About Us
The Aerospace and Innovation Academy,
BLUE SKY Learning, BLUECUBE Aerospace, & APPI
The Aerospace and Innovation Academy (aerospacehigh.org)
Intro to Aerospace
AIA students will participate in trimester SPACE Clubs as the pathway to join the Wolfpack CubeSat Development Team. Students will learn to use the mathematics related to orbital mechanics, spacecraft ascent/descent, and interplanetary travel. Emphasis will be placed on identifying aerospace-themed research topics. Students will work in groups in preparation for various space settlement contests, and engage with aerospace professionals through industrial connections and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Wolfpack members have built three spacecraft (2 CubeSats and 1 hosted payload) which launched in 2018, 2022, and 2023. Wolfpack students have written accepted papers and presented at national and international conferences over 100 times since 2018.
Competition Prep
Interested students will prepare entries for the Palm Beach Regional Science and Engineering Fair, the NSS Space Settlement Contest, and various other competitions. In the past eight years the instructor’s students have placed over 150 times, with 55+ special awards, 26 first place finishes, 24 advancements to the State Sci/Engr Fair, 2 state champions, and 2 state grand champions. 2019 Future Space Scholars Settlement Team was the U.S. national champion and competed in Beijing, China. NSS Space Settlement Team finished first (8th grade large group) in the world (2,600+ entries).
The Aerospace Public Policy Institute
Intro to Aerospace
A move to the independent sector opened my eyes to how access to quality programs is significantly easier in private school communities. Of course, money talks, and with funding, most any educational dream can be realized given the passion and drive exist. With funding, projects can be undertaken, curriculums can be enriched, and students’ imagination can be cultivated. But public schools, primarily those in poverty-stricken communities face different challenges, and funding possibilities, while perhaps available, are less well-known.
In the past three years, moving to the middle school private setting and seeing the opportunities that abound when people are both aware of projects and have financial access to participate in said projects was eye opening. How can there be educational equity if schools aren’t on the same playing field let alone privy to the rules on how to play?
Seeing the students’ accomplishments in the Aerospace arena got me thinking…how can I help bridge the gap between students, STEM, and the real-world? How can others benefit from some of the same educational opportunities as my current students? From this, the APPI was spawned with the goal of educating, communicating, advocating and legislating on behalf of space policy.
At APPI, you will find information about space policy news—both in the news and in areas where students are enacting change. Feel free to offer your suggestions—what would you like to know, areas of interest, and how we can help facilitate your own goals. Of course, the ideas here are not limited to Aerospace; our ultimate goal is you will use APPI as a way to inspire student civil engagement in multiple content areas in a variety of venues.
Shawna Christenson
Ms. Christenson’s passion is public policy, taking debate outside the classroom and into the real world by participating in legislative blitzes as well as working with students on resolutions at the state and national level. From this passion, the Aerospace Public Policy Institute was developed in order to help other students, teachers, and schools to communicate, educate, advocate and legislate for their own interests.
Rep Brian Mast - H CON RES 85
BLUE-SKY Learning
What is BLUE-
SKY learning?
BLUE-SKY Learning is a mindset focused on a hyper-ambitious task or goal (Big Hairy Audacious Goal). It requires a growth- mindset, envisioning success beyond where you are in the present. You envision accomplishing a task that has not yet been done. You must maintain a positive attitude. By tackling a Blue-Sky goal you will have setbacks and failures. They are excellent learning points. You must persevere, endure, and strive to accomplish a Blue-Sky goal.
It also requires collaborations, building teams and be a good team member to meet your Blue-Sky goal. You must be flexible. Keep the end goal in mind, but don’t be so rigid that you can’t allow the path you take to your goal to vary. Be resolve to obtain your Blue-Sky goal. Blue-Sky learning allowes you tackle impossible task. Students are able to acheive far more than they ever believed they could.
The Value of BLUE-SKY Learning
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Development of Human Capital
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Inspires the Next Generation
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Real-world, authentic Science and Engineering
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Emphasis on Teamwork and Creativity
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Better fills the STEAM Pipeline
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“ Techies and Talkies ”
How to Get Started
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Embrace a ridiculous, audacious BLUE-SKY goal
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Identify a teammate or two that will embrace your vision
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Identify incremental milestones… they either become wins or areas for improvement (tethered, HAB, ThinSat)
Create programs in your schools/community
TED Talk
Distinguished Speaker Series
Science Fair/Museums
Conferences
Group Challenges or Competitions
Find and join professional organizations
Space Foundation Teacher Liaison
AIAA Educator Associate
ISS Explorer Ambassador
BLUECUBE Aerospace
Kevin L. Simmons,
Principal Investigator
Kevin L. Simmons is a professional educator, author, principal investigator and Congressional advocate. He founded BLUECUBE Aerospace, Inc., co-created the Aerospace and Innovation Academy, Inc. (AIA), and currently leads the Wolfpack CubeSat Development team (WCDT) in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Simmons is Principal Investigator for two NASA-selected missions selected by NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI) in 2017 and 2019. He led the first middle school team to launch a CubeSat on December 3rd, 2018 and his WCDT was the only K-12 entity selected nationwide by the 2019 CSLI. He is trained as a biochemist, and has worked in industry, military and academia. Simmons completed two years as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow and four years as a senior policy analyst in the National Science Foundation’s Engineering Directorate. He serves in a leadership role in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Palm Coast section and as a member of the AIAA SmallSat Technical Committee. Simmons is the current president of the Florida Association for the Gifted, and Area Director for the Florida Association of Science Teachers, member of the inaugural Limitless Space Institute Educator Fellowship, and a 2023 NASA AAPT HEAT Physics Ambassador. Simmons recent national-level awards include the National Space Council Space Worker Hall of Fame, AIAA Foundation Educator Achievement Award, Dwyer Award for Excellence in STEM education, and Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University with Biochemistry and Chemistry degrees, and is a professional educator with a gifted endorsement and licensed to teach Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth/Space Science and 6th-12th Mathematics.
Recent Publications and Presentations
"Let's Go To Space: Building a CubeSat Team through BLUE-SKY Learning". Paperback for Educators at https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Go-Space-Building-Learning/dp/B08P3Y9G68/ref=sr_1_3
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“WeissSat-1 Final Report to NASA”, Simmons, Christenson, Evrard-Vescio, et al. Submitted to NASA Headquarters in response to completion of the NASA CubeSat Launch Initiative program, 2020
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Invited panelist, The Future of Space, The Edison Awards, https://youtu.be/x61jo7vtq9k, Babcock Ranch, Florida, 2021
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“BLUE-SKY Learning: Disruptive Education” K. Simmons. TEDxTheWeissSchool, www.ted.com/talks/kevin_l_simmons_blue_sky_learning_disruptive_education, May, 2019.
"Blue-Sky Learning" with STEAM Tentacles by Kevin L Simmons. January 2018 STEAM Magazine https://www.aerospace-policy.org/communicate, 2018
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“Let’s Go to Space”: The Weiss CubeSat Development Team by Kevin L Simmons. January 2018 STEAM Magazine https://www.aerospace-policy.org/communicate, 2018
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Acute repeated nicotine injections increase enkephalin but not AP-1 DNA binding in rat adrenal. M McMillian, P Hudson, K Simmons, D Dreyer, J Hone, K Pennypacker. Molecular Brain Research 1995 Vol.31, pg. 210-214
Dexamethasone and forskolin synergistically increase [Met5]enkephalin accumulation in mixed brain cell cultures. Brain Research 1996 Aug 19; 730(1-2):67-74
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Characterization of breast cancer for treatment and prognosis of the disease. (Abstract) K. Simmons, NAAS/AJAS Directory and Proceedings, 1987. Poster presented at AJAS National Conference, Chicago, Illinois, January 1987.
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Estrogen and antiestrogen effects on breast cancer under “in vitro” and “in vivo” conditions. (Abstract) TE Kute, R Long, K Simmons, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 1986.
Technical Papers and Conference Presentations
“Let’s Go To Space: BLUE-SKY Learning” K. Simmons and J. Schauer. UCF Faculty Advocates for Advanced and Gifted Education – Gifted Education Professional Development Conference. February 2023
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“Understanding Orbital Transfer Types with Secondary Student Created Python Code” Alexander Castronovo and Kevin Simmons, et al. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“An In Vitro Analysis of Osteoblast Transcription Factors in Low Earth Orbit via ISS Internal Payload and CubeSat Form Factor” Jasmin Schauer, Celine Schauer, Kevin Simmons. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“WolfSat-1: 1U LEO Demonstration of Biological Degradation of PET” Paul Kiesling, Jasmin Schauer, and Kevin Simmons. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“From Concept to Launch: Significance and Challenges of Digital Engineering in Student CubeSat Projects” Dylan Kiesling and Kevin Simmons. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Wolfpack Orbital Launch Funding and Competition (WOLF-C)” William Mayville and Kevin Simmons. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Paraglider-GPS-HAB Applications w Tie ins to CubeSat Missions” Charlie Wells, Sebastian Timbal, Kevin Simmons, et al. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Xenobot Applications for Spaceflight” Dylan Kiesling and Kevin Simmons. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Viability and Advantages of Graphene Production in Deep Space Environment” Paul Kiesling and Kevin Simmons. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Zentih-1: Theoretical Design of a Mining Mission to 511 Davida” Michael Mikati, Kevin Simmons, et al. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Application of High Altitude Balloon Telemetry for Successful Secondary Student CubeSat Missions” Deanie Vaitsos, Kevin Simmons, et al. Poster Session, 2022 SmallSat Conference, August 2022
“Preventing Single Event Upsets In Microbit Chips In A LEO Hosted Payload” Theodore Ouyang, Kevin Simmons, et al. Poster Session, 2022 SmallSat Conference, August 2022
“NASA CSLI: Making Space Accessible Starting in Middle School and Beyond” Celine Schauer, Kevin Simmons, et al. Poster Session, 2022 SmallSat Conference, August 2022
“SmallSat Form Factor Applications for Mammalian Osteoblast Research” Jasmin Schauer, Kevin Simmons, et al. Poster Session, 2022 SmallSat Conference, August 2022
“Disruptive Education: Use of Emulators and High Altitude Balloons as Precursors to CubeSats” Elliotte Evrard-Vescio, Tyler Evrard-Vescio, Kevin Simmons, et al. Poster Session, 2022 SmallSat Conference, August 2022
“Techies and Talkies, Educators and Entrepreneurs. The Wolfpack CubeSat Development Team and ‘BLUE-SKY Learning’” Kevin Simmons and Shawna Christenson. SPACERUSH 360 Conference, Center for Space Education, Kennedy Space Center - Visitor Center. July 2022.
“Wolfpack Orbital Launch Funding and Competition (WOLF-C)” William Mayville and Kevin Simmons. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“Preventing Single Event Upsets in Micro:bit Chips in a LEO Hosted Payload” Theodore Ouyang, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“NASA CSLI: Making Space Accessible Starting in Middle School and Beyond” Rachel Nussbaum, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“Disruptive Education: Use of Emulators and High Altitude Balloons as Precursors to CubeSats in a Middle-High School Setting” Shawna Christenson, Pradeep Shinde, and Kevin Simmons. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“Applications of Artificial Intelligence as a Disruptive Tool in Space Education” Daniel Portas-Levy, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“A Sustainable Satellite Propulsion System” Benjamin Purvis, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“From Concept to Launch: Significance and Challenges of Digital Engineering in Student CubeSat Projects” Dylan Kiesling, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research, Athens, Greece. July 2022
“Xenobots Applications for Spaceflight” Dylan Kiesling, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research, Athens, Greece. July 2022
“Applications of Paraglider-High Altitude Balloon Telemetry for Successful Secondary Student CubeSat Missions” Argyrios Vaitsos, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research, Athens, Greece. July 2022
“Viability and Advantages of Graphene Production in Deep Space Environment” Paul Kiesling, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“An In Vitro Analysis of Osteoblast Transcription Factors in Low Earth Orbit via ISS Internal Payload and CubeSat Form Factor” Jasmin Schauer, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“Investigating the Effects of Light Wavelength and Exolith Highlands Lunar Regolith on the Germination and Growth Rates of Various Edible Foods” Arnav Joseph, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“Understanding Orbital Transfer Types with Secondary Student Created Python Code” Alex Castronovo, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“The Recycling Potential for Methylococcus Capsulatus During Long-Term Spaceflight”. Arnav Joseph, Kevin Simmons, et al. 44th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. July 2022
“Let's Go To Space: The Aerospace and Innovation Academy's Wolfpack” Kevin Simmons. International Space Development Conference, National Space Society – Space Ambassador Session, May 2022.
“STEM in a Post-COVID World: Using Distance Learning to Enhance Equitable Student Engagement” C. Purvis and K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, proceedings at https://hiceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDU2022.pdf, Jan. 2022.
“Maximizing Education through Collaborative Learning with a Cross-Curricular Approach” D. Kiesling, P. Maitland, S. Christenson, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, proceedings at https://hiceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDU2022.pdf, Jan. 2022.
“Primarily Igniting the Passion: STEM In Early Education” S. Christenson, A. Vaitsos, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, proceedings at https://hiceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDU2022.pdf, Jan. 2022.
“Integrating Artificial Intelligence in the K-12 Classroom” L. Strauss, A. Vaitsos, D. Levy, A. Joseph, S. Christenson, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, proceedings at https://hiceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDU2022.pdf, Jan. 2022.
“Using Learning Styles to Engage Gifted Learners in Real-World STEAM Applications” R. Nussbaum, C. Schauer, A. Grodman, S. Christenson, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, proceedings at https://hiceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDU2022.pdf, Jan. 2022.
“SolarSat-1: Demonstration of a Revolutionary Propulsion System.” Mohanty, Purvis, and Simmons. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2021 SciTech Conference, Small Satellites – Education and Outreach, Jan 2021.
“CapSat-1: The Lessons Learned in Developing a Satellite Mission with Middle and High School Students”, Elhoushy and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, IAF Space Power Symposium Session, Oct 2021.
“WolfSat-3: A Revolutionary Aspect of Sustaining Life in the Space Environment”, Mohanty and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, 28th IAA Symposium in Small Satellites Missions Session, Oct 2021.
“Collaborating With CubeSats: The Formation of the Wolfpack CubeSat Development Team”, F Strauss, A Patterson, M Mohanty, S Christenson, G. Mikati, K. Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, IAF Space Education and Outreach Symposium Session, Oct 2021.
“Mitigating Lunar Dust on Spacecraft Surfaces Using Electromagnetic Fields”, Dooner, Welch, Mikati, and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, IAF Materials and Structures Symposium Session, Oct 2021.
“A CubeSat Platform for Monitoring Space Weather”, B Purvis, C Purvis, A Castronovo, Elhoushy, and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, Educational Pico and Nano Satellites Session, Oct 2021.
“FlipSat-1: Optimizing Radiation Hardening for a Space Environment”, Ouyang, Kimler, A Zhang, Ant Zhang, and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, Educational Pico and Nano Satellites Session, Oct 2021.
“Achieving Planetary Sustainability Through Student-built Satellite Missions”, 72nd International Astronautical Congress, P Kiesling, D Kiesling, and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, Small Satellite Missions Global Technical Session, Oct 2021.
“Mitigating Lunar Dust on Spacecraft Surfaces Using Electromagnetic Fields”, Dooner Simmons et al. SmallSat Conference Poster Session, Aug 2021.
“Inflight Resource Recycling and Pollution Mitigation Impacts Through the WolfSat-1 CubeSat Mission”, Mohanty, Simmons, et al. SmallSat Conference Poster Session, Aug 2021.
“CapSat-1: The Lessons Learned in Developing a Satellite Mission with Middle and High School Students”, Elhoushy, Simmons, et al. SmallSat Conference, SmallSat Swifties Session, Aug 2021.
“WolfSat-1: A CubeSat Mission to Investigate the Metabolism in Microgravity of the Polyethylene Digesting Ideonella Saikaiensis” M. Mohanty, M. Mikati, P. Kiesling, and K. Simmons. Accepted Abstract for Presentation at the 2021 American Institute for Chemical Engineering Annual Meeting, Nov. 2021.
“The Aerospace and Innovation Academy: Employing BLUE-SKY Learning as a Disruptive Educational Model”, Christenson and Simmons. Global Space Exploration Conference, Transcending Societal Issues for Space Exploration Session, June 2021.
“Evaluating the Efficacy of Electric Fields in Mitigating Lunar Dust Buildup on Spacecraft Surfaces”, Dooner, Welch, and Simmons. Global Space Exploration Conference, Key Technologies Session, June 2021.
“A CubeSat Platform for Monitoring Space Weather”, B. Purvis, C. Purvis, Castronovo, and Simmons. Global Space Exploration Conference, Key Technologies Session, June 2021.
“Paving the Way Towards Universalization: Multiplying Success and Value Through Global Collaboration”, P Kielsing, D Kiesling, and Simmons. Global Space Exploration Conference, International Cooperation for Space Exploration Session, June 2021.
“FlipSat-1: Optimizing Radiation Hardening for a Space Environment”, Ouyang, Kimler, A. Zhang, Ant. Zhang, and Simmons. Global Space Exploration Conference, Key Technologies Session, June 2021.
“BLUE-SKY Learning: The Wolverine and Wolfpack CubeSat Teams”, COSPAR-K 2021 – Space STEM Power Talks, 43rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly, Sydney, Australia, January 2021.
“CapSat-1: Testing the Voltage Efficiency of Capacitors Used to Replace Lithium-Ion Batteries as a Function of Time in the Space Environment” Elhoushy, Simmons, et al. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2021 SciTech Conference, Small Satellites – Education and Outreach, Jan 2021.
“The Wolverine CubeSat Development Team: Developing Engineers of the Future”, Mohanty, Nussbaum, Joseph, Strauss, and Simmons. STAR Tech 2020: Adaptive Technologies from Biological and Chemical Engineering Conference, Organized by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Nov. 2020.
BLUE-SKY Learning: The Wolverine CubeSat Development Team. Presented at the 2020 AIAA Young Professionals, Students and Educators Conference, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 2020. (Selected as ‘Best Presentation – Educator Category’)
“BLUE-SKY Learning: the Wolverine CubeSat Development Team (2015-2020).” Simmons, Christenson, et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, Lift Off - Secondary Space Education Session, IAF Space Education and Outreach Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“Lunar Dust Mitigation on Spacecraft in a Low Gravity Freefall Environment.” Dooner, Simmons, et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, Hands-on Space Education and Outreach Session, IAF Space Education and Outreach Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“CapSat-1: Demonstration of a Novel CubeSat Electrical Power System.” Elhoushy, Simmons, et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, Educational Pico and Nano Satellites Session, 48th IAF Student Conference Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“Primarily Igniting the Passion: STEM in Early Education, Christenson and Simmons.” 71st International Astronautical Congress, Ignition - Primary Space Education Session, IAF Space Education and Outreach Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“Aerospace and Astronomy Advances by the Middle East.” Mayville, Simmons, et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, Scientific and Technical Histories Session, 54th IAA History of Astronautics Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“Enhancing the STEM Pipeline – Using Public Policy to Promote Space Industry Access to a Highly Skilled Workforce.” Kiesling, Simmons, et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, Enabling the Future – Developing the Space Workforce Session, IAF Space Education and Outreach Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“OUTLAST-1: International Collaboration and Disruptive Education via PocketQubes.” Kimler, Simmons, et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, New Worlds - Non-Traditional Space Education and Outreach Session, IAF Space Education and Outreach Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“AMARIS: Mitigating Dust Accumulation Using Electrostatic Forces and a Lithium ion Nanofoil Shield with Applications to Lunar Missions.” Cross, Simmons et al. 71st International Astronautical Congress, Moon Exploration Session, IAF Space Exploration Symposium, Oct. 2020.
“AMARIS: A CubeSat Based Lunar Rover.” Abstract selected for Pre-Conference Workshop Poster Session and Competition, SmallSat Conference, Aug. 2020.
“AMARIS: Mitigating Dust Accumulation Using Electrostatic Forces and a Lithium ion Nanofoil Shield with Applications to Lunar Missions.” Cross, Simmons et al. Poster Session, Pre-Conference Workshop, 51st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Mar 2020.
The Wolverine CubeSat Development Team (2015-2020). Presented January 9th at the 2020 AIAA SciTech Conference HUB and Exhibition Hall. Orlando, Florida 2020.
The Wolverine CubeSat Development Team FlipSat Proposal: Analysis of Single Bit Flips as a Function of Radiation Hardening. Presented at the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Session 2 – Liftoff Secondary Space Education. Washington, D.C. 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdDFDAbVSHM&t=813s
BLUE-SKY Learning: Building CubeSats and Influencing STEM Policy. Florida Association for the Gifted (FLAG) Annual Conference, Session 4, Cape Canaveral, Florida. October 11, 2019
Blue-Sky Learning: The Wolverine CubeSat Development and Public Policy Teams. Presented at the International Aerospace Education Salon during the Future Space Scholars Meet, Beijing, China 2019
WeissSat-1: NASA's Selection of a Middle School CubeSat to Fly in Space. Presented at the AIAA SciTech Forum 9 Jan 2018 at the Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, Florida. (Control ID 2905724) Session Information: FD-13, Special Session: Starting and Supercharging STEM Programs January 8, 2018
"WEISS-SAT1: A Student Developed Microlab for Space Based Research" Submitted abstract to present at the 69th International Astronautical Congress entitled MICROGRAVITY SCIENCES AND PROCESSES SYMPOSIUM (A2), Microgravity Experiments from Sub-Orbital to Orbital Platforms (A2.3) Interactive Presentations (A2.IP), Authors: Rhonda Lyons, Victoria Cross, Christina Cross, Kevin Simmons, Don Platt, Ph.D. 2018
"WEISS-SAT1: A Student Developed Astrobiology Payload for Small Satellite Microgravity Research" Submitted abstract to the 2018 SmallSat Conference entitled (R Lyons, V Cross, C Cross, K Simmons, and D Platt) 2018
"WEISS-SAT1: A Student Developed Astrobiology Payload for Small Satellite Microgravity Research" Submitted abstract to the 2018 AIAA Space Forum, Small Satellites Track, Educational Activities Utilizing Small Spacecraft entitled (R Lyons, V Cross, C Cross, K Simmons, and D Platt) 2018
Weiss CubeSat Development Team Overview. Presented during Senator Bill Nelson's press conference at The Weiss School on 11 March 2017
Update of the Wolverine CubeSat Development and Policy Teams and Status of the WeissSat-1 and the WCDT Program. Introduced student team before the Palm Beach Gardens City Council, November 2017, November 2018, and December 2019
Classic Orbital Elements, Epsilon, and the Hohmann Transfer, Presented to the Space Foundation Teacher Liaison Workshop at the 33rd Space Symposium, Apr 2017
Accepted
“QASSIM Science Center: Youth Aerospace and Satellite Program” K. Simmons, P. Longstaff, and B. Pearson. SpaceOps 2023 Conference, Dubai. March 2023.
“Preventing Single Event Upsets In Micro:bit Chips In A LEO Hosted Payload” Theodore Ouyang, Kevin Simmons, et al. 73rd International Astronautical Congress. September 2022.
“Space Education and the Next Generation” Anand Narayanan and Kevin Simmons. 2022 ISS Research and Development Conference – Technical Sessions, Jul 2022.
“Restructuring and Enriching the Education of the Periodic Table of Elements” E. Puri, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, Jan. 2022.
“Continuing to Combat Inequalities in Education: Underrepresented Minorities in STEM” A. Zhang, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, Jan. 2022.
“Educational Disadvantages Native Americans Face Due to Socio-Economics in a Modern Society” B. Purvis, C. Purvis, K. Simmons. 20th Annual Hawaii International Conference, Jan. 2022.
“WolfSat-3: A Revolutionary Aspect of Sustaining Life in the Space Environment”, Mohanty and Simmons. 72nd International Astronautical Congress, 28th IAA Symposium in Small Satellite Session, Oct 2021.