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TEAM WORK
Teamwork in AerospaceTeamwork is the backbone of success in aerospace, where engineers, scientists, and innovators collaborate to achieve groundbreaking advancements. From designing spacecraft to launching satellites, effective teamwork ensures precision, safety, and innovation. By combining diverse expertise, fostering open communication, and working towards a shared vision, aerospace teams overcome complex challenges and push the boundaries of what's possible in exploration and technology.
January Conferences:
Hawaii International Conference on Education (HICE), "The Big Island", January 3-6, 2024. Tyler and Elliott EV will present "A Triadic Education Approach of the Wolfpack CubeSat Development Team." Rehearsal schedules have been sent via email. AIAA Sci Tech: Orlando, Fl. January 8-12, 2024. Greene School students will present Jan 9 withe exception of History paper presenting Jan 12th. The following students have thus far been selected to present on these topics: Dylan K: CubeSat VR-A Virtual Reality Application for Small Satellite Education Jasmin S: An In-Depth Analysis of Psychological Factors Related to the Success of CubeSat TeamsGabe M: An Evaluation of Power Sources for Picosatellites Kenan S-H, Tyler EV, and Elliot EV, : Educational Benefits of PocketQubes in a Pre-College Setting Evan B, Lillie K., and Daniel PL: Disruptive Education: Use of Emulators and High Altitude Balloons as Precursors to CubeSats in a Middle School Setting. Chase B, Lukas R, and Theo O: A History of the ISSAs above, rehearsal dates have been sent via email. Both HICE and AIAA SciTech should have completed slides and have practiced with Mr. Simmons and/or Ms.C
IMPORTANT DATES:
December 2023
4th-5th PocketQube Conference, Glasgow, Scotland
14th AIAA SciTech papers due to Ms. C (NOTICE CHANGE IN DATE to allow time for edits)
January 2024
9th AIAA SciTech Conference, Orlando, Florida
17th Wolfpack SPACE DAY, Tallahassee, Florida
26th COSPAR Abstract deadline to Ms. C.
February 2024
13th Annual National Engineering Banquet, West Palm Beach, Florida
15th IAC Abstract deadline to Ms. C.
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What's Not to LOVE?
As February approaches, we often think of Valentines Day and all the people we love. Well, we think about YOU, our Wolfpack family, and all the amazing opportunities that await us this year including new opportunities to build the WolfSat-1, travel and network, and new papers to write for conferences. Oh, and course, new satellites to propose, build, launch, and fly! FlipSat-1, with lead Theo Ouyang, is scheduled for launch this March from Vandenberg SFB - while WolfSat-1, with lead Jasmin Schauer will launch later next year. You can support these efforts by donating to the WolfSat-1 fund. We need $50,000 to complete our hardware purchases. We have a generous offer from the Stiles Nicholson Foundation who will donate $25,000 to match $25,000 we raise towards this goal. To date we've raised $10,850. Please consider a tax-deductible donation by sending your check to the WCDT, a 501(c)3 corporation. Contact us for mailing information.
Don't miss the opportunity to network at the annual Engineers Week Banquet to be held at the Kravis Center (701 Okeechobee Blvd) Feb 13th. Only a few seats to go around. Sign up NOW using THIS LINK if you have not already.
And, of course, if you LOVE space and love a young child, consider purchasing our latest informative picture book written and illustrated by WCDT members Amanda Grodman and Celine Schauer! It details the Artemis mission and proceeds benefit the WCDT for their CubeSat launches. Check it out HERE.
Created By Educators
BLUECUBE Aerospace seeks to Build, Launch, Utilize, and Educate using CubeSat technology with student teams, middle school and high school ages. BLUECUBE Aerospace engages students, teachers and makers through its CubeSat emulator kits, camps, and workshops.
Just as scientific research reflects a new era of multidisciplinary studies, so should the preparation of students reflect crosscutting experiences, knowledge and critical thinking skills through the establishment of a national network of geographically represented instructional nodes.
BLUECUBE Aerospace works with educators and students to experience authentic science, conduct relevant research, and acquire marketable skills for the 21st Century workforce. Research shows that students are better engaged by hands-on instruction and learn through experience. Project-based learning and systems engineering allow students to apply the scientific and engineering methods to real-world problem-solving.
Mission
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Inspire middle school and high school students
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Equip educators to build, launch, utilize and educate with CubeSats
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Prepare the next generation
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Create a competitive diverse and technical 21st century American workforce
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The idea for the BLUECUBE concept was conceived in 2010 by Kevin Simmons and John D. Moore after meeting at the National Science Foundation.
Both were 2009-2011 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows, with Kevin serving in the Engineering Directorate and John in the Geosciences Directorate.
Later Simmons and Einstein Fellow Michael Piccone further developed the BLUECUBE model with Piccione prototyping the first BLUECUBE 1U CubeSat emulators.
With the emergence of the CubeSat (a nanosatellite class of spacecraft) as a dynamic, teaching tool, the opportunity now existed to inspire a new generation of STEM focused Americans.
History in the Making
BLUECUBE Aerospace, in partnership with the Aerospace Public Policy Institute and the Wolverine CubeSat Development Team at Weiss made history. On Monday, December 3, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. EST history SpaceX launch of the Spaceflight SSO-A: SmallSat Express mission to low Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The WeissSat-1 was the only NASA approved satellite built by middle school students
Spaceflight SSO-A: SmallSat Express Carrying the WeissSat-1
Get in Touch
If you are a middle or high school teacher in a STEM discipline (science, technology, engineering and math), or teach in an interdisciplinary environment, we are interested in working with you!
If you are a parent wanting to learn about the opportunities for your child to work with the BLUECUBE Aerospace team, we would love to hear from you too!
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