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SUMMARY:Challenger Chat: Featuring FAA Aviation Workforce and Education Division
DESCRIPTION: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 through the FAA.
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/december-challenger-chat/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T153000
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SUMMARY:January Challenger Chat: Student Surveys & Open Discussion
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://challenger-org.zoom.us/j/86184381268?pwd=pagfmXSdPUwJ8xHJHzvW2q4gFDk1ej.1 \nMeeting ID: 861 8438 1268 \nPasscode: 147065
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/january-challenger-chat-topic-tbd/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T153000
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CREATED:20250107T224247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T221541Z
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SUMMARY:February Challenger Chat: Flight Director & Center Director Networking Call
DESCRIPTION: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 Taylor at your earliest convenience. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://challenger-org.zoom.us/j/82820484843?pwd=lxbOeotBHCbkaitueD5kr4OYhXbriH.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 2048 4843 \nPasscode: 349203
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/february-challenger-chat-topic-tbd/
LOCATION:Zoom
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T211209Z
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SUMMARY:March Challenger Chat: Update from President & Executive Director and Satisfaction Survey Review
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the March Challenger Chat\, where we will discuss the results of the 2024 Satisfaction Survey and hear an update from President and Executive Director\, Mike Kincaid. \n  \nZoom Meeting Link: https://challenger-org.zoom.us/j/82866937882?pwd=Hsz23cWwZ2atbkAXzGUSpTfVOyo5uM.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 6693 7882 \nPasscode: 606594
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/march-challenger-chat-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:PD Session: Earth Science Remote Sensing (ESRS)/Astronaut Photography
DESCRIPTION: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 for Q/A.
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/pd-session-earth-science-remote-sensing-esrs-astronaut-photography/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:April Challenger Chat: Annual Conference Brainstorm
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the Zoom \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 884 3489 6003 \nPasscode: 882552
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/april-challenger-chat-annual-conference-brainstorm/
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SUMMARY:May Challenger Chat: Standards of Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the May Challenger Chat on Wednesday\, May 23\, from 3:30-4:30 pm Eastern Time. \nJoin the Zoom \n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 823 0100 8015 \nPasscode: 231215
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/may-challenger-chat-standards-of-excellence/
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SUMMARY:Mission Overview and Feedback Session: Operation Comet
DESCRIPTION:Agenda to follow \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 870 7390 1445\nPasscode: 510923
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/mission-overview-and-feedback-session-operation-comet/
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SUMMARY:July Challenger Chat
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URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/july-challenger-chat/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 2025 Annual Conference\, located in Hammond\, IN. Details here: https://launchpad.challenger.org/shared-learning/annual-conference/
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/2025-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hammond\, IN
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SUMMARY:November Challenger Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the plans for 2026 – the 40th anniversary of both the Challenger tragedy and the Challenger Center organization. \nPresentation Slides\nNovember 2025 Challenger Chat – 40th Anniversary Activities Overview \nZoom Recording \nPasscode: E^BZ5ew^
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/november-challenger-chat-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:NASA PACE Mission Overview
DESCRIPTION: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! \nZoom Link: https://challenger-org.zoom.us/j/89602748671?pwd=ge3fS7IfLfn97wejujA80aG5lI8Nsr.1
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/pace-mission-overview/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:December Challenger Chat
DESCRIPTION:Topic/agenda to follow.
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/december-challenger-chat-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T163000
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CREATED:20260108T172706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T203305Z
UID:17682-1768404600-1768408200@launchpad.challenger.org
SUMMARY:January Challenger Chat
DESCRIPTION:General Updates – Mike Kincaid\n\n  \n\n40th Anniversary – Jackie Shia & Julia Austin\n\n  \n\n Operation Comet – Thaddeus Taylor
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/january-challenger-chat/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T163000
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CREATED:20260108T172749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T172827Z
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SUMMARY:February Challenger Chat
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URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/february-challenger-chat/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T163000
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SUMMARY:March Challenger Chat
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URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/march-challenger-chat-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
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SUMMARY:Artemis 101 with NASA
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URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/artemis-101-with-nasa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T163000
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CREATED:20260310T171916Z
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SUMMARY:April Challenger Chat
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URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/april-challenger-chat-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T153000
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CREATED:20260323T175936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T180104Z
UID:17747-1778686200-1778689800@launchpad.challenger.org
SUMMARY:May Challenger Chat
DESCRIPTION:Zoom
URL:https://launchpad.challenger.org/event/may-challenger-chat/
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