & Technology”
The White House | February 11, 2022
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and The Smithsonian Institution hosted a virtual celebration to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and Black History Month.
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Let’s Take Up Space
Roger That! | January 19, 2022
The idea of space exploration has inspired many men and women who have directed their careers toward it, and sometimes, like Roger Chaffee, even given it their lives.
Indigenous girls, ages 9-12, learn science and engineering at a NASA space camp in Alabama.
Indian Country Today | Featured Tweet | August 23, 2021WATCH: Indigenous girls, ages 9-12, learn science and engineering at a NASA space camp in Alabama.
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Are Girls Taking Up Space? With Czarina Salido
Space and Things | Podcast STP37 | May 13, 2021
There have been some things happening in the space industry this week that we’re not happy about. So we are talking about it! We also touch on a positive story and catch up with Czarina Salido, the founder of Taking Up Space, a non-profit which sends Native American Girls to Space Camp.
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Arizona woman helps Native American girls pursue careers in STEM
12 News KPNX | March 29, 2021 | Vanessa Ramirez
Czarina Salido founded Taking Up Space, an outreach program that gives girls opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Meet Czarina Salido: Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Shoutout SoCal | Dec 21, 2020 | Conversation with Czarina Salido
We had the good fortune of connecting with Czarina Salido and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Why Girls Taking Up Space is sending Arizona youth to space camp
Expect More Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Submitted by Czarina Salido
In the middle school grades, girls begin to lose interest in math and science. As a result, there are few women completing bachelor’s degrees in STEM fields.
Unstoppable women: These 3 astronomy lovers will inspire you to reach for the stars
This is Tucson | | Johanna Willett
If you love astronomy, count your lucky stars that you live in Tucson. Meet these astronomy superstars.
Making Space for Girls
Ms. Magazine | | Francis French
It’s hard to imagine a more inspirational place than Space Camp. Since the 1980s, generations of youth have learned what it takes to be an astronaut. Some have gone on to fly in space; many more have gone on to great careers in science and engineering.
Czarina Salido fighting to help young Native American girls discover STEM
This is Tucson | | Briana Otanez
As a Hispanic girl growing up in Tucson, Czarina Salido had to be a fighter to overcome negative assumptions and obstacles but the challenges helped her develop a greater sense of purpose.
A pep talk from some of Tucson’s most successful women
This is Tucson | Sept 24, 2017| Johanna Willett
Tucson women have no shortage of role models. Local ladies lead organizations, launch ideas and love people. Oh, how we admire them.
Girls are still less interested in STEM careers than boys. Here’s what Tucson is doing about it.
This is Tucson | | Angela Pittenger
The worlds of science, technology, engineering and mathematics aren’t just for boys. But, according to new research conducted for Junior Achievement…
These Pascua Yaqui girls are blasting off to space camp
This is Tucson | | Angela Pittenger
A group of girls sits around a table scattered with snacks, balloons and papers at the Pascua Yaqui Clubhouse, excitedly talking about the upcoming week.
Pascua Yaqui Students Heading to Space Camp
Indian Country Today | | Francis Madeson
The Clubhouse Goes to Space Camp:
Imagine the First Pascua Yaqui Astronaut!
Yaqui Times | | Czarina Salido
A unique program is taking up space at the Pascua Yaqui Clubhouse! Taking Up Space (TUS) plans to send 4 Pascua Yaqui girls to NASA Space Camp.
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