Unprecedented International Cooperation provides Space and STEM activities in BrazilIn order to popularize science, the Michaelis Foundation for Global Education took the largest American space and STEM themed itinerary fair in Brazil to the Vicintin Foundation, in Belo Horizonte. The event that took place on Monday (21) in partnership with the U.S Embassy Branch Office in Belo Horizonte, reached more than 60 young students between 14 and 17 years old. Hope was the word used by teenager Yasmin Azevedo (17), to describe what the experience gave her. For her, the opportunity to hear the testimonials shared by the speakers present at the event, was essential to generate a feeling of identification and representation. “I believe we all have a role in the universe, and I think they came here to show us that we can go wherever we´d want to be,” she affirmed. The initiative took place after Science Days visited the cities of Sorocaba, São José dos Campos and Belo Horizonte, in its sixth edition of activities in Brazil. Dr. Kumar Krishen (former senior researcher at Johnson Space Center), Patricia Feingold (director of Maxar Technologies), Gabe Gabrielle (Formerly employed by AECOM under the Institutional Service - Contract as an Engineer II for Kennedy Space Center/NASA) and José Carlos Filho (country manager of KSCIA operations in Latin America) were just some of those invited to speak at the event, which was also attended by Jacob Grant from Troy University.
For student Isabelle Pimentel, this direct contact with professionals in the field opened the door to an important teaching-learning process. “It awakened in me this huge curiosity about space”, revealed the 15-year-old girl. The young woman also highlighted that the activity of sending a personalized postcard aboard Blue Origin's Rocket New Shepard was her favorite. “It's a brilliant idea and I'll have something special to remember it by” she announced, referring to the “Flown in Space” label that will be designated to those who participated in said activity. Science Days is an international initiative by the Michaelis Foundation, with the goal of improving the Global educational system through hand-on activities that arouse the interest of new generations in science. For more details on this edition of Science Days, visit the Instagram profile @sciencedaysoficial. Special thanks to Patricia Feingold with Maxar Technologies, Engineer Gabe Gabrielle Formerly employed by AECOM and Dr. Kumar Krishen, former Chief Technologist for Johnson Space Center (JSC). - Luma Keily
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Science Days team celebrates biggest partnership in the history of the event In its sixth year of activities in Brazil, Science Days brings new experiences, activities, and attractions, such as sending personalized postcards to space aboard Blue Origin’s Rocket New Shepard. However, the new programs are not the only novelty of this edition. With new partnerships, Science Days will be attended by representatives of Brazilian and American institutions ranging from education to the aerospace sector.
Troy University, Full Sail University and Embry-Riddle are just some of the U.S. educational Institutions that will be present at the event, which also has the support of local Brazilian schools such as Instituto Alpha Lumen, Facens University and Newton Paiva University. The purpose of this broad collaboration is to address the importance of STEM & SPACE learning through the presentation of many activities, workshops and projects within the area of space sciences. “We want to promote opportunities for students looking to study abroad,” said Farragut Academy Admissions Director, Stephanie Wood. In its essence of uniting the American and Brazilian cultures, the STEM & SPACE fair will also have the support of the U.S. Department of Commerce, American Embassy and the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB). “We are happy to join the Michaelis Foundation and promote events of this nature”, said the president of AEB, Carlos Moura. Through the partnership with KSCIA, since 2016, Science Days has already provided immersions in the world of space exploration to countless young people. With the support of companies such as Nitto Denko Corporation, Orion AST, Maxar Technologies, R-Crio and Phoenix Technology, Science Days promises to provide a debate on major technological innovations that are revolutionizing the scientific field today. “Contributing to an environment that stimulates the growing desire for continuous learning, Vaya Space is, in fact, sowing the seeds that guarantee the future of the industry in which it operates”, said the vice president of the company's operations in Latin America, Darcton Damião. To participate in this edition of Science Days and enjoy all the programming prepared with the special participation of all the collaborators mentioned above, interested parties can register through the link: https://linktr.ee/ScienceDays . Science Days is a free event for middle and high school students. This year, its activities will be carried out in the cities of Sorocaba, São José dos Campos and Belo Horizonte. For more information about this edition of Science Days, follow the Instagram profile @ScienceDaysOficial. We thank our partners and collaborators for believing in our dream. Without the support provided by each of you, it would be difficult to provide such an enriching experience as we have done so for the participants of this edition of Science Days. Thank you – Jefferson Michaelis - Luma Keily The school that trained astronauts like Alan Shepard and Charles Duke comes to Science Days!3/8/2022 Farragut Academy seeks to support the emergence of new space explorers With a teaching methodology centered on real market experiences and creative problem-solving methods, Farragut Academy brings the proposal to innovate in the area of education. In its coming to Science Days 2022, the institution promises to bring a different analysis of the importance of using emerging technologies in the process of training great leaders.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Farragut will be the only international secondary school (serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade) to attend Science Days. Being able to be exposed to engineering at such a young level allows for students to really understand the commitment that they want to make within that field or explore more options”, explained the institution's director of admissions, Stephanie Wood. Through the unique approach of its academic programs, and diverse environment with global reach, the institution seeks to create opportunities for Brazilians to study in the United States. Thus, Stephanie announced that coming to Brazil to be part of Science Days can help firm this deal: “I Know that many foreigners (..) want to send their students abroad so maybe this is an opportunity for a partnership in such fashion” she announced. During Science Days, Farragut Academy will present its purpose of providing to exchange students a full experience of Florida´s way of living. “The students have plenty of options of clubs and sports, and also the opportunity of using our waterfront, using sail boats, going fishing, and just having a very Florida experience of living here”, said the professional. “You’re learning to work as a team here at Farragut (…) Keep in mind that when I graduated from Farragut people did not know what an astronaut was, it was not something you prepared for, but Farragut prepared me for life. I am so thankful to my parents for making the sacrifice for me to go to Farragut. It prepared me for the Naval Academy and for life after it.” – Charles Duke during Farragut´s honoring event. For more information about some of the activities offered by Admiral Farragut Academy, please visit: https://vimeo.com/310123347 For more information about this edition of Science Days, please enter the Instagram profile @ScienceDaysOficial Entrepreneurship and education: Science Days 2022 analyzes the future of the aerospace sector3/2/2022 An unprecedented achievement in the history of Science Days, in addition to the two-day event – full of activities that include workshops and the STEM & Space themed Expo – the biggest U.S. traveling STEM/Space fair in Brazil will feature an additional day, reserved for people interested in knowing a variety of insights, and even interested in investing in the aerospace industry and in STEM global opportunities. Restricted to the city of São José, Science Days Space Symposium promises to provide an important debate on the prospects of the future of the New Space: new global opportunities.
To achieve the expected economic development goals in the space sector, the principles of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University “come in handy”. Focusing on quality education, the institution seeks to train professionals capable of revolutionizing the area of space science. “With more than 140,000 graduates worldwide, Embry-Riddle is not only leading the future, but also changing it,” said Leticia Schmitz, Affiliate Director of Professional Education at the institution. Establishing presence in the Brazilian market and being seen as a reference of educational institution for programs related to aviation and aeronautical industry. According to the professional, this is Embry-Riddle's goal with its presence in this 6th edition of Science Days. “We imagine a Democratic field, where people will have more access to space and aeronautical activities (...) with a variety of opportunities for Brazilians in these industries”, she revealed. Developing rocket launch systems is just one of the activities provided by the institution, which is open to welcoming new students. “We offer options to meet all higher education needs. Brazilians and all international students are more than welcome to enroll in over 100 courses we have.” Embry Riddle will participate in every city in which Science Days is taking place in March. To learn more about some of the activities provided by Embry Riddle through its engineering courses, please watch the video below: https://youtu.be/R5IFTgtfVuQ For more information about this edition of Science Days, please enter the Instagram profile @ScienceDaysOficial - Luma Keily |
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