Date: 2016-01-28
Space Shuttle Challenger 30th Anniversary Ceremony
McAuliffe Charter School Honors Space Shuttle Challenger Crew at 30th Anniversary CeremonyKeynote Address by McAuliffe’s Space Trainer, Former NASA Astronaut, Joe TannerWHAT: Students at Framingham’s McAuliffe Charter School will honor the memory of the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger and celebrate the wonder of space science and technologies at a special ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the Challenger tragedy. Guests will hear a key note address from former NASA Astronaut Joe Tanner, who trained Christa McAuliffe for her mission to be the first teacher in space. Mr. Tanner was part of the crew which installed the first solar arrays on the International Space Station and has worked on the Hubble Telescope, along with other missions which have contributed to him completing several hours of space walks. He will address the ceremony from his office in Colorado via Skype. In addition, 8th Grade Scholars will present results from their learning expedition, “To Space and Back”, focused on space program technologies which have been repurposed for commercial uses. Their presentation will highlight examples of how scientists have used space research to improve our life on earth. WHO: McAuliffe Charter 8th Grade Scholars to showcase the results of their study in space science and technologies. Former NASA Astronaut, Joe Tanner will give the Keynote Address via Skype. WHEN: January 28, 2016 at 5:45 pmWHERE: McAuliffe Charter School 139 Newbury St. Framingham 01701 For more information, call Carrie Nash at 508-309-9967.
More Info: http://www.mcauliffecharter.org/30th/