Our Mission

With the development and implementation of space-STEM curriculum and programming, New Worlds Await You STEM engagement program targets at-risk and underserved middle school students at 6th, 7th, and 8th grade age levels and aims to:  

• Goal 1: Develop a space-STEM curriculum that increases STEM interest, awareness, and persistence, especially in areas of space exploration. 

 

• Goal 2: Incorporate NASA mentors, facilities, and education materials into the classroom and out of school time (OST) STEM programming

   

• Goal 3: Empower OST providers to implement quality STEM programming accessible to at-risk youth. 

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Educators Trained

Program Management

Sam Ximenes
Principal Investigator

Carol Redfield, PhD
Co-Investigator

Donald Hooper, PhD
Co-Investigator

Joules Webb
Co-Investigator

Louise Cantwell, J.D.
Co-Investigator

  Space STEM Programming

     Natasha Wilkerson
Co-Investigator / Program Manager

  Lunar City Competition

Thea Sahr
Co-Investigator

Maggie Dressell
Co-Investigator

Jake Williams
Co-Investigator

   Curriculum Development

Claire Meschkat
Co-Investigator

Kelly Miller
Co-Investigator

Clark Esty
Technical Content

Kurt Steuck, PhD
Program Evaluator

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New Worlds Await You is a program of the WEX Foundation