The Cornell SmallSat Mission Design School, hosted by the departments of astronomy and mechanical and aerospace engineering, is partnering with the Ithaca Sciencenter to build science communication and community engagement into the core of its curriculum. The program is inspired by the legacy of famed Cornell astronomy professor Carl Sagan and engineering alumnus Bill Nye, who each inspired wonder and pursuit of careers in science across the globe.
Now, the newest generation of student scientists will teach kids about the tools available to explore our universe. Through interactive satellite design demonstrations, the Cornell students will turn science into a story and K-12 at the Sciencenter students will learn that they can write the next chapter.
- Elaine Petro, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering
- Mason Peck, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering
- Dmitry Savransky, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering
- Andrew van Paridon, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering
- Jonathan Lunine, Department of Astronomy
College of Arts and Sciences
- Alexander Hayes, Department of Astronomy
College of Arts and Sciences
- Nikole Lewis, Department of Astronomy
College of Arts and Sciences
- Community Partner: Ithaca Sciencenter
- Elaine Petro, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering
- Mason Peck, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering
- Dmitry Savransky, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering
- Andrew van Paridon, Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Engineering
- Jonathan Lunine, Department of Astronomy
College of Arts and Sciences
- Alexander Hayes, Department of Astronomy
College of Arts and Sciences
- Nikole Lewis, Department of Astronomy
College of Arts and Sciences
- Community Partner: Ithaca Sciencenter
Funding teams that are integrating community-engaged learning into new and existing curricula