Educational Programs and Events
Children's Education Program
Bring the kids! ISDC is planning an afternoon of out-of-this-world hands-on activites for the children of conference attendees. This FREE program will run from 1-5pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Email Diana Nelson at dnelson@nssflorida.org for more details!
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Attendees at ISDC 2009 are eligible to apply for 1 CEU credit from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University! The application requires a separate $25 administative fee.
Click here for details and application.
Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest
In this annual national contest, each of the competitors will build and launch an Estes solid-fuel powered rocket. The goal is to have the closest landing to a downrange target. Open to ages 10 and up. Prizes for top winners.
Lunar Lander Eggs Prize Competition
High school teams of up to 5 students are invited to participate in this one-day special event on Saturday, May 30 at ISDC. The LLEP is hosted by Omega Envoy, the only Florida-based team competing for the Google Lunar X PRIZE. Prizes include VIP passes to an upcoming Space Shuttle launch or tickets to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Details are online at http://omegaenvoy.org/media/
"Star Party" Night sky observations
On Saturday night, join local astronomy clubs on the lawn of the Omni for a facinating jounrey into the night sky! Experts will be on hand to help you find objects in the night sky and explain what you can see with various equipment.
Details will be available at the conference.
Pete Conrad Spirit of Innovation Award
This new entrepreneurial competition has student teams develop a concept centered around one of the following: lunar exploration; personal spaceflight; or renewable energy. Team finalists have the opportunity to present their product concepts at ISDC 2009.
Click for more on the Conrad Awards
NASA/NSS Space Settlement Contest
This annual contest, co-sponsored by NASA Ames and the National Space Society (NSS), is for 6-12th graders (11-18 years old) from anywhere in the world. All contest participants are invited to attend ISDC 2009 to present their entries and participate in special activities.
Click for more on the Space Settlement Contest