The StageWorks Imagineers at Work. Marvelous Things are Coming. Mission.io Visits Franklin Elementary School. Look at this Cool Lab. Lindsey Hatch After a Day of Teaching. Conner Larsen to Perform. iWorlds Promotional Videos Filmed at the Space Center. Imaginarium Theater.

Matt Long and the Space Center's StageWorks Imagineers at Work

     Matt Long is another one of the Space Center's outstanding adult volunteers. He is the Grand Master Craftsman of the Space Center's StageWorks Imagineers.  The imagineers range in age from 7th graders to adults. They meet twice a month in Central School's computer lab.  They are learning CAD programming and putting this learning to use by designing and 3D printing props for the Space Center. 

     I stopped by the "Imagineering Shop" (computer lab) for an update yesterday.  "I've got something to show you," Matt said as soon as he saw me in the doorway.  The recently printed Hypospray unit for the Space Center's doctor's kits sat on his desk.  One of the young Imagineers designed and printed it on their home 3D printer. In two months, the Imagineers start a new class on electrical works. During that class, they will learn how to create and install electrical components into their creations.   

Mission.IO (InfiniD) Visits Franklin Elementary School in Provo

By Skyler Carr

I try to spend at least one day a week in schools to see firsthand how our tech works and get honest feedback from teachers and students. A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to visit my old neighborhood school, Franklin Elementary School, and it did not disappoint.

They’ve turned their resource room into a full-fledged space lab (seriously, check out this setup ), and the students absolutely crushed their mission. It was an incredible space with a fantastic team and a reminder of why I love getting out into schools as often as possible. Thank you, Franklin!

Lindsey Hatch, After a Day in the Educational Trenches Teaching her 5th Grade Classes.

     Do you see what a day of teaching does to a person?  Lindsey is an Odyssey Flight Director on weekends and works as a 5th-grade teacher during the week. She hobbled into the Space Center's Staff Room yesterday to prepare for a mission.  "Don't Ask!" she hissed at me after hearing my audible gasp.  "It's been a long, long week at school."  

    "Lindsey," I said sympathetically, "what can I do to help you?"  

    "Who are you to talk?" she replied. "You should look in the mirror sometimes after you've taught for a day. I've seen you come to the Space Center after a day of teaching.  Let's just say there isn't much difference between how road kill looks and how you look."  

     Having set me straight, she crept out of the room and toward the Odyssey.  "What happened to YOU?" I heard Mitch say just as the door closed.  Because this blog has young readers, I won't repeat her answer to his question, but it was loud enough to hear through a closed metal door.       

Conner Larsen to Perform a Master's Recital

     Conner is a master organist, teaches organ at BYU, and is an Odyssey Flight Director at the Space Center.  I've heard him play and can state, without any doubt, that no one I know can tickle the ivory better than Conner.  Use the link and watch remotely if you can't attend in person. 

     Congratulations Conner!

From the Archives.  March 2008.  Seventeen Years Ago, the Space Center Expanded to Salt Lake with the iWorlds Space Center

     Seventeen years ago, a company called iWorlds came to the Space Center to film two videos on the Space Center and its mission.  iWorlds created a private Space Center in Murry Utah that year.  Many of us helped in that endeavor.  Enjoy these two videos showing the old Space Center and its ships.  I especially like the second video.  It is my favorite. Do you agree?  

Mr.Williamson

The iWorlds Foundation aimed to make the Christa McAuliffe Space Education Center's experience available to children worldwide. This video, shot entirely at the Space Center, will let you see what the Space Center does and what teachers and students think about their experiences at the Center.

Imaginarium Theater

The Week's Best Videos From Around the World Edited for a Gentler Audience