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Lance Bush, Ph.D. President and CEO

June Scobee Rodgers, Ph.D. Founding Chair

Kent Rominger Chairman, Board of Directors

Here’s to the next 30 years of sparking a passion for learning!

A MESSAGE FROM THE LEADERSHIP

Dear Friends,

This year marked the 30th anniversary of the loss of the Challenger and its incredible crew: Commander Francis R. “Dick” Scobee, Teacher-in-Space Payload Specialist Sharon Christa McAuliffe, Pilot Michael J. Smith, Mission Specialists Judith A. Resnik, Ellison S. Onizuka and Ronald E. McNair, and Payload Specialist Gregory B. Jarvis. These individuals weren’t just astronauts, they were passionate, enthusiastic, determined human beings willing to risk their lives for the greater good.

Their particular mission was different. Aptly known as the Teacher in Space program, the mission was designed to inspire students, honor teachers, and spur interest in math, science, and space exploration. With teacher Christa McAuliffe on board, the crew had planned for lessons, activities, and live downlinks with students. After the mission, Christa would return to her classroom and share the experience with kids around the world. But when the mission ended tragically, the families worked together to find a way to keep it alive. They created Challenger Center to remind the world not how their loved ones were lost, but what they were passionate about and how they lived their lives.

We are confident that this organization and the work we do would make them proud. The crew would love the enthusiasm of our Flight Directors, the sheer energy and excitement from the children who visit our Centers, and the dedication that each one of you – our supporters – demonstrate year after year. These individuals were inspiring the future 30 years ago, and we’re so pleased, thanks to all of you, that their mission continues to live on today.

Throughout 2016, we honored the crew with memorials, tributes, and special events and celebrated the many accomplishments of the organization. People like Willard and Nancy Lines, who have supported us since 1987, make it possible for us to open new Challenger Learning Centers, develop new programs like Expedition Mars, and inspire students like Sean Robinson and Toni York to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers.

In these 30 years, we have given 4.5 million students the chance to explore endless possibilities through our innovative, hands-on STEM programs. We have taken kids to the Moon and Mars, challenged them to intercept Comets, and given them the opportunity to study the earth from the International Space Station. But with the increasing need for a STEM literate society and STEM qualified workers, we know our work is just beginning. Today’s students are tomorrow’s innovators and leaders. Every day our programs work to ignite the potential within each student, opening their eyes to new skills and ideas that can lead to success in their careers and lives. Together, we will continue to carry on the memory and mission of the original Challenger crew and help spark a passion for learning that will last a lifetime.

THANK YOU! Thank you for 30 years of support, encouragement, and shared passion. Here’s to the next 30.

03 Our 30 Year History

07 Inspired Alumni

09 Education Programs

11 Superstar Supporters

13 Challenger Learning Centers

15 Financial Performance

17 2016 Donors

21 Leadership & Staff

In 1984, President Reagan announced that a school teacher would be selected to become the

first private citizen to fly on a space-shuttle mission.

Christa McAuliffe (right), a high school teacher from NH, was

chosen to become the first teacher in space. Barbara Morgan (left)

was selected as her backup.

The crew of the STS-51L included: Top (L to R): Mission Specialist Ellison S. Onizuka, Teacher-in-Space Payload Specialist Sharon Christa McAuliffe,

Payload Specialist Gregory B. Jarvis, Mission Specialist Judith A. Resnik; Bottom (L to R) Pilot Michael J. Smith, Commander Francis R.

“Dick” Scobee, and Mission Specialist Ronald E. McNair.

Following the tragedy,the families of the crew

come together, committed to carry on the spirit of

their loved ones.

The family wanted to spark student interest and joy in science and engineering. With

their collective effort, they created Challenger Center just three months after the tragedy.

Vice President at the time of the accident, President Bush was the first to support the group in their efforts. Above, President Bush

pictured with June Scobee Rodgers.

The support for Challenger Center was extraordinary and new communities around the world worked to open

Challenger Learning Centers of their own.

In 1988, what was planned to be the one and only Challenger Learning Center, complete with a Mission

Control and Space Station, opened.

On January 28, 1986, just73 seconds into its flight, Challenger broke apart.

Tragically, all seven crew members were lost.

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THEBEGINNING

In April 1995, the Challenger families presented President and Mrs. Bush with the

Challenger Center Presidential Award to recognize the impact that their leadership

had in fulfilling the dream of the family members. The Award later became the

President George H. W. Bush Award and is presented to distinguished individuals who demonstrate compassion, encouragement

and commitment to Challenger Center.

In 1999, the first of three international Challenger

Learning Centers opened at the Ontario Science Centre in

Toronto, Canada.

Twelve years after the Challenger accident, Barbara Morgan was selected by NASA as an astronaut candidate (Mission Specialist) and

reported to the Johnson Space Center in August 1998 to begin training to become a full-time astronaut. In 2007, Morgan flew on STS-118.

In 2014, the organization unveiled a newly designed Challenger Learning Center at San Antonio College,

representing the first new design since the organization’s creation. The Center is part of the Scobee Education Center, named in honor of Shuttle Commander Dick

Scobee and his widow June Scobee Rodgers.

Founding Chair June Scobee Rodgers received the 2015 Alan

Shepard Technology in Education Award in recognition of creative

and innovative use of technology in education.

Family members of the Challenger crew traveled to

Kennedy Space Center in Florida to remember the crew on

January 28, 2016, the 30th anniversary of the tragedy.

In August 2016, Christa McAuliffe’s sister, Lisa Bristol (center) joined by her family (left) attended Challenger Center’s annual meeting hosted at the McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University where Christa earned her degree. Also pictured,

Christa McAuliffe Center representatives and Challenger Center President and CEO Lance Bush.

In the fall of 2016, the initial cohort of Challenger Learning

Centers was trained on the newest simulated mission

experience – Expedition Mars.

In its 30th year, Challenger Center piloted its first classroom based STEM program,

Aquatic Investigators. The experience transports students to a virtual underwater research station and submarine where they

are immersed in ocean science to identify issues impacting our oceans and understand

why Hawaiian monk seals are at risk.

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Challenger Center exposes students to real-world scenarios and experiences that open their eyes to new possibilities and careers in STEM fields. At Challenger Learning Centers, students of all backgrounds have the chance to build confidence, develop 21st century skills, and demonstrate teamwork. These tools lead to success in their careers and lives and are displayed in our alumni every day. Sean Robinson and Toni York are just two of many Challenger Learning Center students who say their Center experience played a critical role in their decision to pursue a STEM career.

Challenger Center made it real, and it became something that I could imagine myself doing.

SEAN ROBINSONMANUFACTURING ENGINEER, AEROJET ROCKETDYNE EDUCATION:Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (in progress)

TONI YORKGENERAL ENGINEER, AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY INFORMATION DIRECTORATE EDUCATION:Bachelor of Arts in Math, Physics, and Music from Drew University, Master of Science in Math from Montclair State University, Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor in Science in Comp Sci from Oregon State University (in progress)

When did you visit a Challenger Learning Center? 6th grade

What do you remember most from your experience? I remember the huge build up to our visit. There was an entire unit about preparing to visit the Challenger Learning Center. I remember the excitement of it, and understanding that this trip was going to be something really cool and special.

How did your Challenger Center experience play a part in your decision to pursue a STEM career? I grew up in a family of computer scientists and unashamed nerds, and the Challenger Center trip certainly didn’t hurt the strong interest I already had for everything STEM-related. This was probably the start of being interested in space and space travel. Having been raised on Star Trek, the idea of space travel was a normal part of my life, something I actually didn’t think about much. But Challenger Center made it real, and it became something that I could imagine myself doing.

Why is STEM education so critical at a young age? I think middle school is the perfect age, when the students are both old enough that they can really understand the scientific concepts and yet also young enough that it’s still cool to get excited and make messes and try new things. STEM education doesn’t just teach students about science, technology, engineering, and math, though those subjects are of course important themselves. It also teaches students how to investigate the world around them, question their assumptions, think about complex ideas, solve difficult problems creatively, work on large tasks collaboratively, and communicate with others effectively. I believe that being exposed to these experiences at a younger age can increase a student’s confidence and ability to tackle the challenges they will encounter later, in both their education and in the rest of their life.

What advice would you give to students who want to pursue STEM careers? Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and never think that having trouble with something means that it’s just too hard for you. I nearly quit STEM subjects after high school, because I’d found calculus to be frustrating and incomprehensible. Now I consider myself a mathematician, work as an engineer, and study computer science. Sometimes you need to give things a second try, or find a different perspective. Don’t let one bad experience turn you away from something that interests you. Be persistent, and have confidence in yourself!

In one sentence, how would you describe your Challenger Center experience? It was both challenging and incredibly fun and exciting, something that stands out strongly and positively in my memories of middle school.

When did you visit a Challenger Learning Center? 8th grade

What do you remember most from your experience? Our mission was to rendezvous with an asteroid, and the whole class was split into several different crew functions based on interests and strengths. There was a lot of excited and curious gossip when the crew assignments were posted – “What do you think Medical or Engineering or Navigation will be doing?” I remember the navigation puzzles were fairly challenging and interesting, the room was setup to look like an actual mission control. The mission timers added a lot of tension and it was very exciting when we successfully completed the mission. It definitely contributed to my interest in orbital mechanics, asteroid rendezvous, and human spaceflight.

How did your Challenger Center experience play a part in your decision to pursue a STEM career? I had always been passionate about spaceflight and NASA – but Challenger Center reinforced that. I think it narrowed my focus from wanting to be “a computer guy or engineer” to definitely needing to work on space projects. My group is now building rocket engines that will potentially deliver astronauts to a real life NASA asteroid rendezvous mission!

Why is STEM education so critical at a young age? STEM education and outreach is certainly critical at a younger age because you’re learning all of the building blocks and basics, which aren’t always the most exciting or applicable parts. Math and science need some cool and relevant real world examples like Challenger Center to show what the end result of all their hard work will be. It’s tough for an eighth grader to see how their Algebra class relates to the space shuttle, but by investing in quality STEM education – it helps lay out a path for them all the way through college and beyond.

What advice would you give to students who want to pursue STEM careers? Stay passionate about math and science – don’t be afraid to take on projects outside of school. That’s when the really fun stuff happens. If your peers tease you for being a nerd or for reading too much – it means you’re probably on the right track.

In one sentence, how would you describe your Challenger Center experience? A thrilling space-themed education simulation that provoked a lifelong love for human space exploration – now I work on the real thing.

INSPIRED ALUMNI

- Toni York“ ”

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Challenger Center successfully completed the third year of its four-year project to develop a STEM program to reach more kids than ever before. To make this possible, we created EngiLearn, a dynamic interactive software platform to deliver hands-on, simulation-based experiences directly into the classroom. We also developed Aquatic Investigators, an ocean-themed mission, that captures students’ imaginations like all Challenger Center experiences do:

After the development of the program was completed, our team hosted online and in-person professional development for teachers participating in the program. Aquatic Investigators, made up of eight hours of instruction over five school days, was then piloted in 10 elementary schools. The students-turned-Aquanauts traveled deep into the ocean to conduct research and receive guidance from the virtual Commander Carpenter. They learned key ocean science concepts, the importance of teamwork, and how to think critically about the changes that are taking place both in our oceans and around the globe. A second pilot is scheduled in 2017.

As we look toward the final year of the grant, the team will evolve the program, incorporating key findings from the pilot experiences. We intend to expand EngiLearn over the following years by developing additional missions targeted to third-through-fifth grade levels and aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.

The development and pilot of EngiLearn and Aquatic Investigators is possible through partner support and an Investing in Innovation grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

COMET COUNTDOWN

Our oceans are in trouble. Researchers in the Northwest Hawaiian Islands are reporting incredible changes, including a drastic drop in the population of the Hawaiian monk seal, which was once flourishing in the region. A group of scientists has been tasked with a vital mission: take a voyage to an underwater research facility to investigate the cause, and commit to raise awareness around the world.

Flight Directors from Challenger Learning Centers across the country traveled to Hammond, Indiana for an official Expedition Mars training. The week-long training workshop, led by our education team and hosted at Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana, provided the opportunity to introduce the completed mission to the first of three groups of Challenger Learning Center educators. The workshop presented everyone with a full toolbox of resources and information needed to launch the mission back at their respective Centers.

Expedition Mars is set in the future, around 2076, with a handful of facilities established on the Martian surface. The primary human habitat is located on Mars’ moon Phobos. Students taking part in the new mission work together to land on the Martian surface and look for evidence of life and water on Mars while keeping their teammates safe. Some team members reprogram communications satellites, calculate and plot a course to Mars from Phobos, test soil, or examine Martian rocks using robotic arms, while others monitor the health of the crew, locate missing satellites and check radiation levels.

The accelerated release of Expedition Mars to Challenger Learning Centers is part of CodeRed: My STEM Mission, a robust 5-year project in collaboration with NASA. The second phase of the collaboration includes production of planetary science videos about Mars, the Sun, near-Earth objects, the moon, and NASA inventions, careers, and exploration. Each video will include supporting lessons for use in the classroom. Additional future CodeRed programs include Challenger Learning Center-based engagement days and STEM-focused careers apps for both parents and students.

Imagine being aboard the Space Station with an opportunity to study a large comet passing close to Earth. The study has the possibility to be groundbreaking, but new circumstances change your goals. The Comet you planned to study has broken apart into a Comet fragment, and it’s on a direct collision course with Earth. You and your colleagues must put a plan together to stop the Comet fragment and save the world!This is the challenge students face during Operation Comet, the final space-themed mission in our

series of four new STEM experiences. Like all Challenger Center mission experiences, Operation Comet will feature up to date science content, interactive hands-on labs, engaging visuals and state-of-the-art technology. Students will explore the relationship between air pressure and force by using air pressure to fire a piston into a force plate. They will also learn how spectroscopy can be used to identify the fundamental elements of materials. The new mission will be tested in 2017 and available to Challenger Learning Centers in 2018.

AQUATIC INVESTIGATORS DIVE DEEP INTO THE OCEAN

FLIGHT DIRECTORS LAUNCH TO MARS

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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPANDS

WACO, TX HOME TO NEWEST CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER

A WARM WELCOME

“The technology, the science, the engineering and the mathematics, all

those things fit well with the TSTC mission. So when the opportunity came to have a destination on our campus to bring K-12

students here, it was a great fit.”

- Adam Hutchison, Provost, TSTC Waco

How did you become aware of the families’ plans for building a Challenger Learning Center to teach STEM?

I first became aware of the families’ plans to build a Challenger Center through an advertisement in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Journal when Challenger Center was in its initial planning.

What was your first impression of Challenger Center?Challenger Center is a tremendous education organization. Challenger Center encourages all children to learn and

potentially work in science, technology, engineering and math fields.

Why did you first donate to Challenger Center?I have been a big fan of the space program since I was a child. I was inspired by Challenger Center’s mission to increase

opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering, and math, but particularly space and engineering. I was also touched by Christa McAuliffe’s inclusion in the Teacher in Space program to be an ambassador for science

education. I am a big fan of Christa McAuliffe.

Why do you continue to support Challenger Center?Because science education is vital to our country’s growth. Challenger Center offers opportunities to women and

minorities that they cannot get access to anywhere else.

In your opinion, why is STEM education so critical?STEM education is truly critical because it is vital to our country’s growth. Other nations spend more money on

STEM education than we do. In order to be competitive in the global economy, we need to invest in STEM education. Challenger Center gives students unique opportunities that challenge and inspire them to continue into a STEM career.

The Board of Directors welcomed a new member to its group of talented leaders. Josh Izenberg, with almost 20 years of experience, offers a wealth of expertise with strengths in mergers and acquisitions, finance transactions, debt and corporate restructurings, corporate governance, and financial and corporate strategy. Josh currently serves as pro-bono counsel to Challenger Center and is the Co-Founder, CLO, and Head of Operations of Off World, Inc, a revolutionary off-Earth infrastructure company. He also serves as the Principal of IzenbergLaw PLLC. Prior to his current roles, Josh was Vice President and General Counsel of the Aerospace and Defense businesses of Alliant Techsystems (ATK).

Challenger Center celebrated the opening of a new Center in Waco. On September 1, Texas State Technical College (TSTC) celebrated the opening of its second Challenger Learning Center, this time on its Waco campus.

The Center opened its doors to community members, students, educators, and partners. The Waco-based Center is the third of its kind in Texas and offers a variety of STEM programs to inspire the next generation.

SUPERSTAR SUPPORTERSWillard and Nancy Lines of Minnesota have been Challenger Center supporters since 1987. Thirty years later, the Lines continue to support our unique, experiential STEM

programs because they believe it is important for our country’s future. Thanks to supporters like Willard and Nancy, Challenger Center and its network of Challenger

Learning Centers is able to inspire more than 250,000 students each year.

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ALASKACHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF ALASKA9711 Kenai Spur Hwy Kenai, AK 99611-7804 (907) 283-2000www.akchallenger.orgOpened: April 2000

ARIZONACHALLENGER SPACE CENTER OF ARIZONA21170 N 83rd Ave. Peoria, AZ 85382-2458 (623) 322-2001www.azchallenger.orgOpened: June 2000

CALIFORNIACHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT THE COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER12400 Columbia Way Downey, CA 90242 (562) 231-1200 www.columbiaspace-science.orgOpened: October 2009

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER 10000 Skyline Blvd. Oakland, CA 94619-2444 (510) 336-7373www.chabotspace.orgOpened: June 2000

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT THE DISCOVERY CAMPUS POWERHOUSE SCIENCE CENTER3615 Auburn Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95821-2007 (916) 485-8836http://powerhousesc.org/Opened: October 1997

COLORADOCHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF COLORADO10215 Lexington Dr., Suite 110 Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (719) 598-9755www.ChallengerColorado.orgOpened: September 2002

CONNECTICUTCHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT THE DISCOVERY MUSEUM4450 Park Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06604-1015 (203) 372-3521http://discoverymuseum.org/chal-lenger-lc/Opened: April 1991

FLORIDACHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT KIRBY SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL2034 Hubbard St. Jacksonville, FL 32206-3798 (904) 630-6601www.duvalschools.org/kirbysmithOpened: September 1996

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF TALLAHASSEE200 S Duval St. Tallahassee, FL 32301-1738 (850) 645-7827www.challengertlh.comOpened: March 2003

GEORGIACHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT THE COCA-COLA SPACE SCIENCE CENTER701 Front Ave. Columbus, GA 31901-2925 (706) 649-1470www.ccssc.orgOpened: June 1996

HAWAIICHALLENGER CENTER HAWAII AT BARBERS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3001 Boxer Rd. Kapolei, HI 96707-2103 (808) 673-7410www.challengercenterhawaii.comOpened: April 1993

ILLINOISCHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE1500 West Raab Rd. Normal, IL 61761 (309) 268-8700http://www.heartland.edu/clc/Opened: December 2003

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OF AURORA UNIVERISTY 222 Church St. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-7722www.challengerillinois.orgOpened: July 2001

INDIANACHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF NORTHWEST INDIANA 2300 173rd St. Hammond, IN 46323-2094 (219) 989-3250 www.clcnwi.comOpened: February 1999

KENTUCKYCHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF KENTUCKYOne Community College Dr. Hazard, KY 41701-2403 (606) 487-3049www.clcky.comOpened: March 1999

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER - LOUISVILLE4001 Herman St. Louisville, KY 40212 (502) 485-7630 www.clclouisville.orgOpened: January 2011

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT PADUCAH4810 Alben Barkley Dr. Paducah, KY 42002-7380 (270) 534-3101 www.clcpaducah.orgOpened: August 2002

MAINECHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF MAINE30 Venture Way Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 990-2900www.astronaut.orgOpened: March 2004

MARYLANDCHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT HOWARD B. OWENS SCIENCE CENTER 9601 Greenbelt Rd. Lanham, MD 20706-3397 (301) 918-8750www1.pgcps.org/howardbowensOpened: July 1989

MASSACHUSETTSCHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT THE CHRISTA CORRIGAN MCAULIFFE CENTER, FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY100 State St. Framingham, MA 01701-9101 (508) 626-4050www.christa.orgOpened: October 1994

MISSOURICHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER - ST. LOUIS205 Brotherton Ln. St. Louis, MO 63135 (314) 521-6205www.clcstlouis.orgOpened: November 2003

NEVADACHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF NORTHERN NEVADA10 S Lake StreetReno, NV 89501(775) 830-5295www.nevadachallenger.orgOpened: October 2014

NEW JERSEYBUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER400 Paramus Rd., Lot C Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 251-8589www.bcsc.orgOpened: October 1994

NEW MEXICOCHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF LAS CRUCES505 S. Main Street, Suite 401 Las Cruces, NM 88001 (575) 527-9300http://challengerlascruces.comOpened: September 2015

NEW YORKTOWN OF RAMAPO CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER225 Route 59 Airmont, NY 10901 (845) 357-3416www.lhvcc.comOpened: November 1999

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF THE TWIN TIER REGION182 E Union St., Suite 2 Allegany, NY 14760-1328 (716) 379-8686http://drclc.orgOpened: June 2009

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF ORLEANS, NIAGARA AND ERIE COUNTIES160 Washburn St. Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 434-3196http://www.clclockport.org/Opened: January 2017 NYC CENTER FOR AEROSPACE AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS220 Henry St. New York City, NY 10002 (212) 608-6164http://schools.nyc.gov/SpaceCenterOpened: June 2007

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF GREATER ROCHESTER657 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14607-2101 (585) 473-7490 www.rochesterchallenger.orgOpened: February 1992

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION AT MISCI15 Nott Terrace Heights Schenectady, NY 12308 518-382-7890www.misci.org/eductors-and-group/challenger-learning-centerOpened: May 2015

OHIOCHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF DAYTON1401 Leo St. Dayton, OH 45404-1700 (937) 542-6143http://home.dps.k12.oh.us/ students-and-parents/ challenger-learning-center.htmlOpened: September 1990

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF LAKE ERIE WEST4955 Seaman Rd. Oregon, OH 43616 (419) 245-6201www.esclakeeriewest.org/ challenger-learning-centerOpened: October 2003

SOUTH CAROLINACHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE2600A Barhamville Rd. Columbia, SC 29204-1304 (803) 929-3951www.thechallengercenter.netOpened: February 1996

TENNESSEECHALLENGER STEM LEARNING CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA855 East 5th St. Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598 (423) 425-4126www.utc.edu/challenger-stem- learning-centerOpened: January 1995

TEXASCHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE HARLINGEN1902 N. Loop 499 Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 364-4464http://tstc.edu/challengerOpened: November 2013

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT THE SCOBEE EDUCATION CENTER, SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE1819 N. Main Avenue San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 486-0100http://sacscobee.educationOpened: October 2014

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE WACO901 Airline Drive Waco, TX 76705 (254) 867-2015http://www.tstc.edu/challengerOpened:September 2016

VIRGINIACHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER RICHMOND AT THE MATHSCIENCE INNOVATION CENTER2401 Hartman St. Richmond, VA 23223-2458(804) 343-6525www.MyMSiC.orgOpened: March 1991

WASHINGTONJOHN FLUKE JR. CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT9404 E Marginal Way South Seattle, WA 98108-4097 (206) 764-5700www.museumofflight.orgOpened: September 1992

WEST VIRGINIACHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY316 Washington Ave. Wheeling, WV 26003-6295 (304) 243-8740http://clc.cet.edu/Opened: January 1995

INTERNATIONALCHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT THE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE 770 Don Mills Rd. Toronto, Ontario Canada M3C 1T3 416-696-3140www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/School/Challenger-Learning-Centre/Opened: September 1992

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT SONGAM SPACE CENTER 410-5 Seokhyunri, Jangheungmyeon, Yangju-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea (031) 894-6000 www.songamspacecenter.comOpened: June 2007

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT THE NATIONAL SPACE CENTREExploration Dr. (Off Corporation Rd.) Leicester, United Kingdom LE45NS 011(44)1162582113http://education.spacecentre.co.uk/space-missionsOpened: September 1999

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REVENUE SOURCES

Space, Science, and Technology Trust

Corporate, Foundation,and Individual Giving

3%

5%

41%

1%

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15%

12%

Affiliation Fees

Installations of NewChallenger Learning Centers

Federal Grant Programsand Related Match Funding

Program upgrades for existing Challenger Learning Centers

Investment and Other Revenue

EDUCATION PROGRAM EXPENSES

Center Upgrades and New Centers

6%

Program Development and Network Support

88%

Communications

6%

EXPENSES

EducationPrograms

90%

FundraisingManagement and Administration*

4%6%

*When calculating the amount of Challenger Center income spent on Management and Administration,

we exclude depreciation and write-offs of bad debt. Neither of those expenses reflect real expenditure of donated funds on management and administration costs. In fact, they demonstrate Challenger Center’s

commitment to responsible fiscal management.

In 2016, Challenger Center’s revenue was $4.4M. We continued the trend of increasing our Net Asset position by $274,000 and reduced our Total Liabilities by $505,000.

Ninety percent of our revenue went directly to the development and delivery of our impactful STEM education programs. In 2016, we opened one new Challenger Learning Center in Waco, Texas and completed the development of our newest mission, Expedition Mars, which was rolled out to nine Challenger Learning Centers. We also completed the development and the first pilot of EngiLearn, our new technology platform that delivers simulated STEM missions and other technology-driven programs in a classroom setting. EngiLearn will enable us to extend our reach to millions of students each year.

We are grateful to our government, corporate, and foundation partners, as well as all the individuals that contributed in 2016. These organizations and donors support us in various ways, such as monetary gifts and in-kind contributions of expertise and resources. It is that support that enabled us to ignite the potential in more than 250,000 students this year and will help us to ignite the potential in millions more.

CHALLENGER CENTER FOR SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION

Statement of Activities For the Year Ended December 31, 2016

SUMMARY OFFINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

UnrestrictedTemporarilyRestricted Total

Revenue and Support NASA - Science, Space, and Technology Education Trust Fund

$ 1,000,000 $ - $ 1,000,000

Federal grants and agreements 1,708,547 - 1,708,547

License fees 625,913 - 625,913

Contributions and sponsorships 325,709 7,040 332,749

Learning centers 149,539 - 149,539

In-kind contributions 183,050 - 183,050

Product sales 137,842 - 137,842

Consulting 59,321 - 59,321

Non-federal grants 15,000 40,000 55,000

Registrations 28,349 - 28,349

Investment income 3,405 - 3,405

Other revenue 10,687 - 10,687

Released from restrictions 140,924 (140,924) -

Total revenue and support 4,388,286 (93,884) 4,294,402

Expenses Program services:

Network support 1,236,336 - 1,236,336

Federal and non-federal grants 1,528,395 - 1,528,395

Education 33,552 - 33,552

Installation and contracts 180,984 - 180,984

Communications 202,517 - 202,517

Total program services 3,181,784 - 3,181,784

Supporting services:

Management and general 734,068 - 734,068

Development 198,077 - 198,077

Total supporting services 932,145 - 932,145

Total expenses 4,113,929 - 4,113,929

Change in Net Assets 274,357 (93,884) 180,473

Net Asset, beginning of year 260,851 234,612 495,463

Net Asset, end of year $ 535,208 $ 140,728 $ 675,936

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$100,000- $1 millionNASAU.S. Department of Education

$25,000-$99,999Kevin Anderson and Rebecca Moesta AndersonBoeing Satellite SystemsRose CollinsConstellation, an Exelon CompanyHumble BundleLockheed Martin CorporationRedmon Group, Inc.*Reveal*

$15,000-$24,999Debra and Randy FowlerGriffin Communications Group*IzenbergLaw PLLC*Latham & Watkins LLP*Louis and Mary Kay Smith Family FoundationGen. Don Rodgers and June Scobee RodgersSAP America

$10,000-$14,999Aerojet Rocketdyne FoundationVirginia BarnesEllsworth and Sharon McKeeOrbital ATK, Inc.

$5,000-$9,999BattelleCongregation Or AmiFramingham State University*W. Michael and Michele HawesISTAT FoundationJunior League of Winston-SalemLocal Independent Charities of America

Joseph MorrisChuck and Amy Kovar ResnikTyler - Little Family FoundationWashington Space Business RoundtableYoung AFCEA Bethesda Chapter

$2,500-$4,999Warren BoleyDiane FlynnJosh Izeberg and Erika Lynne StillabowerMichael and Nancy SpringerStoryBundleVan Scoyoc Associates*

$1,000-$2,499Elbert and Sarah AlleeJohn Arnsparger and Susan WeingartenLance B. BushRichard CarmichaelCASISEileen M. CollinsDeborah J. de la RegueraJeannine DuaneRobert W. Garthwait Sr.Leslee GilbertGwen GriffinGary E. HoganSandra JohnsonMark Edward KellyCynthia L. LeeWillard and Nancy LinesJamie L. MaherSteven and Kathy McAuliffeCheryl Moore McNairNational Association for Gifted ChildrenWilliam Readdy and Colleen NeviusKen and Maureen ReightlerKent RomingerChristopher and Nicole StottJohn A. SwansonWilliam and Kathleen VernalCarol VordermanWilliam and Virginia WellsDonald and Barbara WoodKarolyn D. Young

$500-$999Charles BarkerAlan BealeJohn J. BowesChristopher and Lynn BradleyRoy and Benita BridgesKendis H. CoxRobert L. CrippenSteven CrookeRobert CurbeamBillie Jacquelyn DanielsMargaret DeanJohn DickyJoni L. GordonLynne Marie GrossiMichael HawmanEdwin R. JonesKathleen KleinFred LeesAnthony J. LeoneDouglas R. McKissackMolly MulrainLorna OnizukaCharles and Anne Smith OostdykM. PlaceTerry P. PorterMark R. QuayCarol QuesenberyRichard and Lois RichardsJohn ShannonGary and Joann SjolanderRalph StraubsPatricia L. TomaskoStephanie M. VallarinoRobin M. VaughanJane Wolcott

Up to $499Jim and Susan AgrusoAxel and Diane AhlbergAlan AlexanderCarol AllanAmazon SmileRoy and Patsharin AmelangRian AmitonClayton and Barbara AndersonGary W. AndersonMark R. AndresenKeith and Linda AndressLaura ArditoArlington Business and Civic Circle

William W. AshleyRalph AshtonRobert A. AugustRonald AzumaSidney G. BabcockDale and Dorothy BachmanHarold M. BaesemanKevin and Jenine BainesWilliam BambargerJared BannisterRoger and Susan BaraDavid K. BarnesJack BarnettDavid A. BartoSteve and Enid BayerGrant and Shirley BeckfieldRichard J. BeehlerPerry BeiderMurray R. BerkowitzPhilip G. BermanJoseph and Fay BertaniHoward BettsMichael Ian BevanAndrew BicosJoshua M. BieberSusan BielskiRaechel BiggsBenjamin and Julie BillingsleyNancy M. BobbittBrandon BobisinkThe Boeing CompanyW. Alexander BordersTed BorekHelen M. BowdenWalter C Bowen Jr.Katy Bowers KuhlmanJerome and Nancy BradkeGreg BrandKeith and Rebecca BranningDale K. BrearcliffeDavid C. BreedingAmy L. BreedloveThomas L. BriggsSheldon BrillJohn T. BrockMichael BrodnickiGilbert BrodskyStanley BroselowDennis W. BrownGary BrownGordon BrowneGail R. BrumaleJames R. BrustWilliam and Lorraine Buehler

Ellen C. BurkhouseAndrea and Robert BurmanDaniel and Gia BurnsKevin and Anne BurnsGary and Dian BushkoWilliam and Frances CahillMiriam B. CaldwellRobert L. CampbellJoseph L. CarlucciDelano CarterFrank and Emily CassellaMichael J. CavanaghAlbert J. CerratoTimothy and Lorene ChalfantDaniel S. ChanEdward E. ChaneyDavid and Jane ChildersNatalie S. ChojnackiMichael CiagalaLouis A. ClairmontLonnie and Suzanne ClarEdward ClarkDennis ClimentWilliam and Kathryn CoffelFredric A. CohanEli Cohen and Linda GersteinDon A. ColemanEbay Community SellerJanet L. ConradMichael and Jeanne CorbinRichard L. CordrayAlan and Harriet CorrellTim CosmanBrian and Paula CoupeDan L. CraycraftMel and Kathy CroftLinda R. CromwellLewis CroogDavid A. CrownNancy J. CrozierSteven A. CuccaroMichael J. CumberlandRobert Davis and Patricia BrannanEllen Y. DeakNoel and Daphne DeesDavid DeNeeLaura C. DentJeffrey DobrinskyJeffrey and Ann DodgeStanley and Elizabeth DoleRobert A. DollawayRobert M. DomeierMary Ann DotsonDavid R. DoucetteWilliam D. DouglassS. Keller Drozdick

Jutta S. DudleyJohn DunkerMichael J. DupreEric R. DuronGerald and Carol DutcherThornton and Marianne DysonGavin EadieJoyce EathertonMarlene F. EatoneBay Giving ProgramRobert and Margaret EckmanJim and Charlotte EddingsAndrew and Cherrie EdwardsDaryl and Karen EdwardsEarl Egdall and Jan Wiley-EgdallMary EllisonMark D. ErbskornHarold and Rosanne ErhardtTom M. ErkenswickMary Anne EspenshadeChris and Amanda EvansRobert and Kathryn EveredGail EwinJean A. FeferDonald and Lisa FerrettReginald and Deborah FigardArnold FineBill and Pamela FinocchiaroValerie Fitton-KaneWayne Fitzmaurice and Lori LehmanRenee M. FoosGraham and Sharon ForbesGeorge and Margaret FordJeff FoustLyn Fox ForkoshStephen and Phyllis FranciosaPamela Ann FranckAlan and Elizabeth FrigyJames R. FrisonFred and Nancy FritschLauren FuchsRobert and Alice FujimotoRebecca L. GallowayJames T. GandyJoseph and Ellen GangemiGeorgine GarbischPatricia GenardoJess GermanskyJason GetzJean C. GianelosRobert GiangrandeGirl Scout Troop #2339

Barry and Jane GlassDavid and Judy GobleSteven GoldbergMurray and Esther GoldsteinKaren Ann GolubicDavid GrahamLudwig GramppPaul A. GreenLowell and Bobette GrissomMarshall GrittonJohn GrunsfeldGenesta R. GuirtyMichael and Beth GulerJeannie GuttenbergGenet HaileStephanie HallGregory and Joanne HamiltonDavid and Angela HamlinEdison Hammond and Daria TeutonicoCarl S. HansonDavid and Elizabeth HansonDon and Susan HansonRobert and Donna HansonLarry L. HarmonBilly and Heidi HarperJohn and Peggy HarrisMarcia HarrisShirley D. HarrisStuart G. HarrisDouglas Hart and Mary FairfieldMatthew M. HartgenPeter and Annette HasbrookChristopher and Sarah HattoonThomas and Margaret HaywardDavid HeathLaura D. HebertJames M. HeedlesJames R. HeinLouis and Diane HeinPatrick and Deborah HeisingerPaul G. HeitW. Richard HenckeJeanne HeneghanAlfred A. HennebergerRobert S. HerrenTerrence and Judith HertzJanyth HessArthur N. Hicks IIFrank HillJoseph and Rita HoffmanJ. Eric HolcombPerry A. HolzmanMickey W. Horn

Joan C. HuffmanJoan HughesMichael E. HughesRonald C. HunsakerScott HusseyRobert and Eleanor IdeInternational Business Machines CorporationCharles A. JacobMichele M. JagoeLewis M. JamisonJeffrey W. JannerJeff B. JellisonBeverly JenningsChristian F. JensenRobert F. JeraciG. and Carolyn JettWilliam and Vanessa JohnsDavid A. JohnsonEverett and Pamela JohnsonJoyce M. JohnsonLindley N. JohnsonMichael and Renee JohnsonRobert JohnsonSteven and Debra JohnsonBrian JonesCarolyn A. JonesMonica JonesSam JonesMichael JordanMiriam E. JosephDavid and Lynn JourdanJerry A. JouretChristopher W. JuergensRich KacikLyman and Carol KaiserSusan KamprathWilliam and Juanita KaneJoseph H. KaplanNamir E. KassimWilliam and Diane KattRichard E. KavanaghJulius and Carol KaylaChristopher KeatingWilliam Kevin KelleyRobert S. Kennedy Jr.Richard KennerRobert E. KerskaLucinda L. KiehlNick KingAlan I. KirschbaumSteven Klean and Phyllis Lawlor-KleanMarjorie KneppMary Ann KobayashiPeter and Mary KoggeDenise KopeckyJeffrey and Kristin Korn

2016 DONORS

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Gloria KosekJozsef KotaDavid A. KovachStanley and Jane KrauhsPhilip and Jolene KrausharJohn KreiderDiane S. KretschmannRobert KrielWayne and Marjorie KrugEddie KuAlbert and Jeannie LaDriereMichael LambertPhilip LandauTalia LandmanChristine LangEdward LasoffSharon L. LaubachWendy LawrenceJoan R. LeaColleen LeeEric Lee and Lisa KnappJohn L. LeeLew LeftonTim and Bronna LehmannDavid B. LeibRobert F. LeidnerFrank G. LemoineW. and Stephanie LenihanRobert and Barbara LentzEdwin and Judith LeonardCurtis LesemanCurtis LewisRobert and Kristin LewisSam M. LindenbaumJoseph L. LingreyWilliam R. LittleMichael LivanosKaren LivesayThomas E. LockeLawrence and Mary LockhartDonna LofgrenTim and Zenny LogueTodd and Virginia LovellDonald G. LovingLewis Lovitt, Jr.Hank LubinRichard and Ruth LubraniJohn LundDarryl V. LundgrenShirley A. LysterJacieliton Machado MaiaKevin J. MahoneySean Maloney and Jeffrey MorrisonPaul and Helen MancusoKristine Marames

Hans and Marion MarkChristopher J. MarkhamJoseph G. MaronKurt and Elisabeth MartiMaryland Charity CampaignJane MatlockRichard MatthiesL. and Helen McAfoosRonald and Joan McCaffreyKevin McClureGene and Mariann McCornackCarol A. McDermottCarol McGuire McCueCaryl McIvorRoss McMullin and Lark McMullin-RamirezRobert W. McNuttCharlotte MeliseMorton and Rosaly MeltzerThe Merck FoundationRandell S. MeyerFred MilanoJames and Judith MillerMary Ellen MillerJames and Barbara MobleyRick M. MoramarcoJoseph MoranoPeter M. MoravcsikDavid MorenoClayton and Barbara MorganJames MorrisMary S. MorssScott and Karen MurrayColleen MusselmanJames and Allison MyersDavid and Beth MyrenConrad F. and Sarah L. NewberryBarbara F. NiemannEliahu and Joanne NiewoodDavid and Lis NishikawaDiane P. NoldenDennis L. NygrenAlan OlenickNeal and Kathe OliverMichael Wayne OlsenRichard J. OlsonBrandon and Heather O’NeillTheodore and Irene OslickDeborah E. OtisD. Eugene OvertonGlenn K. PainterM. Hope ParkKevin Parker and Tina Rhea

George and Kathye ParmaAllen and Debra ParmetCarl Passal and Karen St. JohnJim PearsonScott Pearson and Sandra ImmermanJohn PeleganoMichael A. PelizzariLarry E. PelletierMerrileta M. PeriardRobert S. PerkinDonna M. PerleoneJay Perler and Ellen ShulmanRichard and Janet PernerewskiErnie PerryArthur J. PerschinoRosemary M. PetersCarolyn A. PetersonEric and Lorraine PetersonDouglas and Tracey PeteschCarl PetruzzelliLauren PhippsFrancine PickusDaniel and Rebecca PopeMark PottengerAndrew and Angela PoulosThomas PrescottJoyce PrestonDaniel J. PrevenasLester and Karlene PriceStephen and Beverly PriceThor PrichardJohn and Marilyn PriggeRandall J. ProctorLeo and Kathleen ProulxBasil and Mary PruittDean G. PsiropoulosC. Andrew RamstetterPaul and Miriam RankinDonald RastelliRichard Travis RauchJames and Nancy RaynesfordLiz ReaDennis and Catherine ReardonLynn ReardonMaj. John and M.E. ReedHarry L. ReeseMichael and Irene ReinboldDan and Rose RenbergBarbara RengGary RicardMarilyn A. RichardsonDeborah J. Rihn-HarveyRobin Riley

Carroll and Brenda RionAnne N. RitterJoseph and Joan RobertiRichard and Carol RobertsJames D. RobertsonHoward RobsonRobert L. RoggeWilliam RollsDavid A. RoseWilliam C. RoseAmy RossArthur S. RothRick A. RotramelGary S. RuizRobert E. RykerPamela Kay RypkemaLee David SaathoffRichard D. SakalPeter S. SaloomeyJohn and Ann San AntonioMerri J. SanchezJoanne Y. SankusFrederick and Philomena SawyerJohn and Jeanne ScheuringMaj. Gen. J. P. SchoeppnerFloyd W. SchuchertTheodore and Alyce SchuldtDavid SchulerMargaret L. ScottMichael ScottDavid and Elizabeth SeidelDavid SeidelMichael and Diane SemeraroJeffrey and Barbara-Nicole ShaferJane ShattuckShell Oil Company FoundationLynn G. ShelleyChannon ShermanOrion W. SherwoodJackie A. ShiaThomas and Judith ShigemitsuBob and Nancy SieckSuzy SiewierskiHugh C. SilcoxRobert Silverman and Randi LeavittMarc H. SimkinJohn and Maritza SloanKathleen A. SloanLinda C. SmithLinda Lou SmithMark Byron Smith

James E. SmolenSteve M. SnyderMichael and Jane SollyWilliam and Michele SooyHarry E. SpainDavid T. SpeerJeffrey J. SpinneySusan SpivackFrank SpringerJon SpryerNancy Lee StanfordThomas M. StaufferGerald and DeAnna SteeleTheresa SternickiMichael J. SterzerRobert StevensonFrances StewartAlan C. StickneyJoseph P. StrausCraig StrauszLinda StrightDavid Grant StuartRoberta SullivanLeo Sundeen and Kit WeinrichterLi Yu SungSandra Ann Sutter

Ronald and Kyoko SuzukiBarbara SwetekKaren D. SwindellsMiriam G. SzanyiBeverly A. TadlockS. Tucker TaftGlenn TalbottAlison TamperJames and Alexandra TateyamaJames C. Teapole Jr.Adam and Amy TempleStanley E. ThimakisHoward and Ladonna ThoeleDiane R. TiffanyEric and Stephanie TileniusMarcia TinsleyKara TonolliHarold and Diane ToothmanAlvin and Mary TraftonLaurence G. TrudellPaul Turk and Karen PurdyJoyce M. TurnerLee TuttDonald TwomblyUBS Matching Gift Program

Myron and Sandy UmanStephen G. VasterlingCalvin J. VerbruggeLisa VernalGerhard F. VetterJames and Lee VibberJames and Kimberly ViggianoLynne VitkusGary G. VyhnalekGregory and Jean WallaceMarie T. WallickGeorge and Susan WardLaurie M. WarnerKenneth H. WatkinsJoseph H. WebsterTom WebsterElisabeth A. WellsRichard and Mary WendtTheodore and Susan WestElizabeth M. WetterJeffry and Sharon WhiteJohn P. WhiteGlenn and Monica WhitesidePaul O. WielandThomas and Laurie Wik

Linda R. WilcoxJohn S. WimerLarry R. WinnJoan M. WintersAllen E. WolfeJosef A. WonseverHarvey and Sandy WooBarbara WoodJohn WoodsWordFire Inc.Jody WosPeter and Alice WrightJohn and Phyllis YardleyStephen Yee and Liane LauJames and A. YoderDavid and Judy YorkDiana M. YoungsYourCause LLC Trustee for MasterCardEdward A. ZadoroznyRamon Zarazua BorriMichael S. ZuckerMichael and Martha Zurcher

Note to Our Donors: This list includes gifts from the 2016 fiscal year. We carefully review all gifts to ensure each one is properly recognized and donor preferences are followed when compiling this report. Occasionally, despite our efforts, errors do occur. Please alert us to any errors or changes in the way you are listed by contacting us via phone at 202-827-1580 or emailing us at giving@challenger.org.

*Includes In-Kind Contributions

Louis and Mary Kay

smithFAMILY FOUNDATION INC.

A special thanks to MICHAEL SOLURI

a talented documentary photographer who for years has helped us capture the magic of the

Challenger Center experience.

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FOUNDING FAMILY MEMBERSMarcia Jarvis-TinsleyWidow of Gregory Jarvis

The Honorable Steven McAuliffeWidower of Christa Corrigan McAuliffe

Cheryl McNairWidow of Ronald McNair

Lorna OnizukaWidow of Ellison Onizuka

Charles Resnik, M.D.Brother of Judith Resnik

June Scobee Rodgers, Ph.DWidow of Francis R. “Dick” Scobee

Jane Smith WolcottWidow of Michael Smith

EXECUTIVE COMMMITTEEJune Scobee Rodgers, Ph.D. [Founding Chair]Educator, Author, Speaker, Founding Director

Kent Rominger [Chair]Vice President, Strategic Programs, Orbital ATK, Former NASA Astronaut

Virginia A. Barnes [ Chair Elect]Retired Vice President and Program Manager, Space Launch System Programs, Boeing

Charles Resnik, M.D., [Vice Chair and Founding Director]Professor of Radiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Founding Director

Capt. Kenneth S. Reightler [Treasurer]Faculty, U.S. Naval Academy, Former NASA Astronaut

Dan Renberg [Secretary]Partner, Arent Fox LLP

Lance Bush, Ph.D. [President and CEO]Challenger Center

Robert Curbeam [Board Governance and Development Committee Chair] Deputy and Vice President of Space Systems, Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, Former NASA Astronaut

Gwen Griffin [Immediate Past Chair]CEO, Griffin Communications Group

BOARD OF DIRECTORSKevin J. AndersonPresident, WordFire Inc.

Warren M. Boley Jr.President and CEO, Norsk Titanium US Inc.

Dr. Richard Garriott De CayeuxVideo Game Developer, Vice- Chairman of Space Adventures, Private Astronaut

Leslee GilbertVice President, Van Scoyoc Associates

Lowell GrissomBrother of Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Apollo Family Representative

W. Michael Hawes, D.Sc.Vice President and Program Manager, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company

Laura HusbandDaughter of Rick Husband, Columbia Family Representative

Josh IzenbergCo-Founder and CLO & Head of Operations of Off World, Inc., Pro Bono Counsel

Capt. Mark E. KellyUSN, Retired, Former NASA Astronaut

Kathie KleinCenter Director, Buehler Challenger & Science Center

Barbara MorganFormer NASA Astronaut and Backup Teacher in Space

William F. Readdy**Founder and Managing Partner, Discovery Partners Int., Former NASA Astronaut

John ShannonVice President and Program Manager, Space Launch Systems, Boeing

Jackie ShiaDirector, Challenger Learning Center at Wheeling Jesuit University

Christopher StottChairman and Chief Executive Officer, ManSat

Carol Vorderman MBEBritish TV Host, Group Captain RAFVR(T) as Ambassador-Air Cadets

Karolyn D. YoungPrincipal Director, Space Superiority Systems Division, The Aerospace Corporation

ADVISORY COUNCIL Honorary Chair, President George H.W. Bush

Norman R. Augustine

Sarah Brightman

Senator John Glenn* and Annie Glenn

HEADQUARTERSSENIOR LEADERSHIP

Lance Bush, Ph.DPresident and CEO

Valerie Fitton-KaneDirector of Development and Partnerships

Steven GoldbergChief Financial Officer

Robert PierceyVice President of Education

Muhammad ShazleeSenior Director of Technology

Daria TeutonicoVice President of Community Engagement

Lisa VernalSenior Director of Communications

TEAM

Brandon BobisinkProgram Director

Matt DobbeTechnical Support Specialist

Samantha FernandezCommunications Associate

Lauren FuchsSenior Program Manager, Network Engagement

Jason GetzDirector of Community Relations

Genet HaileAccounting Manager & HR Specialist

Nick KingProgram Manager

Denise KopeckyAcademic Director

Katy Bowers KuhlmanSenior Implementation Manager

Lauren PhippsAcademic Manager

Ligaya RebolosExecutive Assistant to the President & CEO

Bill SeilnachtDirector of Network Support

Candice WoodsDevelopment and Partnerships Associate

OUR MISSION OUR VISION

LEADERSHIP AND STAFF

Engage students and teachers in dynamic, hands-on exploration and discovery

opportunities that strengthen knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and

mathematics (STEM), inspire students to pursue careers in these fields, and provide an outlet to learn and apply important life skills.

Build a scientifically literate public and shape our future leaders to help improve quality of life across the globe – not just through

pragmatic teaching, but also by the power of vision, inspiration, and innovation.

*Deceased**Board Term Ended December 2016

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