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From the moment the Challenger 51-L crew was first announced, people all over the world followed the joys, hopes, and heartbreak of these explorers and their very special mission—the education of our next generation of scientists, engineers, teachers, and yes, even astronauts.
I became convinced that the Challenger Learning Centers were the best environment for teaching science and math, and integrating them into all academic areas. I wanted to be a part of the team. Now, I still think the Learning Centers are first class teaching environments with outstanding professionals.
October 26, 2006--The Woodstock Independent details Astronaut Ken Reightler's visit to the center on October 17th.
October 18, 2006--Veteran Astronaut Ken Reightler is on site in Woodstock to share his experiences in space travel and help unveil the newest exhibit at the Challenger.
October 12, 2006--Meteorites are the building blocks of planets. Paul Sipiera from the Planetary Studies Foundation readies the newest exhibit at the Challenger.
September 1, 2006--Executive Director, Steve Otten and Lead Flight Director, Windy Krepel traveled to Texas to attend the Challenger Learning Center national conference. During this conference, representatives from all locations get together to discuss best practices.
(ABOVE L to R) Steve, Astonaut Scott Parazynski, and Windy.
(ABOVE) Steve at the original mission control at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
August 16, 2006--My very excellent mother just served us
nine pickles. Could there be three more planets?
August 1, 2006--Challenger Learning Center Reaches for the
Stars! Read about us in the Woodstock Independent.
July 28, 2006--Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 17, 2006. Astronaut Ken Reightler will be on site. Details of his visit will be announced as they are available.
July 22, 2006--Challenger Learning Center celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Mars Viking Landing with a special public event.
July 9, 2006--The Challenger Learning Center's new
"Blast Off" Gift Shop is under construction and will be opening
soon!
July 01, 2006--Join
the Challenger Learning Center, in partnership with The
Planetary Studies Foundation, for an evening of fun, celebration
and space education with the upcoming event "Life on Mars?: 30
Years After the Viking Landing" on
Friday, July 21, 2006.
June 26, 2006--Challenger Learning Center among
recipients of McHenry County Community Foundation Grants.
June 25, 2006--Challenger Learning Center participates
in Dick Tracy parade.
June 23, 2006--Young Einsteins: Fun with Learning.
Students enjoy the first Cos-Mini Camp of the summer!
May 25, 2006--Challenger Learning Center announces that on June 01, 2006 Ms. Anne Marie Baird, will be the new Community Relations Manager for the center. "Anne Marie brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the Challenger Learning Center that will benefit students, teachers, volunteers and the community" stated Steve Otten, Executive Director.
May 17, 2006--Executive Director, Steve Otten, attends two day conference in Indianapolis for all Challenger Centers located in the United States. "We are fortunate to offer excellent programs to our students and the conference presented several great new learning concepts" stated Otten. The two day conference conducted by the national Challenger organization, presented new concepts for the 2007 program.
May 12, 2006--Challenger
Learning Center Executive Director, Steve Otten, attends Space
Day at Fairview School in Mt. Prospect, IL and NASA Astronaut
Dr.
L. Chiao s
peaks
to students about flying on Russia's rocket to space and staying
in the International Space Station for six months.
May 08, 2006--Summer Camps are filling up for our Jr. Space Travelers, and parents and students alike are encouraged to sign-up for Cosmic Camp!
May 05, 2006--Native American Astronomy night at Challenger has all who attended looking to the stars! Presented by the Planetary Studies Foundation, everyone learned about the stars and Native American folklore.
May 04, 2006--Challenger Center plays host to GWBA baseball teams. WHS Varsity Basketball Coach and Nippersink Board President, discuss sportsmanship skills in sports and life with players and parents.
May 01, 2006--Challenger Center embarks on building new Space Gift Shop that is scheduled to be open by July 15th, and the new Space Store will offer a large selection of awesome merchandise!
April 21, 2006--Former NASA Astronaut Mark C. Lee, visits the Challenger Learning Center and meets with the staff and tours the center.
March 26, 2006--CNN
American Morning cable television newscaster,
Mr. Miles O'Brien, visits us to produce new
Challenger video!
April 8, 2006--Math Madness night exceeds expectations for all who attend!
March 20, 2006--Math
Madness on Friday 4.07.2006 at the Challenger!
March 9, 2006--Summer
Cosmic Camp programs and other great space adventures now
offered by the Challenger Learning Center, sign-up today!
March 3, 2006--The
Challenger Learning Center successfully hosted family night and
over 30 participants enjoyed the Science Olympiad.
Attendees were challenged to explore science in a fun and family
environment.
February 2, 2006--The
Challenger Learning Center of Woodstock Illinois is fortunate to
have so many supporters - this week we enjoyed hosting Spike O'Dell
of WGN Radio at the center, and we are happy to report that Spike
successfully landed our Boeing 727 simulator with ease! Thank
you Spike and WGN for your support of the Challenger Learning
Center.
February 2, 2006--The Challenger Learning Center announced that it has launched
its new web site.
January 29, 2006--Challenger
recognizes its 20th anniversary at the Woodstock Challenger Learning
Center.
January 29, 2006--NASA
recognizes the 20th anniversary of the shuttle Challenger.
Additional Information
For Challenger Center media inquiries, please contact Steve Otten, Executive Director via e-mail at sotten@challengerillinois.org or via telephone at (815) 338-7722.
