March, 2016
Challenger Spotlight
STEM Bootcamp Registration Opens April 1st



STEM Bootcamp is one of the top teacher workshops in the region.  Challenger Colorado and the US Air Force Academy invite STEM-focused presenters from across the nation to lead education workshops.  STEM Bootcamp covers three days of workshops which prepare teachers to implement classroom ready projects in their schools.   Past presenters include MIT, SparkFun, Estes Rockets, Colorado Springs Utilities, USAFA, ISSAC Engineering, EleSTEMary and more. Professional development credit will made available to attendees.

What: STEM Bootcamp
Where: U.S. Air Force Academy (near Colorado Springs)
When: July 19th - 21st
Who: K-12 Educators
Cost: $50 

Last year's elementary educator tickets sold out in 3 days!
Registration opens & and tickets go on sale April 1st.

To secure your ticket, please visit our registration website in April 1st: http://www.ccesse.org/Registration.aspx
Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!
Parents, enroll your kids now in Challenger Learning Center's exciting and educational summer programs! Choose from a variety of engineering and space themed camps that will challenge your kids to learn and explore while having a lot of fun -- all in the safe, kid-friendly environment that you would expect from a Challenger Learning Center.

Calendar of Events for Teachers
February 29 - District 11 & 20 Registration Opens

On February 29th, employees in Colorado Springs Districts 11 and 20 can begin booking their programs for the upcoming 2016 -2017 school year. General registration for all schools will open on April 11th.  

If you have any questions concerning scheduling missions, please contact our Registrar
Marty Gantz:  [email protected]
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March 21st - 25th - Spring Break

Challenger Colorado will be closed from March 21st through the 25th for Spring Break.
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April 1st - STEM Bootcamp Registration Opens

STEM Bootcamp offers some of the best project-based teacher professional development in the U.S.. Over three days, K-12 educators gather at the Air Force Academy to learn effective ways to engage their students in hands-on, challenging STEM topics.  

This year Bootcamp will take place on July 19th - 21st. Registration fills up quickly.  Last year, all elementary educator slots were sold out in less than a week.

Please be patient as more details concerning STEM Bootcamp will follow soon.  We will send them out as soon as they are available.
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April 2 - Big Cool Science Festival
Who: Science enthusiasts of all ages!
Location: Colorado College (Colorado Springs)
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: Free!

Come find out how much fun science, math and engineering really is with live science demonstration shows, tours of the KRCC radio station and dozens of fun and engaging hands-on science activities presented by Cool Science, the Colorado College Cool Science Club and over 30 local companies, schools, clubs, nonprofits, museums and other organizations.

Cool Science Website
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April 11 - General Registration Opens

On April 11, all schools and organizations can begin booking their programs for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year.   Booking early will provide you with more options on our calendar.

If you have any questions concerning scheduling missions, please contact our Registrar
Marty Gantz:  [email protected]
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Our Night Sky
March 8
Jupiter at Opposition
It's the best time of the year to see Jupiter.  It is at its closest point to Earth.  With a good pair of binoculars you can even see its 4 largest moons.

March 20
Spring Equinox
It is the first day of springs. The sun will be directly over the Equator, making day and night equal lengths.

See the International Space Station!

This website will calculate when and where you need to look to see the ISS in your city.
Space News
3D Printer Upgrade on the ISS 

NASA is one step closer to printing and producing parts and materials in space.
Featured Free Web Resource
Zero G Music Video

OK Go is known for their quirky, physics-centric music videos.  They have just released 'Upside Down & Inside Out'.  The video was shot in a parabolic flight.  It's a great way to show students what is possible in zero gravity. 
Upcoming Global Launches
March 9
French Guiana
An Ariane 5 ECA rocket will launch a communications satellite, providing TV and internet services for Brazil and Latin America.
 
March 10
India
A Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle will launch a navigation satellite, with will improve GPS services for India and its neighbors.
 
March 10
Florida
A ULA Atlas 5 rocket & an Orbital Sciences Cygnus cargo freighter will deliver cargo to the ISS.
 
March 14
Kazakhstan
A Proton rocket will launch the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter and Schiaparelli lander for the European Space Agency.  This mission intends to measure trace gases found in Mars' atmosphere.
 
March 18
Kazakhstan
A Soyuz rocket will deliver the next crew of astronauts (ISS 46S) to the International Space Station.
 
March 20
Florida
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a cargo delivery to the ISS.
 
March 31
Kazakhstan
A Soyuz rocket will launch a cargo delivery to the ISS.
 
March 31
India
A Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle will launch a navigation satellite providing GPS services for India.
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