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2017

ANNUAL REPORT SECTION HEAD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP 1 OUR IMPACT 2 HIGHLIGHTS 4 CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTERS 8 SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 10 2017 FINANCIALS 11 NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD AWARD 12 ALUMNUS PROFILE 13 THANK YOU DONORS 14 2017 DONORS 15 LEADERSHIP AND STAFF 00 19 A MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP

Dear Friends, Thanks to your support, 2017 was an outstanding year! Our Challenger Learning Centers flew thousands of students to the Moon and Mars, and we took major steps toward the launch of Classroom Adventures, our classroom-based programs. All this work is for one goal – to inspire more students! A true highlight of the year was receiving the National Science Board’s Public Service Award. This award is presented to individuals or organizations for exemplary service in promoting public understanding of science and engineering. For the past 32 years, our STEM education programs have reached more than 5 million students, and it is a true honor to be recognized for our efforts. We share this award with each of you, because without you, none of this would be possible. THANK YOU! Virginia Barnes Chair of the Board The work we do today, tomorrow, and in the coming years will impact the future of this country. Employers from all industries continue to tell us what they need: STEM-educated talent who can problem solve, communicate, and work in teams. That need is projected to increase over the next 30 years. This is why we are working hard to reach more students … why we continue to open Challenger Learning Centers … why we are committed to enhancing our out-of-this-world Center Missions … and why the development of Classroom Adventures is so critical.

A special thanks to each of you – our partners and supporters – for being a part of our work to inspire the next generation of innovators. We are excited for the future and the opportunity to give more students the chance to take part in our Challenger Center experiences. Today, we reach 250,000+ students each year – a number that makes us proud. But it’s not enough. We want millions! Together, we will reach that goal and spark a passion for learning in a new generation of students. June Scobee Rodgers, Ph.D. Founding Chair Thank you for joining us on this incredible mission!

Lance Bush, Ph.D. President & CEO 1 OUR IMPACT

Challenger Center STEM education experiences We also completed the pilot of our first continue to inspire hundreds of thousands of Classroom Adventure, Aquatic Investigators. students worldwide. With more than We are now using the input and suggestions 40 Challenger Learning Centers offering our from the teachers and students involved in that space-themed Center Missions, and the pilot to evolve the program. Plans continue to development of our new Classroom Adventures, move forward to create a full suite of Classroom we remain strongly committed and determined Adventures for 3rd to 5th grade classrooms. to ignite the potential in more students around While many students begin to lose interest the globe! in STEM subjects as early as middle school, In 2017, Expedition Mars, the newest Center Challenger Center programs keep students Mission, debuted at eight additional Challenger engaged, pique their interest in STEM subjects, Learning Centers, and the feedback from the and help create a generation of lifelong learners. students is already out of this world!

2 CENTER CLASSROOM MISSIONS ADVENTURES 18,969 1,580 students have already experienced students took part in the pilot of Aquatic Expedition Mars, our newest space-themed Investigators, our first Classroom Adventure Center Mission 4.7 out of 5 91% is how teachers rated student of students surveyed indicated they would engagement in Aquatic Investigators recommend a Challenger Learning Center to (5 being very engaged) a friend after flying Expedition Mars 87% 82% of teachers that participated in the pilot of of students surveyed said Expedition Mars Aquatic Investigators said they would use the increased their interest in learning more program in their classrooms in the future about STEM

3 HIGHLIGHTS

Martians of Tomorrow, a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of STEM education and inspiring the next generation, launched by asking parents, teachers, community members, education leaders, organizations, and professionals alike to take a pledge to support students on their journey to become future STEM leaders. In addition to pledging a commitment to inspiring the next generation, the Martians of Tomorrow campaign provides free educational resources and activities. Visitors to the website can also take a Martian quiz to find out what role they would play as #MartiansOfTomorrow. Each Martian role – communications, navigation, biology, robotics, geology, life support, medical, rover, and weather – correlates to a team in Challenger Center’s newest space- themed mission, Expedition Mars. Join the 1,500+ people who have taken the pledge! Visit challenger.org/martians and take the pledge today!

Challenger Center celebrated the grand opening of the Challenger Learning Center of Lockport (NY). The ribbon- cutting ceremony included President and CEO Lance Bush, New York State Senator Robert Ortt, Lockport Mayor Anne E. McCaffrey, and the Challenger Learning Center of Lockport team.

4 EARTH to MARS... Challenger Center hosted a STEM During the Summit, students from education panel – Inspiring the Martians E.L. Haynes Public Charter School in of Tomorrow – at the annual Humans to Washington, D.C. took part in a new Mars Summit in Washington D.C. Classroom Adventure, Earth to Mars. The Summit is a comprehensive Mars The students were challenged with a simulated exploration conference that addresses the major Space Launch System rocket launch and an technical, scientific, and policy challenges of engineering design challenge, where they had getting humans to Mars. President and CEO to create the first Mars habitat using 3D printing Lance Bush moderated a panel discussion about pens and drawing programs. Earth to Mars, what is happening and what needs to happen like all Challenger Center programs, puts STEM to prepare today’s students to become the concepts in the context of a real-world challenge, professionals responsible for setting foot while also enabling the students to practice on Mars. communication, collaboration, and problem- solving skills.

5 HIGHLIGHTS

Challenger Center recognized Jacqueline Caudill, a middle school teacher in Viper, KY, as the 2017 June Scobee Rodgers Innovative Educator Award recipient. Named in honor of Challenger Center’s founding chair, the award recognizes an outstanding educator who understands the importance of STEM education and demonstrates a passion for teaching Jacqueline Caudill (center left) with Tom Cravens (center right) of Challenger Learning Center STEM subjects. of Kentucky with Viper Elementary School students and administrators.

Caudill, nominated by Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky Caudill received the recognition and a $2,500 award during a in Hazard, has been a classroom teacher for 28 years and presentation at Viper Elementary School. Cris Petro, a fourth- currently teaches sixth to eighth grade reading/ELA. Among grade teacher from Bailly Elementary in Chesterton, IN, was her many accomplishments, Caudill worked with Challenger named the 2017 runner-up and was presented with a $1,000 Learning Center of Kentucky to start an award-winning FIRST award. Petro was nominated by Challenger Learning Center LEGO league team at her school. She also led a mentoring of Northwest Indiana. program that connects eighth-grade students with community members in STEM careers.

The 2017 Arthur C. Clarke Award for Innovation in Education presented to Challenger Learning Center–St. Louis

The 2017 Arthur C. Clarke Award for Innovation in Education was presented to Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis. The award recognizes a Challenger Learning Center that has implemented a new, innovative program or project that impacts student learning, supports teachers and/or promotes creativity. The Center was recognized for the design and distribution of Challenger Learning Center Maker Kits and was honored at our annual conference by Dr. Joseph N. Pelton, the sponsor of the award.

Tasmyn Front, Executive Director, Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis, with Dr. Joseph N. Pelton

6 Ooooooh...

The team from Challenger Learning Center at Paducah (KY) watching the eclipse with Astronaut Terry Wilcutt. Ahhhhhh! The summer of 2017 included one of the most anticipated events of the year – the total solar eclipse. The blue skies darkened, the temperature dropped, and the bright sun turned into a silver ring as the Moon passed through its path. Our three Kentucky-based Challenger Learning Centers hosted official NASA eclipse-viewing events because of their proximity to the path of totality. Other Challenger Learning Centers across the country hosted events and viewing parties to celebrate the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse.

7 CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTERS

ALASKA CONNECTICUT Challenger Learning Center MARYLAND for Science & Technology of Challenger Learning Center Challenger Learning Center Challenger Learning Center Aurora University of Alaska at the Discovery Museum at Howard B. Owens Science 222 Church St. 9711 Kenai Spur Hwy. 4450 Park Ave. Center Woodstock, IL 60098 Kenai, AK 99611-7804 Bridgeport, CT 06604-1015 9601 Greenbelt Rd. (815) 338-7722 (907) 283-2000 (203) 372-3521 Lanham, MD 20706-3397 www.challengerillinois.org www.akchallenger.org www.discoverymuseum.org/ (301) 918-8750 Opened: July 2001 Opened: April 2000 challenger-lc www.pgcps.org/howardbowens Opened: April 1991 INDIANA Opened: July 1989 ARIZONA Challenger Learning Center Challenger Space Center FLORIDA MASSACHUSETTS of Northwest Indiana of Arizona Challenger Learning Center Challenger Learning Center at the 2300 173rd St. 9617 N. Metro Parkway W. at Kirby Smith Middle School Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center, Hammond, IN 46323-2094 Suite 2214 2034 Hubbard St. Framingham State University (219) 989-3250 Phoenix, AZ 85051 Jacksonville, FL 32206-3798 100 State St. www.clcnwi.com (623) 322-2001 (904) 630-6601 Framingham, MA 01701-9101 Opened: February 1999 www.azchallenger.org www.duvalschools.org/kirbysmith (508) 626-4050 Opened: June 2000 Opened: September 1996 KENTUCKY www.christa.org Opened: October 1994 Challenger Learning Center Challenger Learning Center CALIFORNIA of Tallahassee of Kentucky Challenger Learning Center 200 S. Duval St. MISSOURI One Community College Dr. at the Columbia Memorial Tallahassee, FL 32301-1738 Challenger Learning Center – Hazard, KY 41701-2403 Space Center (850) 645-7827 St. Louis (606) 487-3049 12400 Columbia Way www.challengertlh.com 205 Brotherton Ln. www.clcky.com Downey, CA 90242 Opened: March 2003 St. Louis, MO 63135 Opened: March 1999 (562) 231-1200 (314) 521-6205 www.columbiaspacescience.org GEORGIA Challenger Learning Center - www.challengerstl.org Opened: October 2009 Louisville Opened: November 2003 Challenger Learning Center 4001 Herman St. Challenger Learning Center at the Coca-Cola Space Science Louisville, KY 40212 at Chabot Space & Science Center NEVADA (502) 485-7630 Center 701 Front Ave. Challenger Learning Center https://kysciencecenter.org/ 10000 Skyline Blvd. Columbus, GA 31901-2925 of Northern Nevada programs/challenger-learning- Oakland, CA 94619-2444 (706) 649-1470 10 S. Lake St. center/ (510) 336-7373 www.ccssc.org Reno, NV 89501 Opened: January 2011 www.chabotspace.org Opened: June 1996 (775) 830-5295 Opened: June 2000 Challenger Learning Center www.nevadachallenger.org HAWAII at Paducah Opened: October 2014 Challenger Learning Center 4810 Alben Barkley Dr. Challenger Center Hawaii at at the Powerhouse Science Paducah, KY 42002-7380 Barbers Point Elementary School NEW JERSEY Center Discovery Campus (270) 534-3101 3001 Boxer Rd. Buehler Challenger & Science 3615 Auburn Blvd. www.clcpaducah.org Kapolei, HI 96707-2103 Center Sacramento, CA 95821-2007 Opened: August 2002 (916) 808-3942 (808) 673-7410 400 Paramus Rd., Lot C www.sacramentoclc.com www.challengercenterhawaii.com MAINE Paramus, NJ 07652 Opened: October 1997 Opened: April 1993 (201) 251-8589 Challenger Learning Center www.bcsc.org COLORADO ILLINOIS of Maine Opened: October 1994 30 Venture Way Challenger Learning Center Challenger Learning Center Bangor, ME 04401 at Heartland Community College of Colorado (207) 990-2900 1500 West Raab Rd. 10215 Lexington Dr. www.astronaut.org Normal, IL 61761 Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Opened: March 2004 (719) 598-9755 (309) 268-8700 www.ChallengerColorado.org www.heartland.edu/clc Opened: September 2002 Opened: December 2003 8 CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTERS

NEW MEXICO Challenger Learning Center TEXAS WEST VIRGINIA of the Greater Capital Region Challenger Learning Center Challenger Learning Center Challenger Learning Center at MiSci of Las Cruces at Texas State Technical at Wheeling Jesuit University 15 Nott Terrace Heights 505 S. Main St., Suite 401 College Harlingen 316 Washington Ave. Schenectady, NY 12308 Las Cruces, NM 88001 1902 N. Loop 499 Wheeling, WV 26003-6295 (518) 382-7890 (575) 527-9300 Harlingen, TX 78550 (304) 243-8740 www.misci.org/educators-and- http://lcps.k12.nm.us (956) 364-4464 http://clc.wju.edu group/challenger-learning-center Opened: September 2015 www.tstc.edu/challenger Opened: January 1995 Opened: May 2015 Opened: November 2013 NEW YORK OHIO Challenger Learning Center INTERNATIONAL Town of Ramapo Challenger at the Scobee Education Center, Challenger Learning Center Challenger Learning Center Learning Center San Antonio College at the Ontario Science Centre of Dayton 225 Route 59 1819 N. Main Ave. 770 Don Mills Rd. 1401 Leo St. Airmont, NY 10901 San Antonio, TX 78212 Toronto, Ontario Canada Dayton, OH 45404-1700 (845) 357-3416 (210) 486-0100 M3C 1T3 (937) 542-6143 http://www.ramapoparks.org/ www.sacscobee.education (416) 696-3140 https://www.dps.k12.oh.us/our- page/challenger-learning-center-3. Opened: October 2014 https://www.ontariosciencecentre. departments/challenger-center/ html ca/school/challenger-learning- Opened: September 1990 Challenger Learning Center Opened: November 1999 centre/ at Texas State Technical Challenger Learning Center Opened: September 1992 Challenger Learning Center College Waco of Lake Erie West of the Twin Tier Region 703 Airline Dr. Challenger Learning Center 4955 Seaman Rd. 182 E. Union St., Suite 2 Waco, TX 76705 at Songam Space Center Oregon, OH 43616 Allegany, NY 14760-1328 (254) 867-2015 410-5 Seokhyunri, Jang- (419) 245-6201 (716) 379-8686 www.tstc.edu/challenger heungmyeon, Yangju-Si www.esclakeeriewest.org/ www.drclc.org Opened: September 2016 Gyeonggi-Do, Korea challenger-learning-center Opened: June 2009 (031) 894-6000 Opened: October 2003 www.songamspacecenter.com Challenger Learning Center VIRGINIA Opened: June 2007 of Lockport SOUTH CAROLINA Challenger Learning Center 160 Washburn St. Richmond at the MathScience Challenger Learning Center Challenger Learning Center Lockport, NY 14094 Innovation Center at the National Space Centre Richland County School (716) 434-3196 2401 Hartman St. Exploration Dr. District One www.clclockport.org Richmond, VA 23223-2458 (Off Corporation Rd.) 2600A Barhamville Rd. Opened: January 2017 (804) 343-6525 Leicester, United Kingdom LE45NS Columbia, SC 29204-1304 www.MyMSiC.org 011(44)1162582113 NYC Center for Aerospace and (803) 929-3951 Opened: March 1991 http://education.spacecentre. Applied Mathematics www.thechallengercenter.net co.uk/space-missions 220 Henry St. Opened: February 1996 New York City, NY 10002 WASHINGTON Opened: September 1999 (212) 608-6164 TENNESSEE John Fluke Jr. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/ Challenger Learning Center Challenger STEM Learning school-life/learning/experiential- at The Museum of Flight Center, University of Tennessee learning/nyc-center-for-aerospace- 9404 E. Marginal Way South at Chattanooga and-applied-mathematics Seattle, WA 98108-4097 855 East 5th St. Opened: June 2007 (206) 764-5700 Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598 www.museumofflight.org Challenger Learning Center (423) 425-4126 Opened: September 1992 of Greater Rochester www.utc.edu/challenger-stem- 657 East Ave. learning-center Rochester, NY 14607-2101 Opened: January 1995 (585) 473-7494 www.monroe.edu/challenger Opened: February 1992

9 SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

In 2017, Challenger Center’s revenue was $4.1 million. Eighty- We are grateful to our government, corporate, and foundation three percent of our revenue went directly to the development partners, as well as all the individuals that contributed in 2017. and delivery of our impactful STEM-education programs around These organizations and people support us in many ways, the world. This includes the establishment of a new Challenger including monetary gifts and in-kind contributions of their Learning Center in Lockport, New York. We rolled out our newest expertise and resources. It is your support that enabled us to mission, Expedition Mars, to eight Challenger Learning Centers. ignite the potential in 250,000+ students and will help us The mission is now offered at 18 Challenger Learning Centers to ignite the potential in millions more in future years – nationwide and has served nearly 19,000 students. We also thank you. successfully piloted Aquatic Investigators and Earth to Mars, our first two Classroom Adventures. We are now looking to develop more classroom-based programs and intend to scale these programs to reach millions of students each year.

REVENUE SOURCES

Federal Grant Programs and Related Match Funding: 46% Science, Space, and Technology Education Trust Fund: 25% Affiliation Fees: 16%

Corporate, Foundation, and Individual Giving: 11%

Program Upgrades for Existing Challenger Learning Centers: 1%

Investment and Other Revenue: 1%

EDUCATION EXPENSES PROGRAM EXPENSES

Education Programs: 83% Program Development and Network Support: 91% Management and Administration: 10% Communications: 7% Fundraising: 7% Center Upgrades and New Centers: 2%

*When calculating the amount of Challenger Center income spent on management and administration, we exclude depreciation and write-offs of bad debt. Neither of those expenses reflect real expenditure of donated funds on management and administration costs. In fact, they demonstrate Challenger Center’s commitment to responsible fiscal management.

10 2017 FINANCIALS

CHALLENGER CENTER FOR SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES For the year ended December 31, 2017

REVENUE AND SUPPORT UNRESTRICTED TEMPORARILY TOTAL RESTRICTED Science, Space, and Technology Education Trust Fund $1,000,000 $ ------$1,000,000 Federal grants and agreements $1,825,190 $ ------$1,825,190 License fees $652,480 $ ------$652,480 Contributions and sponsorships $288,047 $59,834 $347,881 In-kind contributions $105,359 $ ------$105,359 Non-federal grants $40,000 $ ------$40,000 Product sales $37,474 $ ------$37,474 Consulting $26,533 $ ------$26,533 Registrations $20,495 $ ------$20,495 Investment income $3,267 $ ------$3,267 Other revenue $18,071 $ ------$18,071 Released from restrictions $138,191 $(138,191) $ ------Total revenue and support $4,155,107 $(78,357) $4,076,750 EXPENSES PROGRAM SERVICES: Network support $1,025,091 $ ------$1,025,091 Federal grants $1,825,190 $ ------$1,825,190 Communications $247,210 $ ------$247,210 Education $243,144 $ ------$243,144 Installation and contracts $44,024 $ ------$44,024 Total program services $3,384,659 $ ------$3,384,659

SUPPORTING SERVICES: Management and general $637,349 $ ------$637,349 Development $277,694 $ ------$277,694 Total supporting services $915,043 $ ------$915,043

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,299,702 $ ------$4,299,702 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $(144,595) $(78,357) $(222,952)* NET ASSETS, beginning of year $535,208 $140,728 $675,936 NET ASSETS, end of year $390,613 $62,371 $452,984

*The change in net assets reflects budgeted investments made to help the overall organization grow and thrive in years to come.

11 PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

The National Science Board (NSB) awarded Challenger Center with its 2017 Public Service Award. This esteemed award honors exemplary service in promoting public understanding of science and engineering. Past award recipients include the American Museum of Natural History, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, PBS television series NOVA, the Expanding Your Horizons Network, and the Sea Education Association.

The Challenger Center learning system is remarkable in its reach, having touched millions of students and teachers, pre-kindergarten through high school in the United States and abroad, since it opened its first center. The fact that their learning experiences remain President and CEO Lance Bush accepting the 2017 Public Service Award by the National Science Board. current—changing and growing with trends and technological advancements—demonstrates their commitment to the mission and to those that they continue to serve. One student at a time, Challenger Center inspires the kind of curiosity that leads to further exploration and success in STEM fields. Pictured left to right: NSF Director France Cordova, Challenger Center Founding Chair June Scoboee Rodgers, Challenger Center President and CEO Lance Bush, and NSB Chair Maria Zuber

12 ALUMNUS PROFILE

Name: France L. Jackson, Ph.D. User Experience Researcher at Intel Corporation

Education: B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Clemson University; M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Clemson University; Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing, University of Florida

Which of our Challenger Learning Centers did you visit? What advice would you give to students who want to Challenger Learning Center of Richland County School District One in pursue STEM degrees or careers? Columbia, SC. I would encourage students to stick with it! Search to see what kinds of STEM degrees and jobs are out there. If you see a job, When did you visit a Challenger Learning Center? work backwards. What kind of degree is required to get that job? With both my elementary and middle school classes. I also went in Research the degree and see what schools offer that program. I would middle school for a week-long camp. encourage them to look for STEM mentors. I would also advise them to find ways in their community to help nurture their interest, such What do you remember most from your experience? as attending summer camps, weekend programs, or visiting STEM centers like the Challenger Learning Center. Finally, I encourage I remember how hands-on the experience was. I still mention some anyone interested in STEM to start to learn basic programming. Use of the experiments we did in interviews today. I remember making one of the online course sites to teach yourself to program. rockets with film canisters, vinegar, and seltzer tablets. I especially loved the space mission. It was such a fun experience. I remember Why should people support Challenger Center’s being extremely fascinated by all the moving parts and the puzzles we had to solve. I think, as an adult, I would still enjoy the space STEM programs? mission activity. Challenger Center’s STEM programs offer the community a unique experience. I honestly can’t even find the words to describe how Have you always been interested in STEM? amazing that experience is. The equipment, the spacesuits, the puzzles, and problem-solving – everything about the Mission exercise I was always good at science and math, but I did not decide until is innovative and unique. Since my time at the Center, the programs around 6th grade that I wanted to be an engineer. As a child, I was and experiences offered have grown so much. The Center is such very interested in how things work, building with LEGOs and taking a gem and we should not only support it, but take pride in it. It’s things apart. Middle school is when I started to attend various an opportunity for kids to get hands-on experiences that can have STEM- nurturing activities such as science camp. a profound impact on their lives. If it were not for the Challenger Learning Center, I would not be Dr. Jackson with three STEM degrees Did the visit to the Challenger Learning Center affect your and a job at Intel. decision to pursue a STEM degree or career? Participating in camp at the Challenger Learning Center played a In one sentence, how would you describe your major role in my decision to be an engineer. I am not sure I would be Challenger Learning Center experience? an engineer if it were not for the hands-on experience I was able to engage in while at the Center. I definitely consider the Center and my experience there a major event in my life that I often look back on and considered for its profound impact. My experience at the Challenger Learning Center Why is STEM education so critical at a young age? I think exposure or the lack thereof is one of the major reasons we was simply life changing. don’t see more people interested in STEM, particularly girls and minorities. People can’t aspire to be something they have never heard of or don’t know exists. We should expose kids to STEM early, often, and in many different forms. I also think it is important to expose kids to professionals in STEM careers early on. 13 THANK YOU DONORS

Dear Donors,

I am Dr. France Jackson, a Challenger Center Alumna, and it is with sincere gratitude that I write this letter. Thank you for your support. During school field trips and summer camps at the Challenger Learning Center of Richland County School District One in Columbia, South Carolina, I was able to get invaluable hands-on experience with science and engineering projects. The Center was always one of my favorite places to go as a child because it was extremely fun and offered me an outlet to be myself and explore. The Center encouraged exploration and creativity, while sparking my interest in becoming a scientist and nurturing my inquisitive nature. Since my time at the Challenger Learning Center, I have completed three engineering degrees. A Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, from Clemson University, and a Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computer making me one of the first African-American women to earn a Ph.D. from the Computer Information Systems and Engineering Department at the University of Florida. I completed four internships at the Intel Corporation and currently I work at Intel as a UX researcher and designer on a Customer Innovation Team. It is my job to use the exploration and creativity skills I learned at the Challenger Learning Center to find, create, and test innovative software experiences on Intel Architecture. My job is extremely rewarding and fun. It is a blessing to have a job you love and to be working in an area you are passionate about. If it were not for the Challenger Learning Center, I would not be the person I am today. The hands-on activities and STEM exposure at such a young age are some of the top reasons why I became an engineer. I personally attribute much of my success to the impact the Center had on my life. Challenger Learning Center of Richland County School District One is in the middle of a low-income neighborhood where the majority of the residents are under-represented minorities.

If it were not for your generous support, Challenger Learning Centers and their innovative STEM programs would not exist or thrive.

The Centers create exposure for many kids who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to explore STEM in such a natural and fun way. I cannot reiterate enough how important and vital of an impact the Challenger Learning Center has had on me!

Again, thank you for your generous donations. Your gift is being used to train, engage, and inspire future leaders of tomorrow. When people like you give of your time, talent, and resources to invest in STEM, there is nothing we can’t achieve as a nation. America’s future looks bright because of you.

With a grateful heart, France L. Jackson, Ph.D.

14 2017 DONORS

$100,000 - $1 million Robert W. Garthwait Sr. Gary and Joann Sjolander John N. Bode NASA Leslee Gilbert Ralph Straubs Walter C. Bowen Jr. U.S. Department of Education Gwendolyn Griffin Patricia L. Tomasko William Bowling Gary E. Hogan Robin M. Vaughan Dennis Boyle $25,000 - $99,999 Sandra Johnson Jerome and Nancy Bradke Kevin Anderson and Rebecca Cynthia L. Lee Up to $499 Greg Brand Moesta Anderson Willard and Nancy Lines Jim and Susan Agruso Keith and Rebecca Branning Boeing Satellite Systems Jamie L. Maher Axel and Diane Ahlberg Dale K. Brearcliffe Debra and Randy Fowler Sean William Maloney Christopher A. Ahlquist Amy L. Breedlove Humble Bundle Steven and Kathy McAuliffe Jay Albert Thomas L. Briggs Lockheed Martin Corporation* Cheryl Moore McNair Carol Allan Sheldon Brill Reveal* Karen McNally Jean M. Aloe John T. Brock Robert Nobile AmazonSmile Michael Brodnicki $15,000 - $24,999 William Readdy and Colleen Nevius Roy and Patsharin Amelang Gilbert Brodsky Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation Ken and Maureen Reightler Rian Amiton Allan T. Brown Orbital ATK, Inc. Kent Rominger Rebecca Andersen Dennis W. Brown Redmon Group, Inc.* StoryBundle Clayton and Barbara Anderson Patricia G. Brown John A. Swanson Mark R. Andresen Gordon Browne $10,000 - $14,999 Carol Vorderman Keith and Linda Andress Gail R. Brumale Virginia and Toby Barnes William and Virginia Wells Jillian Andrew James R. Brust Local Independent Charities Jane Wolcott Friend Anonymous Carol Buck a of Americ Young AFCEA Bethesda Chapter John and Ann San Antonio William and Lorraine Buehler Gen. Don Rodgers and June Karolyn D. Young Kathleen Ashenfelter Ellen C. Burkhouse Scobee Rodgers Ralph Ashton Robert and Andrea Burman $500 - $999 Paul and Donna Atkins Kevin and Anne Burns $5,000 - $9,999 Elbert and Sarah Allee Robert A. August Gary and Dian Bushko Hattaway Communications* Kevin H. Baines Ronald Azuma William and Frances Cahill W. Michael and Michele Hawes John J. Bowes Sidney G. Babcock Miriam B. Caldwell ISTAT Foundation Christopher and Lynn Bradley Dale and Dorothy Bachman Robert L. Campbell IzenbergLaw PLLC* Roy and Benita Bridges Harold M. Baeseman Joseph L. Carlucci Museum of Aviation Foundation Kendis H. Cox William Bambarger Delano Carter Pixeldust Studios* Roger Crouch Roger and Susan Bara Frank and Emily Cassella Chuck and Amy Kovar Resnik Robert Curbeam Charles Barker Marcia Cederberg Michael Soluri* Billie Jacquelyn Daniels David K. Barnes Center for Educational Adventure The Boeing Company John Dicky David A. Barto Timothy and Lorene Chalfant Tyler-Little Family Foundation Robert M. Domeier Michael Barton Daniel S. Chan U.S. Department of State Diane Flynn Steve and Enid Bayer Edward E. Chaney Van Scoyoc Associates* Joni L. Gordon Alan Beale Ihsin Chen Washington Space Business David and Angela Hamlin Christopher Becek David and Jane Childers Roundtable Dorothy Hillegass Grant and Shirley Beckfield Natalie S. Chojnacki Edwin R. Jones Richard J. Beehler Jim Chong $2,500 - $4,999 Lima Project Films Perry Beider Louis A. Clairmont Warren Boley Jeffrey and Sarah Lorberbaum Murray R. Berkowitz Edward Clark Josh Izenberg and Erika Lynne Douglas R. McKissack Laura Berman Sophia A. Clifford Stillabower Eric L. Meils Philip G. Berman Dennis Climent Michael and Nancy Springer Edward and Diane Oates Susan Bernstein Kenneth and Lynn Cline Barbara H. Wood Charles Oostdyk and Anne Smith Joseph and Fay Bertani William and Kathryn Coffel Oostdyk Howard Betts Fredric A. Cohan $1,000 - $2,999 M. Place Michael Ian Bevan Eli Cohen and Linda Gerstein John Arnsparger and Susan Terry P. Porter Andrew Bicos Don A. Coleman Weingarten Mark R. Quay Joshua M. Bieber Nancy C. Compton Lance B. Bush Carol Quesenbery Susan Bielski Janet L. Conrad Candl Foundation Richard and Lois Richards Benjamin and Julie Billingsley Michael and Jeanne Corbin Richard Carmichael Gary S. Ruiz Charles and Pamela Binder Richard L. Cordray Jeannine Duane John Shannon Nancy M. Bobbitt Alan and Harriet Correll

15 2017 DONORS

Tim Cosman Jeff Foust Glenn Heinmiller Robert S. Kennedy Jr. Brian and Paula Coupe Lyn Fox Forkosh Patrick and Deborah Heisinger Rita Kenny David and Linda Crafts Pamela Ann Franck Paul G. Heit Jay J. Kent Dan L. Craycraft Phyllis Friedman Alfred A. Henneberger Robert E. Kerska Mel and Kathy Croft Alan and Elizabeth Frigy Robert S. Herren Alan I. Kirschbaum Linda R. Cromwell James R. Frison Terrence and Judith Hertz Kathleen Klein David A. Crown Fred and Nancy Fritsch Janyth Hess Eric Lee and Lisa Knapp Nancy J. Crozier Kathie Scobee Fulgham Frank Hill Marjorie Knepp Steven A. Cuccaro Joseph L. Gallo Ronald E. Hlavac Mary Ann Kobayashi Michael J. Cumberland Rebecca L. Galloway Joseph and Rita Hoffman Peter and Mary Kogge Philip and Suzy Cunningham James T. Gandy J. Eric Holcomb Jeffrey and Kristin Korn Robert Davis Joseph and Ellen Gangemi Perry A. Holzman Gloria Kosek Ellen Y. Deak Georgine Garbisch Mickey W. Horn Lillian T. Kozloski Joseph Dennis and Laura London Paul Garmon Richard and Mary Hubbard Gerald and Judith Krantweiss Laura C. Dent Patricia Genardo Joan C. Huffman Stanley and Jane Krauhs Steven and Sheryl Dluginski Jess Germansky Joan Hughes Philip and Jolene Kraushar Jeffrey and Ann Dodge Jason Getz Michael E. Hughes John Kreider Stanley and Elizabeth Dole Robert Giangrande Ronald C. Hunsaker Diane and Paul Kretschmann Mary Ann Dotson Barry and Jane Glass Laura Husband Robert Kriel David R. Doucette Lawrence Gluskin Laurence and June Inokuchi Wayne and Marjorie Krug William D. Douglass David and Judy Goble Charles A. Jacob L. and Helen McAfoos Robert D. Drach Murray and Esther Goldstein Donald James Richard Labar Jutta S. Dudley Karen Ann Golubic Lewis M. Jamison Michael Lambert Michael J. DuPre Robert A. Gould Jeff B. Jellison Philip Landau Eric R. Duron David Graham Beverly Jennings Christine Lang Gerald and Carol Dutcher Ludwig Grampp Robert F. Jeraci Edward Lasoff DW General Fund Marshall Gritton Carl Passal and Karen St. John Sharon L. Laubach Thornton and Marianne Dyson Lynne Marie Grossi William and Vanessa Johns Wendy Lawrence Gavin Eadie John Grunsfeld David A. Johnson Joan R. Lea Joyce Eatherton Michael and Beth Guler Steven and Debra Johnson John L. Lee Marlene F. Eaton Judy K. Haas Everett and Pamela Johnson William and Colleen Lee eBay Community Seller Stephanie Hall Joyce M. Johnson Lew Lefton eBay Giving Program/Paypal Match Gregory and Joanne Hamilton Lindley N. Johnson Tim and Bronna Lehmann Robert and Margaret Eckman David Hand Michael and Renee Johnson David B. Leib Andrew and Cherrie Edwards Carl S. Hanson Robert Johnson Robert F. Leidner Daryl and Karen Edwards David and Elizabeth Hanson Brian Jones Frank G. Lemoine Earl Egdall and Jan Wiley-Egdall Don and Susan Hanson Carolyn A. Jones Robert and Barbara Lentz Shmuel El-Ad Robert and Donna Hanson Danielle Jones Everett Leonard Mark D. Erbskorn Larry L. Harmon Samuel A. Jones Anthony J. Leone Harold and Rosanne Erhardt Tracey Harp Michael Jordan Curtis Leseman Tom M. Erkenswick Billy and Heidi Harper Miriam E. Joseph Curtis Lewis Mary Anne Espenshade John and Peggy Harris David and Lynn Jourdan Robert and Kristin Lewis Robert and Kathryn Evered Marcia Harris Jerry A. Jouret Bethany Libenson Gail Ewin Shirley D. Harris Rich Kacik Sam M. Lindenbaum Thomas and Carol Eyles Stuart G. Harris Lyman and Carol Kaiser Joseph L. Lingrey Jean A. Fefer Douglas Hart and Mary Fairfield Julie Kaminski Michael Livanos Donald and Lisa Ferrett Matthew M. Hartgen Susan Kamprath Thomas E. Locke John and Barbara Field Peter and Annette Hasbrook William and Juanita Kane Lawrence and Mary Lockhart Reginald and Deborah Figard Patricia L. Hassel Namir E. Kassim Donna Lofgren Arnold Fine Christopher and Sarah Hattoon William and Diane Katt Tim and Zenny Logue Bill and Pamela Finocchiaro Pete Hayman Richard E. Kavanagh Todd and Virginia Lovell Valerie Fitton-Kane Thomas and Margaret Hayward Julius and Carol Kayla Donald G. Loving Wayne Fitzmaurice and Lori Lehman Laura D. Hebert Christopher Keating Gwen S. Lubey Mike Flemming James R. Hein William Kevin Kelley Hank Lubin Renee M. Foos Louis and Diane Hein James and Linda Kennedy Richard and Ruth Lubrani

16 2017 DONORS

Jill Lukoschek Gen. J. P. Schoeppner Robert L. Rogge Karen D. Swindells John Lund PA Local Independent Charities William Rolls Symantec Darryl V. Lundgren a of Americ William C. Rose Miriam G. Szanyi Kenneth and Susan Lykken Russell and Liana Page John and Jean Rosenberg S. Tucker Taft William E. Maier Kevin Parker and Tina Rhea Amy Ross Glenn Talbott Pete Mamalis George Parma Arthur S. Roth Dave Tateosian and Mae Go Paul and Helen Mancuso Robert and Constance Parys Rick A. Rotramel James and Alexandra Tateyama Kristine Marames PayPal Giving Fund Robert E. Ryker James C. Teapole Jr. Hans and Marion Mark Jim Pearson Pamela Kay Rypkema Adam and Amy Temple Christopher J. Markham Scott Pearson and Sandra Lee David Saathoff Stanley E. Thimakis Maryland Charity Campaign Immerman Richard D. Sakal Howard and Ladonna Thoele Jane Matlock Michael A. Pelizzari Merri J. Sanchez William and Linda Thompson Richard Matthies Larry E. Pelletier Joanne Y. Sankus Diane R. Tiffany Ronald and Joan McCaffrey Joseph Pelton Frederick and Philomena Sawyer Eric and Stephanie Tilenius Kelly McCleary Merrileta M. Periard Christopher K. Scherer Marcia Tinsley Gene and Mariann McCornack Jay Perler and Ellen Shulman John and Jeanne Scheuring Joseph Tomanic Carol A. McDermott Richard and Janet Pernerewski Floyd W. Schuchert Harold and Diane Toothman Bart McGraw Ernie Perry Theodore and Alyce Schuldt Alvin and Mary Trafton Caryl McIvor Arthur J. Perschino Margaret L. Scott Laurence G. Trudell Robert W. McNutt Rosemary M. Peters David and Elizabeth Seidel Lee Tutt James and Mary McSherry Carolyn A. Peterson Michael and Diane Semeraro Donald Twombly Morton and Rosaly Meltzer Eric Peterson Jeffrey and Barbara-Nicole Shafer UBS Matching Gift Program The Merck Foundation Douglas and Tracey Petesch Muhammad T. Shazlee Sally G. Vacanti Randell S. Meyer Daniel and Rebecca Pope Lynn G. Shelley Robert P. Vanderkamp Robert and Silva Michel Andrew and Angela Poulos Jackie A. Shia Calvin J. Verbrugge James and Judith Miller Thomas Prescott Thomas and Judith Shigemitsu Lisa Vernal Mary Ellen Miller Joyce Preston Ronald and Suzanne Shuey Gerhard F. Vetter James and Barbara Mobley Daniel J. Prevenas Bob and Nancy Sieck James and Kimberly Viggiano Joseph Morano Stephen and Beverly Price Suzy Siewierski Lynne Vitkus Peter M. Moravcsik John and Marilyn Prigge Robert and Randi Leavitt Gary G. Vyhnalek David Moreno Basil and Mary Pruitt Marc H. Simkin W. and Stephanie Lenihan Clayton and Barbara Morgan Dean G. Psiropoulos Kathleen A. Sloan W. James Waldman John and Nancy Morgan Carlos Pubillones Linda C. Smith Gregory and Jean Wallace James Morris Paul Turk and Karen Purdy Linda Lou Smith Marie T. Wallick Mary S. Morss Judith Quinlan Michael and Jane Solly Milo A. Walsh Scott and Karen Murray C. Andrew Ramstetter William and Michele Sooy George and Susan Ward James and Allison Myers Paul and Miriam Rankin Harry E. Spain Laurie M. Warner Laura A. Myers Donald Rastelli David T. Speer Kenneth H. Watkins David and Beth Myren Richard Travis Rauch Katharine Spreen Tom Webster Mike Neary James and Nancy Raynesford Jon Spryer William and Antonia Webster Network for Good Liz Rea Andrew Squires Leo Sundeen and Kit Weinrichter Conrad F. and Sarah L. Newberry Dennis and Catherine Reardon Nancy Lee Stanford Michael and Patricia Weinstein Barbara F. Niemann Maj. John and M.E. Reed Thomas M. Stauffer Elisabeth A. Wells David and Lis Nishikawa Michael and Irene Reinbold Theresa Sternicki Richard and Mary Wendt Diane P. Nolden Dan and Rose Renberg Michael J. Sterzer Theodore and Susan West Dennis L. Nygren Gary Ricard Robert Stevenson Elizabeth M. Wetter Phil and Cynthia Oberlander Marilyn A. Richardson Alan C. Stickney John P. White Alan Olenick Deborah J. Rihn-Harvey Joseph P. Straus Jeffry and Sharon White Neal and Kathe Oliver Robin Riley Craig Strausz Glenn and Monica Whiteside Michael Wayne Olsen Walter A. Rison Linda Stright Paul O. Wieland Mark and Maryann Olstad Anne N. Ritter David Grant Stuart Thomas and Laurie Wik Brandon O’Neill Joseph and Joan Roberti Roberta Sullivan Linda R. Wilcox Lorna Onizuka Richard and Carol Roberts Li Yu Sung Bruce and Lisa Willis Deborah E. Otis James D. Robertson Sandra Ann Sutter John S. Wimer D.Eugene Overton Howard Robson Ronald and Kyoko Suzuki Joan M. Winters

17 2017 DONORS

Georgiana B. Wolfe John Woods Stephen Yee and Liane Lau Lee Zimmerman Josef A. Wonsever WordFire Inc. James and A. Yoder Alan Zucksworth Harvey and Sandy Woo Dwight and Peggy Wrench David and Judy York Richard C. Zwierko Barbara Wood Peter and Alice Wright YourCause LLC Trustee for Carroll H. Woodling William G. Yarborough MasterCard *Includes in-kind contributions Candice Woods Michael Yatchak Edward A. Zadorozny

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Note to Our Donors: This list includes gifts from the 2017 fiscal year. We carefully review all gifts to ensure each one is properly recognized and donor preferences are followed when compiling this report. Occasionally, despite our efforts, errors do occur. Please alert us to any errors or changes in the way you are listed by contacting us via phone at 202-827-1580 or emailing us at [email protected].

18 LEADERSHIP AND STAFF

FOUNDING FAMILY DIRECTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marcia Jarvis-Tinsley Kevin J. Anderson Widow of Gregory Jarvis President, WordFire, Inc.

The Honorable Steven McAuliffe Warren M. Boley Jr. Widower of Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Owner/Board Member, Boley Tool & Machine; Sr. Partner, Warton Investments Cheryl McNair Widow of Ronald McNair Lawrence Cowart Former Vice President and Director Business Development, Lorna Onizuka The Coca-Cola Company Widow of Ellison Onizuka Richard Garriott de Cayeux Charles Resnik, M.D. Video Game Developer, Vice-Chairman of Space Adventures, Brother of Judith Resnik Private Astronaut

June Scobee Rodgers, Ph.D. Leslee Gilbert Widow of Francis R. (Dick) Scobee Vice President, Van Scoyoc Associates

Jane Smith Wolcott Gwen Griffin Widow of Michael Smith Chief Executive Officer, Griffin Communications Group

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Lowell Grissom Brother of Virgil Grissom, Apollo Family Representative Chair of the Board – Virginia A. Barnes Retired Vice President, Space Launch System, W. Michael Hawes, D.Sc. The Boeing Company Vice President and Program Manager, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Founding Chair – June Scobee Rodgers, Ph.D. Educator, Author, Speaker Laura Husband Daughter of Rick Husband, Columbia Family Representative Vice Chair and Founding Director – Charles Resnik, M.D. Professor of Radiology, University of Maryland School of Joshua Izenberg Medicine Co-Founder and COO of Off -World, Inc., Pro Bono Counsel

Treasurer – Capt. Kenneth S. Reightler Capt. Mark E. Kelly Faculty, U.S. Naval Academy, Former NASA Astronaut USN, Retired, Former NASA Astronaut

Secretary – Dan Renberg Kathie Klein Partner, Arent Fox LLP Center Director, Buehler Challenger & Science Center

President and CEO – Lance Bush, Ph.D. Barbara Morgan Challenger Center Former NASA Astronaut and Backup Teacher in Space

Board Governance and Development Committee Chair – John P. Shannon Robert L. Curbeam Vice President and Program Manager, Space Launch Systems, Mission Area Director for Civil Space and International The Boeing Company Business, Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems; Jackie A. Shia Former NASA Astronaut Director, Challenger Learning Center at Wheeling Jesuit Immediate Past Chair – Kent Rominger University Vice President Strategy and Business Development, Christopher Stott Orbital ATK; Former NASA Astronaut Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ManSat

19 LEADERSHIP AND STAFF

Carol Vorderman, MBE TEAM British TV Host, Group Captain RAFVR(T) as Ambassador- Air Cadets Katy Bowers Kuhlman Program Director Karolyn D. Young Principal Director, Space Superiority Systems Division, Matt Dobbe Technical Support Specialist The Aerospace Corporation Samantha Fernandez ADVISORY COUNCIL Communications Associate

Honorary Chair, President George H.W. Bush Lauren Fuchs Norman R. Augustine Senior Program Manager, Network Engagement Sarah Brightman Jason Getz The late Senator John Glenn Director of Community Relations Annie Glenn Genet Haile Senior Accounting Director and HR Specialist

HEADQUARTERS Nick King Senior Leadership Program Manager Lance Bush, Ph.D. Molly O’Neill President and Chief Executive Officer Executive Assistant to the President and CEO

Valerie Fitton-Kane Lauren Phipps Vice President of Development and Partnerships Program Manager

Steven Goldberg Bill Seilnacht Chief Financial Officer Director of Network Support

Denise Kopecky Clay Tomlinson Vice President of Education Program Manager

Daria Teutonico Candice Woods Vice President of Community Development and Partnerships Associate Engagement and Operations

Lisa Vernal Vice President of Communications

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