Robert Twiggs and Matt Craft - "What Can We Do to Educate Our Kids In Space and STEM?" - CSP S04E15
Description
Robert Twiggs and Matt Craft, through Twiggs Space Labs, have run pilot Space and STEM / STEAM training programs for kids through the state of Virginia. Bob Twiggs is known as the "Father of the CubSat" for his co-development of the CubeSat standard. As they expand to serve the rest of the United States, Bob and Matt appear on the Cold Star Project to share their practices and vision.
Host Jason Kanigan asks Bob and Matt about their:
- Personal histories
- Products & program
- Benefits for students, teachers, space & defense businesses and the nation from the STEM / STEAM training
- Experience with Virginia, NASA
- Expectations with Primes
- Next Steps for themselves and those wanting to be involved.
USEFUL LINKS:
Twiggs Space Lab (TSL) website: https://twiggsspacelab.com/
TSL is very interested in working with academic institutions, aerospace and defense companies, technology companies, and federal agencies, including NASA, DoD, and NOAA. The support can take many forms including:
- Participating in outreach programs and mentoring students
- Sponsoring STEM programs by purchasing STEM products for schools
- Sponsoring STEM Challenges (CanSat, PocketQubes, etc.)
- Consulting with and advising TSL of critical skill development opportunities
- Promoting TSL programs and products
- Financial support through grants or buying STEM products for schools.
Please feel free to contact TSL at bob.twiggs@twiggsspacelab.com ormatt.craft@twiggsspacelab.com
Talk to Cold Star: https://www.coldstartech.com/bookcall
United States
