{"id":7758,"date":"2019-02-05T10:41:36","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T18:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/casgc.ucsd.edu\/?p=7758"},"modified":"2019-02-05T10:41:36","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T18:41:36","slug":"space-educators-conference-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casgc.ucsd.edu\/?p=7758","title":{"rendered":"SPACE Educators Conference 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Astronauts Memorial Foundation\u00a0hosted\u00a0the first educator conference at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in July 2018. The event was a success and we are pleased to bring you the second annual conference\u00a0<strong>July 24-26, 2019<\/strong>.\u00a0 Registration is now open:\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=http-3A__kennedyconference.org&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=Cu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo&amp;r=p4Gh_-_SatYFa_fpjfwpkQAyxCoH1c8DmwmEn8nrvac&amp;m=vS_M4HFq8p5JWHewmwQrD_r63g2cpQHRVVrCEo_ma5c&amp;s=2jiWIRQEsPz0uiYq-XGMd3ZNN5p8ZF-LuEPfx6hZNc4&amp;e=\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttp-3A__kennedyconference.org%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DCu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo%26r%3Dp4Gh_-_SatYFa_fpjfwpkQAyxCoH1c8DmwmEn8nrvac%26m%3DvS_M4HFq8p5JWHewmwQrD_r63g2cpQHRVVrCEo_ma5c%26s%3D2jiWIRQEsPz0uiYq-XGMd3ZNN5p8ZF-LuEPfx6hZNc4%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1549471523480000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHsCT-ddtJaMO44lP5ndjh3SXX76A\">http:\/\/kennedyconference.org<\/a><\/u>\u00a0\u00a0Early bird registration is $295 through February 28.\u00a0 Regular registration is $325 and begins March 1.\u00a0 The conference has limited capacity, so register early to ensure your attendance.\u00a0 Once we reach capacity, we will start a wait list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW in 2019:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tours of the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center just for our group.<\/li>\n<li>Guests booking in the dedicated conference hotel block at the Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites &#8211; Titusville will enjoy limited complimentary bus transportation from the conference hotel to the conference\u00a0in the morning, and return to the hotel in the early evening.<\/li>\n<li>The Big Bang Ball moves to the Apollo \/ Saturn V Center to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing.<\/li>\n<li>Box lunches are included in registration for all three days of the conference.<\/li>\n<li>Additional sessions were added throughout the afternoon\u00a0on Wednesday and Thursday.<\/li>\n<li>The Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education program will be providing an opportunity for 40 lucky educators\u00a0to experience a flight over Cape Canaveral!\u00a0 Information to sign-up coming in spring 2019!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Attendees will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience stimulating presentations from NASA astronauts<\/li>\n<li>Participate in interactive, hands-on sessions with acclaimed teacher specialists<\/li>\n<li>Tour Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge<\/li>\n<li>Hear first-hand information about the bold future of space exploration including the latest NASA\/Commercial collaborations happening right here at KSC<\/li>\n<li>Who knows, you might even get lucky and experience a launch<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the large\u00a0Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex<\/li>\n<li>Depart at the end of 3 days with ready-to-go lesson plans and creative ideas to infuse your classroom with STEAM and multi-faceted, space-related curriculum content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>:\u00a0 Attendees MUST 1) be a U.S. Citizen, and 2) be a K-12 formal or informal educator.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Big Bang Ball<\/strong>:\u00a0 Pull out your flashiest space-wear and bling for Thursday night!\u00a0 We are going to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing at the Apollo \/ Saturn V Center at NASA Kennedy Space Center with a dinner and dancing. If you were at the inaugural Big Bang Ball, you know this is an event not to be missed! This event is included with each paid conference registration.\u00a0 Information to purchase tickets for guests will be made available to registered attendees in March or April.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add-On Sessions &amp; Tours<\/strong>:\u00a0 Information for add-on opportunities such as Civil Air Patrol Flights, tours, Lunar and Meteorite Certification, guest tickets for the Big Bang Ball, etc. will be provided to registered attendees in March or April.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Payment Options<\/strong>:\u00a0 Payment may be made by credit card or check.\u00a0 If paying by check, an invoice will be emailed to the registrant and the check is due in 14 days from the date of the invoice.<\/p>\n<p>FACEBOOK:\u00a0 Join us on Facebook for the latest updates and to meet fellow attendees:\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_groups_goforspace_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=Cu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo&amp;r=p4Gh_-_SatYFa_fpjfwpkQAyxCoH1c8DmwmEn8nrvac&amp;m=vS_M4HFq8p5JWHewmwQrD_r63g2cpQHRVVrCEo_ma5c&amp;s=9wUzXHuBAPcYT3TzewrM1I5wFjMKmENxbF7iSJTSJdA&amp;e=\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__www.facebook.com_groups_goforspace_%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DCu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo%26r%3Dp4Gh_-_SatYFa_fpjfwpkQAyxCoH1c8DmwmEn8nrvac%26m%3DvS_M4HFq8p5JWHewmwQrD_r63g2cpQHRVVrCEo_ma5c%26s%3D9wUzXHuBAPcYT3TzewrM1I5wFjMKmENxbF7iSJTSJdA%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1549471523481000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFjp8m9n2exClzRAPTmjMFT5HeRKQ\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/goforspace\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>LAUNCH SCHEDULE: \u00a0There is always a chance for a launch at Kennedy Space Center!\u00a0 Space Flight Now maintains an updated launch schedule for launches worldwide.\u00a0 Keep an eye on this site as launches are added for Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center:\u00a0\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__spaceflightnow.com_launch-2Dschedule_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=Cu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo&amp;r=p4Gh_-_SatYFa_fpjfwpkQAyxCoH1c8DmwmEn8nrvac&amp;m=vS_M4HFq8p5JWHewmwQrD_r63g2cpQHRVVrCEo_ma5c&amp;s=ne7FaDOpDnv0lXgyxaMt9saw3C2A-HqsshAtOTTxLr8&amp;e=\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__spaceflightnow.com_launch-2Dschedule_%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DCu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo%26r%3Dp4Gh_-_SatYFa_fpjfwpkQAyxCoH1c8DmwmEn8nrvac%26m%3DvS_M4HFq8p5JWHewmwQrD_r63g2cpQHRVVrCEo_ma5c%26s%3Dne7FaDOpDnv0lXgyxaMt9saw3C2A-HqsshAtOTTxLr8%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1549471523481000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGcYIZQzBz0TWicPIOU2jiUFDazHA\">https:\/\/spaceflightnow.com\/launch-schedule\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>It is time to GO FOR SPACE!!<\/p>\n<p>Add\u00a0<u><a href=\"mailto:goforspace@gmail.com\">goforspace@gmail.com<\/a><\/u>\u00a0to your address book to ensure you receive conference updates.\u00a0 If you wish to be removed from this list, please reply with Unsubscribe in the subject line.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Attachments area<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Astronauts Memorial Foundation\u00a0hosted\u00a0the first educator conference at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in July 2018. The event was a success and we are pleased to bring you the second annual conference\u00a0July 24-26, 2019.\u00a0 Registration is now open:\u00a0http:\/\/kennedyconference.org\u00a0\u00a0Early bird registration is $295 through February 28.\u00a0 Regular registration is $325 and begins March 1.\u00a0 The conference [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news-and-announcements"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/casgc.ucsd.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7758","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/casgc.ucsd.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/casgc.ucsd.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casgc.ucsd.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casgc.ucsd.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7758"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/casgc.ucsd.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7758\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/casgc.ucsd.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7758"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casgc.ucsd.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7758"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casgc.ucsd.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7758"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}