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DASEF strives to improve the quality of life through its advocacy of education, the environment, and strengthening the workforce.

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The Innovation Technology Exploration Center (ITEC) as seen from DASEF’s wetlands.

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Dear Friends of DASEF,

In 2017, DASEF celebrated its 28th year of providing youth organizations, schools, families, and adults with applied learning experiences and activities. School programs have been developed to address Delaware’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Standards. Information and experience are provided to give students opportunities for increased understanding of speci c science topics through participation in science experiments and design challenges.

With the remaining directed funds from the Change Happens Foundation and additional support from the DuPont Company, DASEF is moving forward with selecting speci c plants that will proportionately represent star forming nebula, gas and dust, stars, small nebula and globular clusters in our Galaxy Garden. It is anticipated that this unique educational project will be completed in late 2018.

2017 reects the growth that DASEF has experienced as programs and outreach continue to expand at the Outpost to over 25,000 annually. Operational eciencies have improved through having a permanent base of operations. DASEF now has 10 sta members at the Outpost and over 50 during the summer sessions of the Destination Academies.

Construction continues on the Innovation Technology Exploration Center (ITEC) as funding permits. Completion of this facility will provide unique instructional areas, Earth systems displays and exhibits and overnight accommodations for not only our Destination Academies and family programs, but also for public programs throughout the year. Financial management of DASEF embraces disciplined, conservative nancial stewardship. Strong risk management governs capital outlays in planning and execution. All construction has been funded without debt and completed on budget. Solicitation of grants and other eorts seeking capital funding for construction continue and remain necessary to enable continued progress toward completion of ITEC.

DASEF is appreciative of the collaboration and support of many partners that include Delaware’s institutions of higher education, Delaware NASA Space Grant, DuPont, Agilent, IBM, 3M, Northrup Grumman, State of Delaware libraries, and many other non-pro t and corporate sponsors.

Through the eorts of our board members, advisory councils, our sta and many volunteers, 2017 illustrates a sample of the successful educational program DASEF can deliver. We look forward to expanding our programs and ask for your continued support in 2018. DASEF supporters, Ron Gomes and Mike Rasmussen, co-owners of the Painted Stave, hosted a special drawing to select the winner of the donated bottled of bourbon from OFC Bualo Trace. The nal amount raised through the ra e was $6,300, To the Future, contributed to DASEF for educational programs.

Stephanie M.G. Wright, Ed. D. President & CEO

Gary P. Bell Chairman, Board of Directors The ra e assisted with osetting costs for programs like this one for the children of military families.

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2017 DASEF_AnnualRpt.indd 3 10/16/18 8:24 AM DASEF 2017 Annual Report ABOUT DASEF

Founded in 1989, the DASEF (Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation), an independent non-pro t educational organization having 501(c)(3) status, functions to raise the visibility and value of K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education to meet intellectual and workplace needs of the future. DASEF implements successful programs using proven instructional strategies to motivate, engage, educate, and inspire people from diverse backgrounds and communities in Delaware.

The DASEF vision is driven by the belief that “Wisdom Begins with Wonder.” Capitalizing on natural curiosity through activities that include a problem solving component enriches the learning process for participants.

DASEF has established itself as an innovative and progressive organization with the vision and resources required to link contemporary Earth and space themes with traditional school subjects to increase interest in science and technology.

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2017 DASEF_AnnualRpt.indd 4 10/16/18 8:21 AM Wisdom Begins with Wonder 2017 COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENT

MISSION: Following are comprehensive nancial statements excerpted from DASEF’s Fiscal Year 2017 (January 1, 2017 To inspire and educate the people – December 31, 2017) audit performed by the accounting of the Delaware Valley in learning rm of BBD, LLP, Certi ed Public Accountants, Philadelphia, about Earth’s environment, Earth Pennsylvania. Complete audited statements are available from DASEF upon request. and space science, technology, engineering and mathematics through the use of academies, BALANCE SHEET - DECEMBER 31, 2017 presentations, symposiums, Assets professional development, events, Cash and Equivalents $279,407 and activities and the resources of Investments 27,812 DASEF’s Environmental Outpost. Property and Equipment (Net) 11,165,847 CORE VALUES: Total Assets $11,473,066 • Integrity and compassion Liabilities and Net Assets • Responsible decision making Accounts Payable $22,720 • Environmental stewardship Net Assets 11,450,346 • Innovation, exploration, Total Liabilities and Net Assets $11,473,066 and discovery

VISION: STATEMENT OF REVENUE/EXPENSES - To create an exceptional learning For the Year Ending DECEMBER 31, 2017 environ ment that inspires Revenues children and their fami lies with Contributions and Grants $207,009 a sense of appreciation for Earth and its place in the universe. Tuition and Programs 162,986 Other Revenue 14,005 Total Revenues $384,000 Expenses Program Expenses $364,055 General and Administrative Expenses 33,189 Fundraising 4,635 Total Expenses $401,879 Decrease in Net Assets $17,879

Since 1994, DASEF has awarded $245,000 in scholarships to over 1,260 Cadets. Educating and InspiringEducating

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2017 DASEF_AnnualRpt.indd 5 10/16/18 8:21 AM DASEF 2017 Annual Report DASEF’S LIBRARY AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

DASEF: Explore, Discover, and Learn..... Serving all Schools, Teachers, and the Public DASEF offers youth programs available to libraries and preschool children that create an exceptional learning envi- ronment that inspires children and their families with a sense of appreciation for Earth and its place in the universe. The DASEF vision is driven by the belief that “Wisdom Begins with Wonder.” By linking outreach with real-life experi- ence, it is our expectation that learning will contribute measurably to enriching young children in Delaware.

Children listen to a story about polar bears. Piper the Polar Bear is a unique part of the program.

Young children learn about the constellations. Kids enjoy activities from our Think it, Children construct polar bear puppets. Build it, Test it program at the library.

Annual Participation Growth Since 2007 30,000

25,000 25,225 25,747 (12/31/175) 24,315 23,888 20,000 21,309 19,398

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13,077 10,000 7,508 5,000 5,358 3,032 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Calendar Year Copyright © 2007-2017 by the Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation. All rights reserved.

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2017 DASEF_AnnualRpt.indd 6 10/16/18 8:21 AM Wisdom Begins with Wonder PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY

DASEF Program Participants 2016 and 2017 Calendar Years

School Students by Grade Level: 2016 2017 Pre-K 395 268 Kindergarten 517 500 First 1040 1676 Second 2207 1694 Third 860 625 Fourth 1025 817 Fifth 495 470 Subtotal Students 6539 6050 School Students by School Type: Public 4784 4396 Parochial 158 140 Private 1312 1214 Public Charter 285 300 Subtotal Students 6539 6050 Using a periscope kit , an Agilent volunteer assists young women in construction. School Students by County: Kent 2796 2305 Sussex 1165 1041 New Castle 2578 2704 Subtotal Students 6539 6050 Number of Schools by County: Kent 47 40 Sussex 14 15 New Castle 49 45 Subtotal Schools 110 100

Outreach Participants: Public 2940 3785 Parochial 0 69 Private 1190 915 Public Charter 0 0 Kent 845 1115 Sussex 647 0 Shown is a sampling of kits donated to DASEF on a monthly basis by Agilent Technologies. New Castle 2638 3654 Total Outreach 4130 4769

General Public: Public Outreach 7860 8650 Exploration Programs 70 190 Eyes on the Skies Programs 110 125 Library Programs 2884 2124 Birthday Parties 100 48 Outpost Academies 755 775 Subtotal General Public 111779 11912

Family Day Fundraisers: 650 1850 Subtotal General Public w/Fundraisers 12429 13762 Workshops, Mentoring, and Resources 1217 1166

Girls construct Agilent’s electric Steady Hand Game during an after school program funded Grand Total: 24,315 25,747 by Painted Stave.

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2017 DASEF_AnnualRpt.indd 7 10/16/18 8:21 AM DASEF 2017 Annual Report BOARD LEADERSHIP • DASEF ACADEMY STAFF

PRESIDENT & CEO • Michael D. Leister • Brittany Harmon Kaitlyn Gretencord Air Mobility Command Museum Brian Communications Stephanie M. G. Wright, Ed.D.* ** Deidre Holmes • Mark E. Majerus • Lauren Harwood Neal Kelso HONORARY MEMBERS DE Technologies P.S. Dupont School, • Thomas M. Pribanic Brandywine School District Shayall Kumar • The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr. ILC Dover, Ret. • Mary Koster Michael Leonhard Vice President of the United States • Steven Rindone Alfred G. Waters Middle School, Benjamin Martin • The Honorable Thomas R. Carper Appoquinimink District Corporal, Delaware State Police Jori Masho United States Senate Troop #3 • Laurie Leary • The Honorable Bruce C. Ennis • Marc W. Sheffler** Caitlyn McCann Delaware House of Representatives The Boeing Company, Boeing • Wendy Lewis Lewis McMilan • The Honorable David B. McBride Advanced Rotorcraft Systems, Ret. Gateway Lab School Nikhil Metha Delaware Senate • Tim K. Sparrow • Bob Lockwood Lewis McMilan • William H. Matthaeus, PhD Gregg & Sons Mechanical St. Thomas More Delaware NASA Space Grant • Marguerite E. Vavalla Preparatory School Kushal Patel DuPont Company, Ret. • Thomas Mendola Jonathan Peacock • The Honorable David P. Sokola • Gordon Wilkie Caravel Academy Miles Peterson Delaware Senate Delaware Air National Guard, Ret. • Amanda Pyle Abhishek Raval, Environmental Outpost BOARD OF DIRECTORS • Marcia L. Windley* Megan Smith West Seaford Elementary School, Ret. • Kathleen Raythien • Gary P. Bell, Chairperson** Dinwiddie Middle School, Andrew Sontchi Brandywine School District, Ret. DASEF ENVIRONMENTAL Dinwiddie School District, Ret. Jeremy Sontchi • Robert W. Bloom OUTPOST STAFF AND • Mary Beth Selby Joannie Wang U.S. Army RDECOM, Ret. VOLUNTEERS JBM Intermediate School, Christian Watson • Teresa A. Connor, Lt. Col. Ret. Lynne Bloom Kent County Chamber of Commerce • Harry Wright Katherine Carroll Environmental Outpost CO-PILOTS • Mitchell D. Houser Kathy Dorre W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Ret. • Drew Yeager Emma Altricher Lynda Rae Gannon Tatnall School, Ret. • Jean M. Kraeuter** Mike Grusell Kendal Bantum Acting Secretary , Caravel Academy, Ret. Angela Kelley LT. COMMANDERS Amanda Beyer • Anthony W. LoRusso Tyler Lee Erin Duffy Missile Defense and Controls John Steller Innovation Systems Sector Richard Waterhouse Kristelle Juhasz CAPTAINS Northrop Grumman Corporation Brian Wright Lauren Hicks Dan Holmes • William O. McCabe Harry Wright Shreya Mehta The McCabe Group, LLC Mike Holmes Sebrina Pham • Charlie T. Michels** DIRECTOR: Delaware Dani Jacoby Delaware Department of Education, Ret. Zachory Pyle Aerospace Academy Mike Matt • Philip M. Spampinato Sheth Sarthi • Stephanie M. G. Wright, Ed.D.* Isabella Taylor Consultant Manned Space, Personal Protection Tyrus Van Dyke • Brian H. Wright* ** Jasmine Wang Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware, Ret. COMMANDERS Jessica Wang • Lauren Bernardo ADVISORY COUNCIL Calvert Elementary School PILOTS • William Ayrey • Lynne Bloom Michael Bantum ILC Dover, Inc. Thurgood Marshall School, Jack Barton • Steven A. Barbato Christina District, Ret. Executive Director, International Technology • Jodi Boyko Caitlyn Blake and Engineering Teachers Association Environmental Outpost Noah Carpe • Basilio N. Bautista • Teresa Connor, Lt. Col. Ret. Sean Catterton President and Founder, Kent County Chamber of Commerce Mathew Chen Child HELP Foundation • Bryan (Skip) Ford, CMSgt. • Sam Guccione, Ph.D. AF Reserve Kristen Edmiston Eastern Illinois University • Whitney Gadsby Jessica Elder • Glenn C. Kuebeler Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Luke Fracek Delaware Science Alliance, Ret. Public Health Service James Giffin • Lester F. Link, Ed.D. • Chuck Halfen Delaware Technical and Newark High School, Thomas Giorgi *Founding Member Community College Christina School District AJ Goldman **Executive Committee

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2017 DASEF_AnnualRpt.indd 8 10/16/18 2:37 PM Wisdom Begins with Wonder ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

SPECIAL THANKS ARE EXTENDED TO THE FOLLOWING:

DASEF Honorary Board and Board of Directors NASA Summer of Innovation Mini-Grant Program DASEF Advisory Council New Castle Insurance, LTD The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems The Honorable Thomas R. Carper Painted Stave Distillery The Honorable Christopher A. Coons Proctor & Gamble Dover Wipes Company The Honorable John Carney Richard H. Bailey, sculptor and Kay Bailey Kent County Commissioners and Levy Court Rolling Revolution Food Truck Group 3M Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Adams/Bloom Memorial Scholarship Fund Philadelphia Region, Inc. Advantech RPJ Waste Services Agilent Technologies Seaford Lions Club Air Mobility Command Museum Sigma Data Systems, Inc. American Association of University Women, Western Sussex Spitz, Inc. American Association of University Women, Wilmington SSS Clutch American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, State of Delaware General Assembly Delaware Section State of Delaware Horticultural and Cultural Aairs Bancroft Construction Company Sutton Bus Company Bank of America The Christmas Shop Foundation BBD, LLP Town of Smyrna Blue Earl Brewing Company University of Delaware Boeing Company, Boeing Advanced Rotorcraft Systems - Composite Center Bruce L. Hudson, Attorney at Law - Engineering Department Center for Environmental Monitoring and Analysis (CEMA) - Mineralogical Museum Central Economic Development Council - Physics Department Charles Parks Studios U.S. Air Force, Dover AFB Chichester Foundation/Lydia Foundation USDA Rural Development Christiana Care Life Net Wilmington Flower Market, Inc. Civil Air Patrol Stephanie and Brian Wright Dairy Queen of Newark – R & R of Delaware, Inc. Yeager Wright Brothers’ Scholarship Fund Dale McCalister Delaware Division of Libraries ……AND ALL THE MANY OTHER VOLUNTEERS WHO Delaware Economic Development O ce MADE ALL THIS POSSIBLE. Delaware Electric Cooperative of Greenwood Delaware Grant-in-Aid Delaware NASA Space Grant Consortium Delaware Solid Waste Authority Delaware State Police Delmarva Power Delaware State University - CAOSS Program Division of Delaware Parks and Recreation Duck Creek Printing DuPont Company Goddard Space Flight Center Greater Dover Foundation Hardcastle Gallery IBM ILC Dover, Inc. Jean and Bruce Kraeuter Joseph T. Farina, AIA Kent County Tourism Laey McHugh Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Gerret Van S. Copeland Teacher Jamett Garlick prepares her kindergartners from West Park Place Elementary National Aeronautics and Space Administration for a DASEF’s K-3 Flight Simulator.

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2017 DASEF_AnnualRpt.indd 9 10/16/18 2:56 PM DASEF 2017 Annual Report DASEF’S YEAR IN REVIEW: PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Graduate Students from Delaware State University attend an Eyes on the Skies program.

Homeschooled students design and construct marble runs.

Thanks to Kevin Brinson, Associate State Climatologist and Delaware Environmental Observing System (EOS) Director, for installing a DEOS weather station that reports all weather parameters every 5 minutes (real-time) using cellular communications on DASEF’s site.

South Dover Elementary School students learn about the constellations and planets.

Students from Olive B. Loss Elementary School examine soil samples; water Students from Long Neck Elementary engage in a small group problem- retention and the ltration properties of soils. solving, testing and a bridge construction challenge.

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Outlandish Food Truck and Gotta Lotta Gelata: Winners from our rst ever Great Pumpkin Food Truck Battle!

Captain Max relaxes in the sun. Darth Vadar takes a look at the sun!

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DASEF NON-PROFIT 5 Essex Drive ORG. U.S. Bear, Delaware 19701 POSTAGE PAID WILMINGTON, DE PERMIT NO. 1797

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DASEF strives to improve the quality of life through its advocacy of education, the environment, and strengthening the workforce.

Innovation Technology Exploration Center

The Innovation Technology Exploration Center (ITEC) as seen from DASEF’s wetlands. 10/16/18 8:21 AM

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