NASA to highlight importance of STEM classes in visit with Florida students

NASA to highlight importance of STEM classes in visit with Florida students NASA’s Administrator Bill Nelson and Astronaut Matthew Dominic visited Ventura elementary in Kissimmee to talk to students about space, the return of manned flights to the moon, and ultimately to Mars. (WFTV)

By Matt Reeser

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Some Central Florida students got a lesson on the future of space exploration Tuesday from some important guest teachers.

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NASA’s Administrator Bill Nelson and Astronaut Matthew Dominic visited Ventura elementary in Kissimmee to talk to students about space, the return of manned flights to the moon, and ultimately to Mars.

Dominic said it is important to encourage students’ curiosity and let them know they can be astronauts too.

Read: NASA officials give an update on the status of Artemis-I test, launch

“That exploration spirit I think is really important. Some folks leave school and they kind of lose it. Every kid on this planet has got exploration spirit,” Dominic said.

Read: NASA looks ahead to more trips to the moon beyond Artemis I

The visit is part of NASA’s effort to highlight the role of science, technology, engineering and math education, and to expand opportunities in underserved and underrepresented communities.

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NASA’s Artemis I moon rocket to make first historic journey to the launch pad

NASA’s Artemis I moon rocket to make first historic journey to the launch pad

NASA’s Artemis I moon rocket to make first historic journey to the launch pad

NASA’s Artemis I moon rocket to make first historic journey to the launch pad

NASA’s Artemis I moon rocket to make first historic journey to the launch pad

NASA’s Artemis I moon rocket to make first historic journey to the launch pad

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