The Space Station Explorers community includes a growing number of partner organizations whose innovative programs bring new excitement to STEM education.
Alliance for Girls
Working to prepare today's girls to be the leaders, agents of change, and thriving women of tomorrow.
Amateur Radio on the ISS
Provides opportunities to learn about the discoveries and benefits of human spaceflight by talking to astronauts in space!
Association of Space Explorers
International network of astronauts and cosmonauts dedicated to educating and inspiring future generations of explorers.
Aurora Flight Sciences
Serves local communities with STEM educational initiatives and programs including the Zero Robotics competition.
Center for Educational Outreach at Baylor College of Medicine
Offers outstanding STEM related web-based education and resources for students, teachers and the general public
Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning
Reaches the community through a Challenger Learning Center and other programs that encourage lifelong STEM learning
Club for the Future
A foundation whose mission is to inspire future generations to pursue careers in STEM and to help invent the future of life in space.
DreamUp
Offers classroom resources and opportunities for students of all ages to participate in research that could launch to space
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Museum, learning center, and plant conservation research facility for engaging students, adults and educators in science
First the Seed Foundation
Educates the public on the importance of seed-grown foods in hopes of attracting bright minds to study agriculture
Genes in Space
Challenges students in grades 7-12 to design a DNA experiment that will solve the real-life challenges of space exploration
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
The leading organization for girls in Central Florida, Girl Scouts creates opportunities for girls to discover their own potential
Global Space Education Foundation
Operates the Story Time From Space program promoting literacy and science by using the excitement of space exploration
Higher Orbits
Excites students about STEM, leadership and teamwork with the opportunity to send student-designed experiments to ISS
Innovation Learning Center
Supports the Zero Robotics competition allowing students an opportunity to use the ISS as the location of the final event
ISS-Above
Connects classrooms to the ISS through live updates allowing students to see exactly what the astronauts in space are seeing
Journal of Emerging Investigators
The Journal of Emerging Investigators (JEI) is an opportunity for students to get their research published and shared with the world.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Offers one-of-a-kind programs and exhibits for students and tourists including immersive multimedia experiences
Limitless Space Institute
A non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and educating the next generation to travel beyond our solar system and to research and develop enabling technologies.
Magnitude.io
Connects the classroom to the International Space Station through exciting hands-on experiments
MIT Space Systems Laboratory
Part of the MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics engaging students in research to further space exploration
NASA HUNCH
Pairs high schoolers with mentors to develop solutions that help astronauts living and working on the International Space Station
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement
Uses NASA’s capabilities to advance and excite students in STEM education and Human Space Exploration
National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (NCESSE)
Inspires students by connecting them directly with researchers, scientists and engineers who are passionate about their work
National Geographic Learning
National Geographic explorers, scientists, writers and photographers add visual beauty and global relevance to standards-aligned curricula
Orion’s Quest
Creates innovative programs that engage students with real research currently being conducted in laboratories on Earth and in orbit
Perseid Foundation
The Perseid Foundation hosts programs that connect students to space and promote the “A” in STEAM.
Quest Institute for Quality Education
Engages and inspires students of all ages toward STEM careers through programs like Quest For Space
Rosie Riveters
Rosie Riveters works to inspire girls from diverse backgrounds in STEM with interactive, fun and challenging programs that foster a growth mindset and build confidence.
SciArt Exchange
Uses art to engage K-12 and college students in STEM education, teamwork, communication and creative problem-solving skills
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