DoD STARBASE
DoD STARBASE’s primary focus is the program for fifth graders. The goal is to motivate them to explore STEAM opportunities as they continue their education. The program encourages students to set goals and achieve them. The academies work with school districts to support their standards of learning objectives. A teacher whose class attended DoD STARBASE stated, “STARBASE teaches science and mathematics in ways that we wish we had the time, resources, and expertise to do in the regular classroom. It’s experiential, exploratory learning with a direct tie to the Standards.”
Codecraft Works
Igniting the Next Generation of Tech Innovators: Located right here on the Space Coast, Codecraft Works stands out as a dynamic hub for hands-on technology education. Unlike general online resources, Codecraft Works offers immersive, project-based learning experiences in areas like coding, cybersecurity, and innovation. In the programs tailored for K-12 students, educators, and the community, go beyond passive consumption by fostering deep problem-solving skills, collaboration, and real-world application of STEM principles. Codecraft Works provides a local and supportive ecosystem that empowers individuals to become creators and innovators in the tech-driven world. They bridge the gap between foundational concepts and future careers, making STEAM not just fun, but a pathway to tangible skills and exciting opportunities within our region’s growing tech industry.
The National Center for Simulation
The NCS website serves as a hub for advancing simulation technology and its applications across various industries, including defense, healthcare, and education. It provides resources, industry news, and networking opportunities to support professionals and organizations in the simulation community.
Space Foundation
Our mission, deeply rooted in a 40-year heritage, is guided by three core values: Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. These values serve as our compass, directing us as we tirelessly pursue our commitment to the global space community: connecting people, creating opportunities, and inspiring generations.
Women in Aviation International
We encourage, empower, and educate all those whose interests, lives and work involve aviation and aerospace regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental abilities, or point of view. We know with certainty that our shared passion for aviation transcends any differences among us.
Infinity Center of Education
Infinity Robotics offers comprehensive resources and support for students and educators involved in FIRST LEGO League (FLL) competitions. The site provides training, mentorship, and tools designed to inspire creativity and innovation in young minds through hands-on robotics challenges.
ISS National Laboratory
From community colleges and universities to vocational and technical schools, opportunities abound for space-career focused graduate and undergraduate students. Whether you are interested in internships or fellowships, or perhaps gaining valuable contacts through professional organizations, the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory has something to help you launch your space career!
New Space Nexus
Through the NewSpace Launchpad, a first-of-its-kind co-innovation hub, stakeholders gain access to workspaces, equipment, programming, rapid prototyping and demonstration, and resources needed for innovation and rapid progress. Services include access to space ecosystem knowledge, public events, and networking; navigation services that provide tailored guidance and direct assistance to fast-track business growth; and collaborative innovation services that ignite product and solution development.
American Space Museum and Walk of Fame
The American Space Museum and Walk of Fame Foundation is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the U.S. space program through exhibits, educational programs, and community events. Located in Titusville, Florida, the museum honors the achievements of space pioneers and provides visitors with an immersive experience into the world of space exploration.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum
This unique museum highlights the Space Force as a major participant in America’s space program and emphasizes activities at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station beginning in early 1950 and continuing today.
Joy Labz
Our mission is to help people see that the world is a construction kit. We specialize in inventing new metaphors for UI, play, and coding. We do this by designing generative and creative platforms that expand the human creative potential.
Valiant Air Command
For over 45 years, our group of aviation enthusiasts, veterans, and pilots have collected historic airplanes from pivotal times throughout America’s history. Visitors of our facility can experience restored classics and aircraft that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. We are excited to share our nation’s aviation history with you!
Kiwanis Club of Melbourne
We are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive.
Civil Air Patrol
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a premier public service organization and the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, dedicated to emergency services, disaster relief, and aerospace education.
ASTRO
ASTRO’s mission is to continuously innovate – and to nationally standardize – its multicultural holistic wellness and skills development models that give members an unprecedented ability to champion their own goals, interests, and well-being within any socioeconomic status.
Training Programs and Experiences K-12:
Infinity Center of Education – FIRST LEGO League – We deliver hands-on STEAM experiences for children aged 4-16 years through our three FIRST LEGO League divisions across Central Florida and the Space Coast.
DoD STARBASE – Located at Patrick Space Force Base, this program engages students through the inquiry-based curriculum with its “hands-on, minds-on”; experiential activities.
Codecraft Works – Engaging, Online and Hybrid Delivery of summer camps and school-time programs provide a classic learning experience – without the commute. Using project-based curriculum, enrolled students develop computer science skills and explore different aspects of modern technology, all from the comfort of their desks.
The National Center for Simulation – The Modeling and Simulation program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Information Technology career cluster and the expansive employment opportunities in the field of Modeling and Simulation.
Programs offered:
M&S Certification Program (Advanced High School)
American Space Museum and Space Walk of Fame Education Programs – The goal of ASM’s educational programs is to utilize the rich history and promising future of the American space program as a foundation for STEM / STEAM classes, camps, Makerspaces, and after-school activities targeted to students grades K-12, with an emphasis on under-served and at-risk youth. We will further seek to instill in these youngsters the critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership and teamwork skills necessary for success in the 21st Century.
Supplemental Online Resources:
The Space Foundation: Space Education and STEM Programs for Students
Space Education develops and delivers inclusive, innovative and sustainable workforce and economic development initiatives for the space industry through space-inspired education, lifelong learning, and improved skills and interest in STEM. We support PreK-20 students with standards-based curriculum that uses space principles to integrate STEM into all content areas.
ISS National Laboratory Expedition Space Lab – The purpose of Expedition Space Lab is to make it easy for educators to enrich their curriculum with ISS-related educational resources. The resources are sorted by grade level and science area so educators can easily select the specific content that is most useful for their students.
FIRST STEM activity series– Bring learning to life with free and flexible PreK-12 STEM activities from FIRST®
Training Programs and Experiences For Post Secondary:
Codecraft Works – Robust curriculum fosters growth and advancement in and out of the classroom. We teach the technical and human skills required for success in school and beyond. Based on a project-based curriculum, enrolled students develop computer science skills and explore different aspects of modern technology.
Brevard Adult and Community Education- Adult Education Programs and Workforce Trainings
Aerospace & Defense Training Center- FROM CANDIDATE TO QUALIFIED IN 6 WEEKS. We offer 6 week classes in crucial manufacturing skills and trades to efficiently train qualified individuals to provide a reliable and enduring supply of skilled workers for the Space Coast.
Additional Online Education Resources:
Coursera- Start, switch, or advance your career with more than 10,000 courses, Professional Certificates, and degrees from world-class universities and companies.
Udemy – All the skills you need in one place. From critical skills to technical topics, Udemy supports your professional development.
Alison- Free Online Courses with Certificates & Diplomas
NASA for colleges and universities– The NASA webpage for colleges and universities provides a wide array of resources tailored to higher education institutions. It includes information on academic partnerships, research opportunities, internships, and access to NASA’s extensive learning materials, all designed to support and engage students, educators, and researchers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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Places to Visit:
Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum- Our goal is to collect, restore, and exhibit items of historical significance which relate to the development and heritage of U.S. Space Force space launch activities.
Sands Space History Center – Admission is free! Since the History Center is located just outside of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, no Cape access pass is required. The History Center contains historic information and displays for each Launch Complex (LC) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
American Space Museum– Inside our museum’s galleries in downtown Titusville, you will find items that have been donated by individuals, astronauts, space workers, NASA, and NASA contractor companies. Some have flown in space. We also have actual Space Shuttle Launch Control Center consoles, Air Force Launch Pad 36A consoles, and a Pad 16 Launch Sequencer.
Valiant Air Command, Inc., Warbird Air Museum– For over 45 years, our group of aviation enthusiasts, veterans, and pilots have collected historic airplanes from pivotal times throughout America’s history. Some of these aircraft date back to the early days of human flight. Others are from key moments in world history like World War II. Visitors of our facility can experience restored classics and aircraft that can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
NASA
The NASA webpage for colleges and universities provides a wide array of resources tailored to higher education institutions. It includes information on academic partnerships, research opportunities, internships, and access to NASA’s extensive learning materials, all designed to support and engage students, educators, and researchers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Skillup Brevard
The Skillup Brevard program, offered through Metrix Learning, provides free online courses to help individuals in Brevard County enhance their career skills. The platform features over 7,000 courses and 300 skills tracks, covering a wide range of industries and preparing users for certifications, with classes available in both English and Spanish.