New 3D Interactive: Liquid Galaxy, Joins the Hall of Space Exhibits

The Moon landing is shown on the Liquid Galaxy display. Artist’s rendering of CosmoKids. Image credit: West Office, Oakland, California. Thanks to a new 3D interactive display, visitors to the Cosmosphere can explore CosmoKids: the Apollo 11 landing site on the Moon, take a close look at an Apollo spacesuit or sightsee across planet Earth. A new A Space for Children and STEM Liquid Galaxy display surrounds visitors with seven vertically placed, 50-inch, One small step led to a giant leap screens of rich imagery generated through data from Google Maps, Google By Cosmosphere Chief Development The Sunderland gift of $500,000 is Earth and Google Street view as well as Officer, Mimi Meredith its second gift of that amount to the images from the Moon. Cosmosphere, bringing total donations to There is one group of visitors the the Revitalization Campaign to $1 million. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Cosmosphere knows it needs to better serve and now it can! “Our family is very proud the Cosmosphere is in ,” said Kent Thanks to the Sunderland Foundation Sunderland, President and Trustee of INSIDE THIS of Kansas City, construction will begin the Sunderland Foundation. “We want it SPECIAL EDITION in September on to continue to thrive CosmoKids, a space and enrich the lives of for children to get “[CosmoKids] visitors from around SUMMER LOVIN’ an early introduction the world. We are to STEM subjects will include great especially happy to » CosmoKids Construction Begins! and the wonders of interactives that cover support CosmoKids space through play. and to bring STEM » New Exhibit: Liquid Galaxy The area will target principles of flight, experiences to children ages seven and more to even the youngest and younger who may Cosmosphere visitors.” PLUS INSIDE! not be ready to spend engage children and » Welcome, New Members! hours learning from their parents.” “The fact the all the exhibits the Sunderland family – Jim Remar, Cosmosphere CEO Cosmosphere has to has such a passion » Donor and Volunteer Spotlight offer. and interest in the Cosmosphere means a great deal to us,” » Landing on the Lawn Event Pics “It will include great interactives that said Mimi Meredith, Cosmosphere senior cover principles of flight, physics and vice president and chief development » more to engage children and their officer. “It’s tremendously encouraging Cosmosphere Camps Alumni: Part 6 parents,” said Jim Remar, Cosmosphere when donors outside the radius of CEO. » MOCR Ribbon Cutting Pics CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

cosmo.org EXECUTIVE TEAM: From my own experience as a past JIM REMAR Donor Spotlight awardee, with each scholarship I President and CEO received, not only did it assist in relinquishing a financial burden, but STEVEN BIRDSALL Senior Vice President of Administration and CFO something I didn’t realize would happen happened—I was given an extra boost MIMI MEREDITH Senior Vice President of Development and CDO of confidence and access to a support OUR MISSION STATEMENT team. With each scholarship, I feel I’ve JACK GRABER added another mentor and supporter to Vice President of Exhibits and Technology Inspiring Innovation Through my team. This support team serves as a MICHELE MCCARTNEY Science Education and Honoring the guide, and at times, cheering squad, for Vice President of Marketing and Creative whatever adventure I take on next. NATHAN MEYER History of Space Exploration. Vice President of Education and Strategy Q: Why does your organization chose to give to the Cosmosphere? NEWSLETTER SUPPORT TEAM: LD: The Kansas Commission on Michele McCartney Ways you can support the Cos Aerospace Education was established Vice President of Marketing and Creative in 1945. The mission of the private, non- NEWSLETTER LAYOUT + DESIGN 2019 Cosmo profit organization is to develop and Carla Stanfield encourage educational and vocational Public Relations Coordinator Camp Stats: programs that promote the aviation NEWSLETTER CREATIVE WRITER industry in Kansas. We develop and Meet Lindsey Dreiling! She’s the • 42 camp sessions over eight weeks sponsor programs to create future Kelsey Genschorck What is AmazonSmile? Dillon’s Community Rewards program Deputy Director of Kansas Department Marketing + Development Assistant of summer industry leaders through scholarships, AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic allows the Cosmosphere to earn credit of Transportation, Division of Aviation For address and information updates or community education events, and way for you to support your favorite for each purchase you make • A total of 1,086 campers from 35 and is the President of the Kansas to be added to email updates: charitable organization every time you at Dillon’s just by using your Plus Card. states and Canada Commission on Aerospace Education. [email protected]. shop, at no cost to you. When you shop • 12 different types of camp Lindsey is also a past camp counselor “Learning equals TO ENROLL IN THE COMMUNITY at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the for the Cosmosphere (read about her Elicia Lance REWARDS PROGRAM: • Over 5,100 hotel and dorm room opportunity… Membership + Volunteer Coordinator exact same low prices, vast selection time at Cosmosphere Camp in the nights with each scholarship For information on being a member and convenient shopping experience 1. Visit the Dillon’s Community Rewards “Where Are They Now” article on page or volunteer: [email protected] or as Amazon.com, with the added bonus website at: • Over 14,000 meals served 15)! awarded, donors 620.665.9320. that Amazon will donate a portion of the dillons.com/communityrewards open a door for What a summer! In her roles with both KDOT and the purchase price to your favorite charitable 2. Sign in- OR- Create an account For general information about the organization. You can choose from over Stay tuned for exciting KCAE, Lindsey has been instrumental in students to learn and Cosmosphere, please contact one million organizations to support. 3. Click “Enroll Now” news coming about providing support to the Cosmosphere the opportunity to [email protected] or 620.662.2305. Camp Scholarship Fund. We had the 4. Enter the Cosmosphere’s 5-digit NPO 2020 Cosmosphere Camps! succeed!” #JQ325 chance to learn what motivates her – Lindsey Dreiling COSMOSPHERE How do I select a charitable support. organization to support when shopping 5. Select the Cosmosphere and click on GOVERNING BOARD: on AmazonSmile? “Enroll” Q: Why is it important to give back? Sally Cauble networking opportunities. On your first visit to AmazonSmile Steve Dechant DILLONS REWARD PROGRAM FUN LD: Learning equals opportunity…with KCAE is here to support the next smile.amazon.com, you need to select Jordan Fee Treasurer FACTS: Twenty-five households who each scholarship awarded, donors open generation of Kansas aviation leaders, a charitable organization to receive Carter File shopped at Dillons between 1/2019 and a door for students to learn and the those who are making a positive impact donations from eligible purchases Chad Gericke 6/2019 have contributed to our $164.99 opportunity to succeed! Opportunity to on their community and we believe, before you begin shopping. (Search for Troy Hutton total donation. Just think what we could enhance student’s talents, opportunity the Cosmosphere does just that! The Cosmosphere.) Amazon will remember Marla Mckee Chair accomplish with 100 more supporters on to advance their employment, and Cosmosphere programs inspire youth to your selection, and then every eligible Andrew Nolan board! Thanks to those of you who have opportunity to connect them to a explore science, technology, and aviation purchase you make at smile.amazon.com Joe Ontjes taken the time to sign up! Breaking the network. It’s easy to see the direct professions. It is the right environment Mike Pritchett will result in a donation. $10,000 a quarter goal is just a click benefit of a scholarship award, such for dreams to grow! They bring aviation Jim Remar away… as releasing a financial burden for a to the community and classroom Tony Schleich Vice Chair recipient. But it’s what you don’t see, or Morgan Starkweather Secretary to combine the fun of aviation with Eric Steinle may not know, that makes an impact for learning. Check out more on KCAE at: the scholarship recipient. Debra Teufel Vice Chair SUPPORT/DONATE FlyKansas.org Tonya Witherspoon The Cosmosphere would not exist without the incredible generosity of passionate Shawn Wyatt supporters like you. Please consider the Cosmosphere in your annual giving and estate planning. COSMOSPHERE Cosmosphere Corporate Partners: FOUNDATION BOARD: Contact Mimi Meredith, Chief Development Officer, at 620.665.9339 or [email protected] to learn more about how your contribution of any size can help the Tom Giller Chair Melanie Green Cosmosphere grow and thrive. Steven Hawley David Kerr Kent Longenecker VOLUNTEER Russell Reinert Cosmosphere volunteers are an integral part of the organization’s daily operations. Jim Remar Without volunteers, the Cosmosphere would be unable to conduct the wide variety Mike SchaffterSecretary/Treasurer Rick Staab Vice Chair of programs and services now offered. Vicki Westerhaus For more information on volunteering at the Cosmosphere, contact Elicia Lance, Volunteer Coordinator, at 620.665.9320 or [email protected]. Learn about our Corporate Partnerships at cosmo.org/get-involved/corporate-partnership

2 | cosmo.org cosmo.org | 3 History in the Remaking Following an 18-month restoration at SpaceWorks, consoles from the historic Mission Control Operations Room in were returned to their home in Houston—just in time to celebrate the 50th Houston...we’re home! anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and lunar landing.

Large image above: The completed historic Mission Operations Control Room at NASA’s Johnson Above: The restored CAPCOM console. The Cosmosphere team in the completed MOCR, from L to R: Jeramy Janzen, SpaceWorks Technician; Space Center. Above: The restored Flight Director console. Inset photo above: Flight Director, Gene Jim Franko, SpaceWorks Technician; Jack Graber, Vice President of Exhibits and Technology; Jim Inset photo top right: An unrestored console Kranz, looking right at home in MOCR. Remar, Cosmosphere President and CEO; Shannon Whetzel, Cosmosphere Curator; Dale Capps, from 2018. Image credit: John Mulnix SpaceWorks Restoration Manager; and Don Aich, SpaceWorks Technician. Image credit: JSC

4 | cosmo.org cosmo.org | 5 Cosmosphere Liquid Galaxy Station, This is Houston, FROM THE Volunteer Are You Ready for the Event? COSMOSPHERE’S Spotlight: NASA Downlink with Kansas Nick John Mulnix Hague goes off without a hitch! INBOX In May, the Cosmosphere hosted a on NASA TV. After the Downlink, Kansas A note from Beverly Hague, conversation with Kansas astronaut, Nick astronaut, Steve Hawley, answered astronaut Nick Hague’s mother, Hague, aboard the International Space questions from the audience. regarding the downlink from the Station and Kansas students (called a International Space Station to the “Downlink”). The students were able to You can watch the Downlink in its Cosmosphere: ask Hague their questions about “Living entirety on NASA’s Video YouTube in Space,” and the event was broadcast channel. I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate everyone who worked so hard to make (the downlink event) the success it most assuredly was! I wish I had the email address of everyone Virtual Volunteering A new Liquid Galaxy display surrounds visitors with seven vertically placed, 50-inch, screens of rich involved and I would send them imagery generated through data from Google Maps, Google Earth and Google Street view as well as “Would the Cosmosphere like to have images from the Moon. my thanks. I do not so please pass a podcast?” on our congratulations on what CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 an amazing event put on by the Two years ago, John Mulnix emailed The display was donated to the Cosmosphere by Brian and Beth McClendon of Cosmosphere! with the simple question and offered to Lawrence, KS. volunteer as a producer for a regularly Kansas students waited in line until it was their The logistics of something like that occurring podcast featuring our space “Beth and I first experienced the Cosmosphere last year and were very impressed,” turn to ask questions to Nick about “Living in is mind boggling to say the least Space.” and science center. He is, by his Brian McClendon said. “As the Cosmosphere team works to improve the museum, this but you crossed all your t’s and own admission, a space nerd and history is one way we could help. We hope it inspires people to learn more about their world dotted all your i’s and pulled off a geek—and had already been producing and universe, and how technology makes these experiences accessible.” flawless event! Nick really enjoyed a daily podcast on his own called “The himself and said it made him feel Space Shot”. Brian McClendon may appreciate more than most how the Google technology more connected to earth! Thanks immerses visitors in the exploration of their own planet and beyond. He was vice so much from the whole family and A resounding “yes” was our answer president of engineering and an original investor in Keyhole, Inc. In 2004, Google many thanks for including us in and we had no idea how lucky the purchased Keyhole and Keyhole’s main application suite, Earth Viewer, became the Cosmosphere was about to become with foundation of Google Earth. McClendon worked with Google for ten years leading what is now a cherished memory! the addition of John to our team. efforts including Google Maps, Google Earth, Streetview and Waze.

Since then, John has produced twenty “Liquid Galaxy gives the Cosmosphere its first state-of-the art interactive in our episodes for “The Cosmosphere efforts to offer more hands-on activities for visitors,” said Jim Remar, Cosmosphere Podcast” (available on iTunes and A Kansas student waits her turn to ask astronaut We had a great turnout of Kansas students CEO. “Not only are we grateful for the donation of this incredible technology, but Nick Hague a question about “Living in Space,” and of the public to the NASA Downlink with Fireside) ranging in topic from more importantly, for the support and interest the McClendons have extended to the as Hague was projected on the big screen in the astronaut Nick Hague. Cosmosphere Camps to interviewing Cosmosphere.” Grand Lobby. major space-industry leaders like Tory Bruno with the United Launch Alliance The Liquid Galaxy experience is included with admission to the Hall of Space Museum, and space-history author, Rick Houston. and can be found on the lower level of the Cosmosphere.

Besides the podcast, John has also stepped in to offer social media posts like the “50 days of Apollo 11” this summer in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, written articles for our print newsletter and has agreed to produce a piece of original “space-themed” jewelry for the upcoming Everything Under the Stars gala this October, as his family owns a jewelry business. Tell us From all of us at the Cosmosphere (and beyond)—thank you, John! YOUR story! For more information on volunteering We’d love to hear from you! at the Cosmosphere, contact Elicia Email your story to Lance, Volunteer Coordinator, at 620.665.9320 or [email protected]. [email protected]

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8 | cosmo.org cosmo.org | 9 Amanda Premer May 10 [Editor’s note: This guest visited on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Today I watched Kansas-native NASA Astronaut Nick Hague, who I The 50th Anniversary of the Moon helped train, talk to the Cosmosphere, where I used to work, while landing and also one of the busiest Alex Kanelakos, Wichita State alumni was Capcom. When it comes days in Cosmosphere history!] to Kansas, it’s always a small world. #adastraperaspera We went on July 20th. What an

Amanda Premer is a experience!!! Everyone who works Cosmosphere Camps there was crazy nice! alumna, who is now a Operations Support I wish I caught all of their names, Officer at NASA’s but I want to point out some of Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX. the people who made this trip amazing. I believe the guy’s name was Steve, but as we were eating lunch he heard my daughter sigh that her old man accidentally forgot to ask the cafe to hold the veggies This is on her burger. Overhearing her, he Our camp shirt has touched a Cosmosphere smiled and said, “Oh no! Should Camp alumnus, we make a new one?” I smiled and knight! Alex Kanelakos. You can read told him that wasn’t necessary. Kansas’ own, Mark “Forger” his story on But I appreciated the over the top Stucky, received his Commercial Image credit: NASA Video page 14! kindness. Astronaut Wings this past weekend in Washington D.C. If We eventually went to that wasn’t cool enough, Stucky “Dr. Goddard’s Lab”. The presented Sir Richard Branson presenter was infectiously with a vintage Future Astronaut enthusiastic about her work. She Training Program - FATP (now made it a point to call on as many called Cosmosphere Camps) kids as possible when asking t-shirt! questions. When my daughter raised her hand, my daughter got a bit shy and whispered her answer.

Image credit: Smithsonian Institution The presenter listened intently and responded. As we were leaving, she stopped my daughter and thanked her for participating. :) The final stop was a tour of the museum. The tour guide was on Image credit: NASA Video her third tour of the day. And these tours are long! :) If she hadn’t told us that this was her third tour, I wouldn’t have been able to tell. She was just as enthusiastic about If you happen to be visiting this one as someone doing their Hutchinson, don’t miss all the wonderful businesses downtown. Plus first tour. She explained everything be sure to visit this amazing mural thoroughly and made sure to Join us over the next few days as we down on Main and Avenue A. It’s such answer everyone’s questions. I check in with Sandy Marshall, our a beautiful addition to downtown. learned so much about the history Cosmosphere Camp Alumnus “On the Thanks for including us in your work of rocket science in the 20th Launch Pad,” as he reports from of art, Marmalade! @Visit Hutch century just on that tour. She made @nasakennedy for the NASA Social for #ColorMyCityCM every artifact awe inspiring. NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine, @spacex. Have fun, Sandy! dons a Cosmosphere tie during his ------It’s a long drive, but I can’t wait visit to Wichita State University in July. Day 1 of the Falcon Heavy NASA to return sometime to really take Social begins! @spacex @nasakennedy a deep dive into the museum to Image credit: Jim Bridenstine, NASA #nasasocial observe more of the artifacts. This was a phenomenal day for me and my family. (Facebook, 2019)

10 | cosmo.org cosmo.org | 11 WELCOME NEW COSMOSPHERE MEMBERS! (As of January 29 through July 31, 2019) CosmoKids Paul and Cheryl Adams Richard and Mary Gooch Kylene and Doug Mildon “It has become such an important place Hannah Alldritt Sarah and Jon Gould Steven Miles to preserve air and space history, and you Renee and Jeffrey Andrews Bob Grace Tammy and Tim Miller are doing such a wonderful job,” he said. Jennifer and Craig Armson-Dyer Roger Grier Cheryl Minnis While the encouragement that Mari Ayala Holly and Tom Guilford Laura Moffet comes from major gifts outside of Christy Baker Sarah and Tad Hacker Evan and Melissa Moodie Hutchinson adds to the credibility of Shivaprasad Banglaore-Veerappa Amy Hageman Scarlett Mora the Cosmosphere, it is what it is today Jennifer Barall Colleen Hampton Christine Munoz because of the people of Reno County. Kimberly and Brent Barker Jessica and Jessica Harmon Louis and Theresa Murdick Many longtime members and friends Mary Beck Lee and Chie Harper Mary and Chris Myers have been supporting the Cosmosphere’s Marjorie Beebe Chitra Harris Barbara Nelson efforts in ways big and small since Patty Jim and Sylvia Bennett Maricar Harris Eng F. Ng and Dasa Hapsari Carey showed her first planetarium show Julie Bergkamp Travis Henry Kiimberly and Brad Norden at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in 1962. Lori Bird Jeffrey Hicks Martha Nowak Penny Blue Deirdre Hoff John Nugent “I have the distinct privilege of working Carol and Mike Bonham Colt and Melanie Hoffman Kimberly and Kandis Oberle with donors who make this great place Nathan and Michelle Bonham Rachel and Daniel Huggins Zerrin Oelze possible,” Meredith said. “Regardless of the size of their contributions, our donors Bryce Brewer Chris and Erin Hutson Carrie and Clay Patterson have in common an appreciation for the Tamara Brinckman Darla Jackson Carlotta Patterson story of how our nation persevered in Matthew and Rachel Burch Trisha Jackson Roy and BJ Pearce the race to the Moon. Our supporters Magda Burciaga and Fernando Del Alto Julia Jacobs Tracey and Darby Pentecost Wendy Calderwood Julie Jahay Jonathan Pham Artist’s rendering of museum entrance. Image credit: West Office, Oakland, California. are passionate about preserving that story for generations to come and they Amy and Garry Campbell Diana and Paul James William and Amanda Phelan CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 value the way we fold that history into Scott Capes Summer and Jonathan Jarvis Kenneth and Jennifer Phillips STEM education. They aren’t just financial Marisol Chavarria Kelley Jenkins Lisa Pinkerton Cosmosphere’s support base in Reno Wichita native Clay Lacy—an aviation contributors, they are the essence of this Kerri and Ronald Christian Charles Jenney Mark and Mandy Pittman County understand the impact this place legend—visited the Cosmosphere in place.” Mary Comfort Chad and Sue Johnson Cora Powell has.” December of 2018 and determined it Corine and Merl Cordray Jennifer and Steve Judd Peter and Allison Provence was worthy of his investment. Lacy The Cosmosphere also recently received commented that it was his honor to Briana Coursey Girish Kumar Kallgshachar Jerrod Reimer a $100,000 gift from Los Angeles. donate to the Cosmosphere. Aaron and Maria Craig Bindu Hassa Charles and Carol Reiss Brenda Cross Danielle and JL Kasper Matt and Meg Richard Jennifer Cubbage Christina and Amanda Keller Lyle Richards Angela and James Davis Mandy and Joseph Kern Teresa Richards Angela Dexter de Fuentes and Jose Michael and Leaha Kersting Jennifer Richmond Cosmosphere What are the benefits of Fuentes Castillo Heather Kincaid Corey and Andrew Ringh Karen DiLeonardo Melissa and Jason King Shelly Robinson Members: becoming a Cosmosphere Louis DiLeonardo Jason and Aiden Kirchmer Shirley Rose Jean and Todd Dingler Kim and Bailey Kirchmer Joshua Runyan Save the Date Member? Andrea Dix Pam Kraus Deb and Chris Ryser Kristy and Derrick Dodson Jason and Mallory Krieger Jay and Aimee Sanderson Have you been thinking about becoming a Robert Dowell Phil Kvasnica Kristi Satler Thurs, Nov 14 Amy and Daniel Downing Nick and Raylynn Ladish Sarah Schmidt Keep your eyes peeled for a Member’s Cosmosphere Member but are unaware of Paula and James Drennan Gretchen Lammon Marie Seymore Only dinner and presentation with Angie and Jon Dye Talon Lane Dawn Slifer Cosmosphere friend, Vince Capone, what membership includes? Marci and Jerry Eck Betsy Lawrence Christina and Jerry Smith M.Sc, noted speaker, marine technology Here are a few of the perks: instructor and member of the Apollo F-1 Smitha Elangikal Renee and Jeremy Lawrence Alyssa Smith Engine Recovery Team. • Free entrance into the Hall of Space Museum Tim Elsen Wendy and Madysen LeBeouf Nancy Smith • Discounts on tickets to shows & early access to special events Kathy Espana Tracey Ledom Fred Snyder More details coming soon! Shane Fairchild Wayne Leikam Judith and Kent Spor • Premiere screenings of new documentaries and other “members only” special events William and Sherry Ferguson John and Claire Leyba Jelena and Charles Stewart • Discounts in the Cosmosphere Gift Store Shannon and Cara Ferrell Joy Lingenfelter Melissa Stirling • And more... Rebekah Forsyth Teddy Love Jack and Diana Storm Ron Freiheir Karla Loy Kenneth Strouhal For more information on becoming a member of the Cosmosphere, or enrolling your Julie Frese Robert and Karen Lutz Collene Stucky child in the Junior Astronaut Club, contact Elicia Lance, Membership Coordinator, Robert Fugarino Sandy Marshall Kevin Stultz 620.665.9320 or [email protected]. Amanda Gaeddert Stacey and Ed Martin Paul and tracy Szalek Emily and Joe George Christina and John Matthews Elizabeth Tackett Discover more at April Gerhardt Antonio and Faviola Mayagoitia Mark and Amanda Wahlmeier Kim Gilbert Roisin and Noah McConnell Dwayne and Lisa Wentworth cosmo.org/membership Monica Givens Tawnya and Matt McKee Robert and Cathy White Christina Gizzarelli Leigh and Joshua McNeill Brent and Kayla Wilson Mary Goering Joey and Amanda Mennringa Ericka and Alan Wright Brandon and Tara Goering Edith Messina Leonard Young

12 | cosmo.org cosmo.org | 13 COSMO CAMP ALUMNI: Lindsey Dreiling Counselor: 2004 & 2006 Where are they now? Current Job: Deputy Director: Kansas Department of Transportation A Deputy Director and an Engineer: Division of Aviation Check out these amazing alumni! Did experiences at Cosmosphere camp influence your career choices? For more than two years, we’ve been collecting and sharing stories from our I am a first-generation flyer past Cosmosphere campers. Along the way, we’ve met Cosmosphere Camp and aviation is my passion! Alumni working as scientists, pilots, engineers, military personnel, teachers 6 Since grade school I and nurses, with many Camp Alumni employeed in the space industry. wanted to be a pilot. I wanted to be connected Here you’ll meet another group of intelligent, driven people who feel coming to aviation any way I could. to camp at the Cosmosphere helped inspire them to accomplish their dreams. In middle/high school my We hope that in reading their stories, you will find inspiration too! research papers were about Amelia Earhart and pioneers in aviation. Lindsey Dreiling in her official Kansas Advice to students thinking Department of Transportation photo. about attending Cosmosphere Alex Kanelakos Camp or entering STEM field: Camper: 1995 & 1996 Advice to students thinking about Dream Outrageously! Technology is attending Cosmosphere Camp or changing the industry at warp speed and Current Job: Chief Engineer for EVA entering a STEM field: Ad Astra Per () Operations, at you could lead the next innovation! Aspera – right ;-). Really reach and NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, work hard for your dreams. There will At KDOT, we are engaging our communities and building necessary pipelines to TX be bumps and holes in your path, but feed the aviation ecosystem in Kansas; including addressing the current workforce Did experiences at Cosmosphere camp continue to be perseverant in pursuing shortages we are facing in aviation. We need to foster education in STEM careers and influence your career choices? Yes, it your goals. Short term sacrifices are educate students on the opportunities available to them. definitely played a role in my continued worth long term gains. Empowering and educating communities’ impacts communication and engagement. interest in space. Later, I was able to Favorite Memories: (Regarding meeting Not only is there a history of Aviation here in Kansas, but we must foster the next interview Cosmonaut, Alexi Leonov, who ) I do remember how humble generation for the legacy of Aviation to continue. really encouraged me to work with the the crew appeared, and now I can verify space program. He was the first person that most astronauts are among the most to perform an Extra Vehicular Activity humble and intelligent people to work “Dream Outrageously! (EVA), aka spacewalk. Now I actually with. work in the EVA Operations group at Technology is changing the industry at warp NASA Johnson Space Center, as the Chief Engineer for EVA Operations. speed and you could lead the next innovation!” Alex Kanelakos in his official NASA photo. — Lindsey Dreiling, Cosmosphere Camps Alumnua Inset photo: In the ExtraVehicular Activty (EVA) Mobility Unit (EMU) at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL), NASA Johnson Space Center Above: Dreiling and her family at Fly Kansas Air (JSC) Tour. Favorite Memories: During camp (2006), students received their first flying lesson Inset photo, top: Dreiling as FATP (Future soaring over Hutchinson. Students experiencing a first flight often expressed the Astronaut Training Program) Counselor in “Feeling of being Free”! We flew over their walls of the “ordinary”—where their eyes 2004. widened and they entered the realm of endless possibilities. Inset photo, bottom: Dreiling Recognitions/Awards: “Operations & Safety Organization XCELLENCE as an ACE (Aviation Camp Experience) Counselor in Award” – Awarded second place by the Association for Unmanned 2006. Vehicles System International 2019: Received recognition internationally for development of the KDOT UAS Safety Risk Management Program “Aviation Education Program Award” – Awarded by the National Alex was CAPCOM Association of State Aviation Officials 2017: Received recognition (Capsule Communicator) during the NASA Downlink nationally from NASAO and statewide from the Kansas Lieutenant with Kansas astronaut Governor for an exemplary state program that contributed to the Nick Hague at the advancement of learning. Cosmosphere in May 2019! You can see more about the NASA Downlink on page 7. Image credit: NASA ARE YOU AN ALUMNI OF COSMOSPHERE CAMPS? IF SO, WE’D LOVE TO HEAR WHAT YOU’VE BEEN UP TO! Contact Carla at 620-665-9334 or [email protected].

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