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Challenger Center of Woodstock uses students natural enthusiasm for space to create innovative learning experiences for imaginative young minds. By transforming the way teachers teach and students learn, Challenger Center of Woodstock Illinois is creating a new generation of explorers.
And (students) will see something and experience something that they perhaps read about, but could not truly appreciate until they came and experienced it.
Challenger Center is an international, not-for-profit education organization that was founded by the families of the astronauts from Challenger Space Shuttle mission 51-L.
Through Challenger Center's programs and its international network of Challenger Learning Centers, the diversity, spirit, and commitment to education that exemplified the Challenger 51-L mission continues to make an impact on students, teachers, and families today.
These positive learning experiences raise students’ expectations of success; foster a long-term interest in mathematics, science, and technology; and motivate them to pursue careers in these fields.
Our Mission
As the new advances in science and technology occur at an ever more accelerated pace, the need for excellence in education has never been more essential. Perhaps that's one reason why so many communities throughout the world are actively engaged in developing a local Challenger Learning Center. Find out how our organization's solutions to encourage students to pursue further study in mathematics, science, and technology can make a difference in your hometown.
Organization History
In the aftermath of the Challenger accident, the 51-L crew's families came together, still grieving from loss, but firmly committed to the belief that they must carry on the spirit of their loved ones by continuing the Challenger crew's educational mission. Read more about the inspirational story of how Challenger Center for Space Science Education was created.
STS-Challenger Center: STS-51L: Challenger Mission51-L
Learn more about the seven astronauts who perished in the Challenger Space Shuttle tragedy. Rare photographs and publicity materials from the Challenger mission are also available.
Leadership
Introduce yourselves to the management staff of Challenger Center, as well as the distinguished professionals who comprise our Board of Directors.
Career Opportunities
Mild mannered researchers and scientists who are transformed into intergalactic tour guides? Teachers who put on flight suits and take students on daily trips to the Moon and Mars? It's all in a day's work for Challenger Center and Challenger Learning Center employees. Search job postings for current openings.
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