Calendar of Events

  • Challenger Chat: Featuring FAA Aviation Workforce and Education Division

    Zoom

    Join us on a Challenger Chat featuring the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Workforce and Education Division. During this call we will explore the educational and workforce development initiatives that the FAA has implemented around the country. Challenger Learning Centers will learn about how to take advantage of the events and resources available to them […]

  • January Challenger Chat: Student Surveys & Open Discussion

    Zoom

    The first Challenger Chat of the year will take place on January 22 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET. During this chat, the education team will discuss the mechanics behind student surveys. We will also have an open discussion on classroom management and business development. We hope you can join us! Join Zoom Meeting: https://challenger-org.zoom.us/j/86184381268?pwd=pagfmXSdPUwJ8xHJHzvW2q4gFDk1ej.1 […]

  • February Challenger Chat: Flight Director & Center Director Networking Call

    Zoom

    The February Challenger Chat will be be an opportunity for Flight Directors and Center Directors to network with their peers in designated breakout rooms. We are looking for volunteers (one Flight Director and one Center Director) to lead each breakout room discussion. If  you are interested in facilitating this discussion, please reach out to Michela […]

  • PD Session: Earth Science Remote Sensing (ESRS)/Astronaut Photography

    Zoom

    Sara Schmidt from NASA will join us to discuss her background in astronaut photography of Earth from space. She'll include information about her work, including tracking efforts to support climate analysis and weather disasters. Her presentation will align well with content from Earth Odyssey and Observation Earth. Following her presentation, there will be an opportunity […]

  • April Challenger Chat: Annual Conference Brainstorm

    Please save the date for the April Challenger Chat on Wednesday, April 23, from 3:30-4:30 pm Eastern Time. We will have an annual conference brainstorm with the Hammond, IN team. Join the Zoom Meeting ID: 884 3489 6003 Passcode: 882552

  • 2025 Annual Conference

    Hammond, IN

    Save the date for the 2025 Annual Conference, located in Hammond, IN. Details here: https://launchpad.challenger.org/shared-learning/annual-conference/

  • November Challenger Chat

    Zoom

    Join us to learn more about the plans for 2026 - the 40th anniversary of both the Challenger tragedy and the Challenger Center organization. Presentation Slides November 2025 Challenger Chat - 40th Anniversary Activities Overview Zoom Recording  Passcode: E^BZ5ew^

  • NASA PACE Mission Overview

    Zoom

    Carina Poulin from NASA will join us to discuss the PACE mission. She will  share how your Center can incorporate and share this mission information with your learners. Join us for an engaging session with this expert! Zoom Link: https://challenger-org.zoom.us/j/89602748671?pwd=ge3fS7IfLfn97wejujA80aG5lI8Nsr.1