In 2015, Rachel Lindbergh wrote about her experience sending an experiment to space, during which she and her team overcame unexpected and dramatic hurdles after two rocket explosions. Three years later, Rachel is a student about to finish her studies at the University of Chicago. Rachel credits her success to her participation in the Student Spaceflight...Read More
Check out our new and improved curriculum, Eyes in the Sky: How Satellites Can Promote Social and Environmental Justice, just back from the editors. It’s updated and available for download today! This space-based curriculum, developed with CraftEd Curriculum, gives educators the tools to use satellite imagery and data to lead students in an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based...Read More
We’re beyond excited to be part of the Guardians of the Galaxy Space Station Challenge in partnership with Marvel and CASIS. This competition will provide two 13-18-year-old students the opportunity to design an experiment to be performed on the International Space Station (ISS). To enter, choose either Team Groot or Team Rocket, and use either...Read More
Dear DreamUp supporters, What an incredible ride 2017 has been for everyone at DreamUp. Thanks to your support, we’ve impacted countless students around the globe, providing access to space-based educational opportunities both on Earth and in microgravity. We’re proud to share some highlights with you:Read More
This is an interview with Carl Carruthers, Chief Scientist at NanoRacks, who played a leading role in testing and preparing both the Earth and ISS-bound Xtronaut Microbes in Space kits alongside Mariel Rico. In this interview, Carl shares what inspired him to reach for the stars, and what it took to make sure everything was...Read More
On Giving Tuesday, Carie Lemack, DreamUp’s Cofounder and CEO shares what Giving Tuesday means to her and how DreamUp is giving the gift of space. Join our campaign! What does “giving” mean to you? It’s a question top of mind today, on this Giving Tuesday. This annual commemoration started five years ago to celebrate the...Read More
This is an interview with Mariel Rico, who played a chief role in testing and preparing both the Earth and ISS-bound Xtronaut Microbes in Space kits. In this interview, Mariel shares what inspires her, and what it took to make sure everything was perfect for Microbes in Space. Do you want to bring this science...Read More
This is a guest post from Cody Burgey, a Mechanical Engineer at NanoRacks, who has led the efforts to test the Xtronaut Crystal Growth in Space kits. This includes both the kit bound for the International Space Station (ISS), as well as the near-identical kit that you can purchase for your home or classroom! Join...Read More
“Who knew rust could be so beautiful!” remarked Kai, as the image emerged on the screen connected to the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). On invitation, Kai Turner and Alec Lewis, recent high school graduates from iLEAD’s Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School (SCVi), in Castaic, CA, accompanied by Kathleen Fredette, Director of STEAM Initiatives for...Read More
As a high school student, I had the opportunity to design, test, and build a science experiment through a program called N.A.S.A. HUNCH. I witnessed my project launch, and then recovered the results in what was easily the most educational process I had ever been a part of. I learned more during my ISS...Read More
