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CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 1 A MESSAGE FROM THE LEADERSHIP

Dear Friends,

This year marked the 30th anniversary of the loss of the Challenger and its incredible crew: Commander Francis R. “Dick” Scobee, Teacher-in-Space Sharon Christa McAuliffe, Pilot Michael J. Smith, Mission Specialists Judith A. Resnik, Ellison S. Onizuka and Ronald E. McNair, and Payload Specialist Gregory B. Jarvis. These individuals weren’t just , they were passionate, enthusiastic, determined human beings willing to risk their lives for the greater good.

Their particular mission was different. Aptly known as the Teacher in Space program, the mission was designed to inspire students, honor teachers, and spur interest in math, science, and space exploration. With teacher Christa McAuliffe on board, the crew had planned for lessons, activities, and live downlinks with students. After the mission, Christa would return to her classroom and share the experience with kids around the world. But when the mission ended tragically, the families worked together to find a way to keep it alive. They created Challenger Center to remind the world not how their loved ones were lost, but what they were passionate about and how they lived their lives.

We are confident that this organization and the work we do would make them proud. The crew would love the enthusiasm of our Directors, the sheer energy and excitement from the children who visit our Centers, and the dedication that each one of you – our supporters – demonstrate year after year. These individuals were inspiring the future 30 years ago, and we’re so pleased, thanks to all of you, that their mission continues to live on today.

Throughout 2016, we honored the crew with memorials, tributes, and special events and celebrated the many accomplishments of the organization. People like Willard and Nancy Lines, who have supported us since 1987, make it possible for us to open new Challenger Learning Centers, develop new programs like Expedition Mars, and inspire 03 Our 30 Year History students like Sean Robinson and Toni York to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. In these 30 years, we have given 4.5 million students the chance to explore endless possibilities through our innovative, hands-on STEM programs. We have taken kids to the and Mars, challenged them to intercept Comets, and given Inspired Alumni them the to study the earth from the International . But with the increasing need for a STEM 07 literate society and STEM qualified workers, we know our work is just beginning. Today’s students are tomorrow’s innovators and leaders. Every day our programs work to ignite the potential within each student, opening their eyes to Education Programs new skills and ideas that can lead to success in their careers and lives. Together, we will continue to carry on the memory 09 and mission of the original Challenger crew and help spark a passion for learning that will last a lifetime. 11 Superstar Supporters THANK YOU! Thank you for 30 years of support, encouragement, and shared passion. Here’s to the next 30.

Challenger Learning Centers 13 Here’s to the next 30 years of sparking a passion for learning! 15 Financial Performance 17 2016 Donors 21 Leadership & Staff CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016

1 June Scobee Rodgers, Ph.D. Lance Bush, Ph.D. 2 Founding Chair Chairman, Board of Directors President and CEO The crew of the STS-51L included: Top (L to R): Ellison S. In 1988, what was planned to be the THE Onizuka, Teacher-in-Space Payload Specialist Sharon Christa McAuliffe, one and only Challenger Learning Payload Specialist Gregory B. arvis, Mission Specialist udith A. Center, complete with a Mission BEGINNING Resnik Bottom (L to R) Pilot Michael J. Smith, Commander Francis R. Control and Space Station, opened. “Dick” Scobee, and Mission Specialist Ronald E. McNair. The family wanted to spark student interest and oy in science and engineering. With their collective effort, they created Challenger Center just three months after the tragedy. In 1984, President Reagan announced that a school teacher would be selected to become the first private citizen to fly on a space-shuttle mission.

Following the tragedy, the families of the crew come together, committed to carry on the spirit of their loved ones.

Christa McAuliffe (right), a high school teacher from NH, was chosen to become the first teacher in space. (left) was selected as her backup. The support for Challenger Center was extraordinary and new communities around the world worked to open Challenger Learning Centers of their own. CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 ice President at the time of the accident, On anuary 28, 1986, ust President Bush was the first to support the 3 73 seconds into its flight, group in their efforts. Above, President Bush 4 Challenger broke apart. pictured with une Scobee Rodgers. Tragically, all seven crew members were lost. Twelve years after the Challenger accident, HISTORICAL Barbara Morgan was selected by NASA as an In the fall of 2016, the initial candidate (Mission Specialist) and cohort of Challenger Learning reported to the ohnson Space Center in August Family members of the Centers was trained on the MOMENTS AND 1998 to begin training to become a full-time Challenger crew traveled to newest simulated mission astronaut. In 2007, Morgan flew on STS-118. MILESTONES in experience – Expedition Mars. to remember the crew on anuary 28, 2016, the 30th In April 1995, the Challenger families anniversary of the tragedy. presented President and Mrs. Bush with the Challenger Center Presidential Award to recognize the impact that their leadership had in fulfilling the dream of the family members. The Award later became the President George H. W. Bush Award and is presented to distinguished individuals who demonstrate compassion, encouragement and commitment to Challenger Center.

Founding Chair une Scobee Rodgers received the 2015 Technology in Education Award in recognition of creative and innovative use of technology in education.

In its 30th year, Challenger Center piloted its first classroom based STEM program, Aquatic Investigators. The experience In 1999, the first of three transports students to a virtual underwater international Challenger research station and submarine where they Learning Centers opened at the are immersed in ocean science to identify Ontario Science Centre in In August 2016, Christa McAuliffe’s sister, Lisa issues impacting our oceans and understand Toronto, Canada. Bristol (center) joined by her family (left) attended why Hawaiian monk seals are at risk. In 2014, the organization unveiled a newly designed Challenger Centers annual meeting hosted at the CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 Challenger Learning Center at College, McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University where Christa earned her degree. Also pictured, 5 representing the first new design since the organizations 6 creation. The Center is part of the Scobee Education Christa McAuliffe Center representatives and Center, named in honor of Shuttle Commander Dick Challenger Center President and CEO Lance Bush. Scobee and his widow une Scobee Rodgers. INSPIRED ALUMNI

Challenger Center exposes students to real-world scenarios and experiences that open their eyes to new possibilities and careers in STEM fields. At Challenger Learning Centers, students of all backgrounds have the chance to build confidence, develop TONI YORK GENERAL ENGINEER, AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY 21st century skills, and demonstrate teamwork. These tools lead to success in their INFORMATION DIRECTORATE careers and lives and are displayed in our alumni every day. Sean Robinson and Toni York are just two of many Challenger Learning Center students who say their Center EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Math, , and Music from Drew experience played a critical role in their decision to pursue a STEM career. University, Master of Science in Math from Montclair State University, Master of Engineering in from Stevens Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor in Science in Comp Sci from Oregon State University (in progress)

SEAN ROBINSON When did you visit a Challenger Learning Center? 6th grade MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, AEROJET ROCKETDYNE I remember the huge build up to our visit. What do you remember most from your experience? There was an entire unit about preparing to visit the Challenger Learning Center. I remember the excitement of it, and EDUCATION: understanding that this trip was going to be something really cool and special. Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Urbana-Champaign, Master of Science How did your Challenger Center experience play a part in your decision to pursue a in from the University of Illinois STEM career? I grew up in a family of computer scientists and unashamed nerds, and the Challenger Center trip Urbana-Champaign (in progress) certainly didn’t hurt the strong interest I already had for everything STEM-related. This was probably the start of being interested in space and space travel. Having been raised on , the idea of space travel was a normal part of my life, something I actually didn’t think about much. But Challenger Center made it real, and it became something that I could imagine myself doing. When did you visit a Challenger Learning Center? 8th grade Why is STEM education so critical at a young age? I think middle school is the perfect age, when What do you remember most from your experience? Our mission was to rendezvous with an the students are both old enough that they can really understand the scientific concepts and yet also young enough asteroid, and the whole class was split into several different crew functions based on interests and strengths. There that it’s still cool to get excited and make messes and try new things. STEM education doesn’t just teach students was a lot of excited and curious gossip when the crew assignments were posted – “What do you think Medical or about science, technology, engineering, and math, though those subjects are of course important themselves. It also Engineering or Navigation will be doing?” I remember the navigation puzzles were fairly challenging and interesting, teaches students how to investigate the world around them, question their assumptions, think about complex ideas, the room was setup to look like an actual mission control. The mission timers added a lot of tension and it was very solve difficult problems creatively, work on large tasks collaboratively, and communicate with others effectively. I exciting when we successfully completed the mission. It definitely contributed to my interest in orbital mechanics, believe that being exposed to these experiences at a younger age can increase a student’s confidence and ability to asteroid rendezvous, and human . tackle the challenges they will encounter later, in both their education and in the rest of their life. How did your Challenger Center experience play a part in your decision to pursue a What advice would you give to students who want to pursue STEM careers? Don’t be afraid STEM career? I had always been passionate about spaceflight and NASA – but Challenger Center reinforced that. to ask for help, and never think that having trouble with something means that it’s just too hard for you. I nearly quit I think it narrowed my focus from wanting to be “a computer guy or engineer” to definitely needing to work on space STEM subjects after high school, because I’d found calculus to be frustrating and incomprehensible. Now I consider projects. My group is now building rocket engines that will potentially deliver astronauts to a real life NASA asteroid myself a mathematician, work as an engineer, and study computer science. Sometimes you need to give things a rendezvous mission! second try, or find a different perspective. Don’t let one bad experience turn you away from something that interests you. Be persistent, and have confidence in yourself! Why is STEM education so critical at a young age? STEM education and outreach is certainly critical at a younger age because you’re learning all of the building blocks and basics, which aren’t always the most exciting or In one sentence, how would you describe your Challenger Center experience? It was both applicable parts. Math and science need some cool and relevant real world examples like Challenger Center to show challenging and incredibly fun and exciting, something that stands out strongly and positively in my memories of what the end result of all their hard work will be. It’s tough for an eighth grader to see how their Algebra class relates middle school. to the , but by investing in quality STEM education – it helps lay out a path for them all the way through college and beyond. What advice would you give to students who want to pursue STEM careers? Stay passionate Challenger Center made it real, and it became about math and science – don’t be afraid to take on projects outside of school. That’s when the really fun stuff happens. If your peers tease you for being a nerd or for reading too much – it means you’re probably on the right track. CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 something that I could imagine myself doing. In one sentence, how would you describe your Challenger Center experience? A thrilling space- 7 themed education simulation that provoked a lifelong love for human space exploration – now I work on the real thing. “ 8 - Toni York ” FLIGHT DIRECTORS AQUATIC INVESTIGATORS DIVE LAUNCH TO MARS DEEP INTO THE OCEAN

Flight Directors from Challenger Expedition Mars is set in the future, The accelerated release of Expedition Challenger Center successfully completed the third year of its four-year project to develop a STEM program to reach Learning Centers across the country around 2076, with a handful of Mars to Challenger Learning more kids than ever before. To make this possible, we created EngiLearn, a dynamic interactive software platform to traveled to Hammond, Indiana for facilities established on the Martian Centers is part of CodeRed: My STEM deliver hands-on, simulation-based experiences directly into the classroom. We also developed Aquatic Investigators, an official Expedition Mars training. surface. The primary human habitat Mission, a robust 5-year project in an ocean-themed mission, that captures students’ imaginations like all Challenger Center experiences do: The week-long training workshop, is located on Mars’ moon Phobos. collaboration with NASA. The second led by our education team and Students taking part in the new phase of the collaboration includes Our oceans are in trouble. Researchers in the hosted at Challenger Learning Center mission work together to land on the production of planetary science Northwest Hawaiian Islands are reporting incredible of Northwest Indiana, provided Martian surface and look for evidence videos about Mars, the Sun, near- changes, including a drastic drop in the population of the opportunity to introduce the of life and water on Mars while keeping Earth objects, the moon, and NASA completed mission to the first of their teammates safe. Some team inventions, careers, and exploration. the Hawaiian monk seal, which was once flourishing three groups of Challenger Learning members reprogram communications Each video will include supporting in the region. A group of scientists has been tasked Center educators. The workshop , calculate and plot a course lessons for use in the classroom. with a vital mission: take a voyage to an underwater presented everyone with a full to Mars from Phobos, test soil, or Additional future CodeRed programs research facility to investigate the cause, and commit toolbox of resources and information examine Martian rocks using robotic include Challenger Learning to raise awareness around the world. needed to launch the mission back arms, while others monitor the health Center-based engagement days and at their respective Centers. of the crew, locate missing satellites STEM-focused careers apps for both After the development of the program was completed, our team hosted online and in-person professional and check radiation levels. parents and students. development for teachers participating in the program. Aquatic Investigators, made up of eight hours of instruction over five school days, was then piloted in 10 elementary schools. The students-turned-Aquanauts traveled deep into the ocean to conduct research and receive guidance from the virtual Commander Carpenter. They learned key ocean science concepts, the importance of teamwork, and how to think critically about the changes that are taking place both in our oceans and around the globe. A second pilot is scheduled in 2017.

As we look toward the final year of the grant, the team will evolve the program, incorporating key findings from the pilot experiences. We intend to expand EngiLearn over the following years by developing additional missions targeted to third-through-fifth grade levels and aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.

The development and pilot of EngiLearn and Aquatic Investigators is possible through partner support and an Investing in Innovation grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

COMET COUNTDOWN Imagine being aboard the Space series of four new STEM experiences. Station with an opportunity to Like all Challenger Center mission study a large comet passing close to experiences, Operation Comet Earth. The study has the possibility will feature up to date science to be groundbreaking, but new content, interactive hands-on labs, circumstances change your goals. engaging visuals and state-of-the-art The Comet you planned to study has technology. Students will explore the broken apart into a Comet fragment, relationship between air pressure and and it’s on a direct collision course force by using air pressure to fire a with Earth. You and your colleagues piston into a force plate. They will also must put a plan together to stop the learn how spectroscopy can be used Comet fragment and save the world! to identify the fundamental elements CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 This is the challenge students face of materials. The new mission will 9 during Operation Comet, the final be tested in 2017 and available to 10 space-themed mission in our Challenger Learning Centers in 2018. SUPERSTAR SUPPORTERS A WARM WELCOME Willard and Nancy Lines of Minnesota have been Challenger Center supporters since 1987. Thirty years later, the Lines continue to support our unique, experiential STEM programs because they believe it is important for our country’s future. Thanks to THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPANDS supporters like Willard and Nancy, Challenger Center and its network of Challenger The Board of Directors welcomed a new member to its group of talented Learning Centers is able to inspire more than 250,000 students each year. leaders. Josh Izenberg, with almost 20 years of experience, offers a wealth of expertise with strengths in mergers and acquisitions, finance transactions, debt and corporate restructurings, corporate governance, and financial and corporate strategy. Josh currently serves as pro-bono counsel to Challenger Center and is the Co-Founder, CLO, and Head of Operations of Off World, Inc, a revolutionary off-Earth infrastructure company. He also serves as the Principal of IzenbergLaw PLLC. Prior to his current roles, Josh was Vice President and General Counsel of the Aerospace and Defense businesses of Alliant Techsystems (ATK).

WACO, TX HOME TO NEWEST CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER Challenger Center celebrated the opening of a new Center in Waco. On September 1, State Technical College (TSTC) celebrated the opening of its second Challenger Learning Center, this time on its Waco campus. The Center opened its doors to community members, students, educators, and partners. The Waco-based Center is the third of its kind in Texas and offers a variety of STEM programs to inspire the next generation.

How did you become aware of the families’ plans for building a Challenger Learning Center to teach STEM? I first became aware of the families’ plans to build a Challenger Center through an advertisement in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Journal when Challenger Center was in its initial planning.

What was your first impression of Challenger Center? Challenger Center is a tremendous education organization. Challenger Center encourages all children to learn and potentially work in science, technology, engineering and math fields.

Why did you first donate to Challenger Center? I have been a big fan of the space program since I was a child. I was inspired by Challenger Center’s mission to increase opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering, and math, but particularly space and engineering. I was also touched by Christa McAuliffe’s inclusion in the Teacher in Space program to be an ambassador for science education. I am a big fan of Christa McAuliffe. “The technology, the science, the Why do you continue to support Challenger Center? engineering and the mathematics, all Because science education is vital to our country’s growth. Challenger Center offers opportunities to women and those things fit well with the TSTC mission. minorities that they cannot get access to anywhere else. So when the opportunity came to have a destination on our campus to bring K-12 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 In your opinion, why is STEM education so critical? students here, it was a great fit.” 11 12 STEM education is truly critical because it is vital to our country’s growth. Other nations spend more money on - Adam Hutchison, Provost, TSTC Waco STEM education than we do. In order to be competitive in the global economy, we need to invest in STEM education. Challenger Center gives students unique opportunities that challenge and inspire them to continue into a STEM career. 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Opened: March 2004 www.lhvcc.com (304) 243-8740 (803) 929-3951 http://clc.cet.edu/ Oakland, CA 94619-2444 Kapolei, HI 96707-2103 Opened: November 1999 www.thechallengercenter.net Opened: January 1995 (510) 336-7373 (808) 673-7410 MARYLAND Opened: February 1996 www.chabotspace.org www.challengercenterhawaii.com CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF THE TWIN TIER REGION Opened: June 2000 Opened: April 1993 CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT HOWARD B. OWENS SCIENCE 182 E Union St., Suite 2 TENNESSEE INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER CENTER Allegany, NY 14760-1328 CHALLENGER STEM LEARNING CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT THE DISCOVERY CAMPUS ILLINOIS 9601 Greenbelt Rd. 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Loop 499 www.ChallengerColorado.org (815) 338-7722 , NY 10002 www.challengerillinois.org www.christa.org Harlingen, TX 78550 CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER Opened: September 2002 (212) 608-6164 AT THE NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE Opened: July 2001 Opened: October 1994 (956) 364-4464 http://schools.nyc.gov/SpaceCenter http://tstc.edu/challenger Exploration Dr. (Off Corporation Rd.) CONNECTICUT MISSOURI Opened: June 2007 Opened: November 2013 Leicester, LE45NS INDIANA 011(44)1162582113 CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AT THE DISCOVERY MUSEUM CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER - http://education.spacecentre.co.uk/ ST. LOUIS OF GREATER ROCHESTER AT THE SCOBEE EDUCATION 4450 Park Ave. OF NORTHWEST INDIANA 657 East Ave. space-missions 205 Brotherton Ln. CENTER, SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE Opened: September 1999 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 Bridgeport, CT 06604-1015 2300 173rd St. St. Louis, MO 63135 Rochester, NY 14607-2101 1819 N. Main Avenue (203) 372-3521 Hammond, IN 46323-2094 (585) 473-7490 San Antonio, TX 78212 13 http://discoverymuseum.org/chal- (219) 989-3250 (314) 521-6205 14 www.clcstlouis.org www.rochesterchallenger.org (210) 486-0100 lenger-lc/ www.clcnwi.com Opened: February 1992 Opened: November 2003 http://sacscobee.education Opened: April 1991 Opened: February 1999 Opened: October 2014 CHALLENGER CENTER FOR SUMMARY OF SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Statement of Activities For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 In 2016, Challenger Center’s revenue was $4.4M. We continued the trend of increasing our Net Asset position by $274,000 and reduced our Total Liabilities by $505,000. Temporarily Unrestricted Restricted Total Ninety percent of our revenue went directly to the development and delivery of our impactful STEM education programs. In 2016, we opened one new Challenger Learning Center in Waco, Texas and completed Revenue and Support the development of our newest mission, Expedition Mars, which was rolled out to nine Challenger Learning NASA - Science, Space, and $ 1,000,000 $ - $ 1,000,000 Centers. We also completed the development and the first pilot of EngiLearn, our new technology platform Technology Education Trust Fund that delivers simulated STEM missions and other technology-driven programs in a classroom setting. Federal grants and agreements 1,708,547 - 1,708,547 EngiLearn will enable us to extend our reach to millions of students each year. License fees 625,913 - 625,913 We are grateful to our government, corporate, and foundation partners, as well as all the individuals that contributed in 2016. These organizations and donors support us in various ways, such as monetary gifts and Contributions and sponsorships 325,709 7,040 332,749 in-kind contributions of expertise and resources. It is that support that enabled us to ignite the potential in Learning centers 149,539 - 149,539 more than 250,000 students this year and will help us to ignite the potential in millions more. In-kind contributions 183,050 - 183,050

Product sales 137,842 - 137,842

Consulting 59,321 - 59,321

REVENUE SOURCES Non-federal grants 15,000 40,000 55,000 Federal Grant Programs 41 Registrations 28,349 - 28,349 and Related Match Funding Investment income 3,405 - 3,405 Space, Science, and Technology Trust Other revenue 10,687 - 10,687 1 Released from restrictions 140,924 (140,924) - Affiliation Fees 3 Total revenue and support 4,388,286 (93,884) 4,294,402 Corporate, Foundation, and Individual Giving 5 Program upgrades for existing Expenses Challenger Learning Centers Program services: Installations of New 12 Network support 1,236,336 - 1,236,336 Challenger Learning Centers 23 Federal and non-federal grants 1,528,395 - 1,528,395 Investment and Other Revenue Education 33,552 - 33,552 15 Installation and contracts 180,984 - 180,984

Communications 202,517 - 202,517

EXPENSES EDUCATION Total program services 3,181,784 - 3,181,784 PROGRAM EXPENSES Supporting services:

Management and general 734,068 - 734,068 90 88 Development 198,077 - 198,077 Program Development and Network Support Education Programs Total supporting services 932,145 - 932,145 6 4 6 Total expenses 4,113,929 - 4,113,929 Center Upgrades and New Centers Management and Fundraising Administration* Change in Net Assets 274,357 (93,884) 180,473 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 *When calculating the amount of Challenger Center 6 income spent on Management and Administration, Net Asset, beginning of year 260,851 234,612 495,463 15 we exclude depreciation and write-offs of bad debt. Communications 16 Neither of those expenses reflect real expenditure of Net Asset, end of year $ 535,208 $ 140,728 $ 675,936 donated funds on management and administration costs. In fact, they demonstrate Challenger Center’s commitment to responsible fiscal management. 2016 DONORS Ellen C. Burkhouse Jutta S. Dudley Barry and Jane Glass Joan C. Huffman Andrea and Robert Burman John Dunker David and Judy Goble Joan Hughes $100,000- Joseph Morris $500-$999 William W. Ashley Daniel and Gia Burns Michael J. Dupre Steven Goldberg Michael E. Hughes Chuck and Amy Ralph Ashton Charles Barker Kevin and Anne Burns Eric R. Duron Murray and Esther Goldstein Ronald C. Hunsaker $1 million Kovar Resnik Robert A. August Alan Beale Gary and Dian Bushko Gerald and Carol Dutcher Karen Ann Golubic Scott Hussey NASA Tyler- Little Family Ronald Azuma William and Frances Cahill Thornton and Marianne David Graham Robert and Eleanor Ide Foundation John J. Bowes U.S. Department of Sidney G. Babcock Dyson Christopher and Lynn Miriam B. Caldwell Ludwig Grampp International Business Education Washington Space Gavin Eadie Machines Corporation Business Roundtable Bradley Dale and Dorothy Bachman Robert L. Campbell Paul A. Green Joyce Eatherton Charles A. Jacob Young AFCEA Bethesda Roy and Benita Bridges Harold M. Baeseman Joseph L. Carlucci Lowell and Bobette Grissom $25,000- Chapter Kendis H. Cox Kevin and Jenine Baines Delano Carter Marlene F. Eaton Marshall Gritton Michele M. Jagoe $99,999 Robert L. Crippen William Bambarger Frank and Emily Cassella eBay Giving Program John Grunsfeld Lewis M. Jamison Steven Crooke Jared Bannister Michael J. Cavanagh Robert and Margaret Genesta R. Guirty Jeffrey W. Janner Kevin Anderson and $2,500-$4,999 Eckman Rebecca Moesta Anderson Robert Curbeam Roger and Susan Bara Albert J. Cerrato Michael and Beth Guler Jeff B. Jellison Warren Boley Jim and Charlotte Eddings Boeing Systems Billie Jacquelyn Daniels David K. Barnes Timothy and Lorene Jeannie Guttenberg Beverly Jennings Diane Flynn Andrew and Cherrie Edwards Rose Collins Margaret Dean Jack Barnett Chalfant Genet Haile Christian F. Jensen Josh Izeberg and Erika David A. Barto Daniel S. Chan Daryl and Karen Edwards Robert F. Jeraci Constellation, an Exelon Lynne Stillabower John Dicky Stephanie Hall Company Steve and Enid Bayer Edward E. Chaney Earl Egdall and G. and Carolyn Jett Michael and Nancy Springer Joni L. Gordon Jan Wiley-Egdall Gregory and Joanne Hamilton Humble Bundle Grant and Shirley Beckfield David and Jane Childers William and Vanessa Johns StoryBundle Lynne Marie Grossi Mary Ellison David and Angela Hamlin Lockheed Martin Michael Hawman Richard J. Beehler Natalie S. Chojnacki Edison Hammond and David A. Johnson Corporation Van Scoyoc Associates* Mark D. Erbskorn Edwin R. Jones Perry Beider Michael Ciagala Daria Teutonico Everett and Pamela Johnson Redmon Group, Inc.* Harold and Rosanne Kathleen Klein Murray R. Berkowitz Louis A. Clairmont Erhardt Carl S. Hanson Joyce M. Johnson Reveal* $1,000-$2,499 Fred Lees Philip G. Berman Lonnie and Suzanne Clar Tom M. Erkenswick David and Elizabeth Hanson Lindley N. Johnson Elbert and Sarah Allee Anthony J. Leone Joseph and Fay Bertani Edward Clark Mary Anne Espenshade Don and Susan Hanson Michael and Renee Johnson $15,000- John Arnsparger and Douglas R. McKissack Howard Betts Dennis Climent Chris and Amanda Evans Robert and Donna Hanson Robert Johnson Susan Weingarten Molly Mulrain Michael Ian Bevan William and Kathryn Coffel Robert and Kathryn Evered Larry L. Harmon Steven and Debra Johnson $24,999 Lance B. Bush Lorna Onizuka Andrew Bicos Fredric A. Cohan Gail Ewin Billy and Heidi Harper Brian Jones Debra and Randy Fowler Richard Carmichael Charles and Anne Smith Joshua M. Bieber Eli Cohen and Linda Gerstein Jean A. Fefer John and Peggy Harris Carolyn A. Jones Griffin Communications CASIS Susan Bielski Don A. Coleman Marcia Harris Monica Jones Group* Oostdyk Donald and Lisa Ferrett Eileen M. Collins Raechel Biggs Ebay Community Seller Shirley D. Harris Sam Jones IzenbergLaw PLLC* M. Place Reginald and Deborah Deborah J. de la Reguera Benjamin and Julie Janet L. Conrad Stuart G. Harris Michael Jordan Latham & Watkins LLP* Terry P. Porter Figard Jeannine Duane Mark R. Quay Billingsley Michael and Jeanne Corbin Arnold Fine Douglas Hart and Mary Miriam E. Joseph Louis and Mary Kay Smith Nancy M. Bobbitt Fairfield Family Foundation Robert W. Garthwait Sr. Carol Quesenbery Richard L. Cordray Bill and Pamela Finocchiaro David and Lynn Jourdan Brandon Bobisink Matthew M. Hartgen Gen. Don Rodgers and Leslee Gilbert Richard and Lois Richards Alan and Harriet Correll Valerie Fitton-Kane Jerry A. Jouret June Scobee Rodgers Gwen Griffin John Shannon The Boeing Company Tim Cosman Wayne Fitzmaurice and Peter and Annette Hasbrook Christopher W. Juergens SAP America Gary E. Hogan Gary and Joann Sjolander W. Alexander Borders Brian and Paula Coupe Lori Lehman Christopher and Sarah Rich Kacik Hattoon Sandra Johnson Ralph Straubs Ted Borek Dan L. Craycraft Renee M. Foos Lyman and Carol Kaiser Mark Edward Kelly Helen M. Bowden Graham and Sharon Thomas and Margaret Patricia L. Tomasko Mel and Kathy Croft Hayward Susan Kamprath $10,000- Cynthia L. Lee Walter C Bowen Jr. Forbes Stephanie M. Vallarino Linda R. Cromwell David Heath William and Juanita Kane $14,999 Willard and Nancy Lines Katy Bowers Kuhlman George and Margaret Ford Robin M. Vaughan Lewis Croog Laura D. Hebert Joseph H. Kaplan Aerojet Rocketdyne Jamie L. Maher Jerome and Nancy Bradke Jeff Foust Jane Wolcott David A. Crown James M. Heedles Namir E. Kassim Foundation Steven and Kathy McAuliffe Greg Brand Lyn Fox Forkosh Nancy J. Crozier James R. Hein William and Diane Katt Virginia Barnes Cheryl Moore McNair Keith and Rebecca Branning Stephen and Phyllis Franciosa Steven A. Cuccaro Louis and Diane Hein Richard E. Kavanagh Ellsworth and Sharon National Association for Up to $499 Dale K. Brearcliffe Michael J. Cumberland Pamela Ann Franck Julius and Carol Kayla McKee Gifted Children Jim and Susan Agruso Alan and Elizabeth Frigy Patrick and Deborah David C. Breeding Robert Davis and Patricia Heisinger Christopher Keating Orbital ATK, Inc. William Readdy and Axel and Diane Ahlberg James R. Frison Amy L. Breedlove Brannan Paul G. Heit William Kevin Kelley Colleen Nevius Alan Alexander Fred and Nancy Fritsch Thomas L. Briggs Ellen Y. Deak W. Richard Hencke Robert S. Kennedy Jr. Ken and Maureen Reightler Carol Allan Lauren Fuchs $5,000-$9,999 Sheldon Brill Noel and Daphne Dees Jeanne Heneghan Richard Kenner Kent Rominger Amazon Smile Robert and Alice Fujimoto Battelle John T. Brock David DeNee Alfred A. Henneberger Robert E. Kerska Christopher and Nicole Roy and Patsharin Amelang Michael Brodnicki Laura C. Dent Rebecca L. Galloway Congregation Or Ami Stott Robert S. Herren Lucinda L. Kiehl Rian Amiton Gilbert Brodsky Jeffrey Dobrinsky James T. Gandy Framingham State John A. Swanson Terrence and Judith Hertz Nick King University* Clayton and Barbara Stanley Broselow Jeffrey and Ann Dodge Joseph and Ellen Gangemi William and Kathleen Janyth Hess Alan I. Kirschbaum W. Michael and Anderson Georgine Garbisch Vernal Dennis W. Brown Stanley and Elizabeth Dole Arthur N. Hicks II Steven Klean and Phyllis Michele Hawes Gary W. Anderson Patricia Genardo Carol Vorderman Gary Brown Robert A. Dollaway Frank Hill Lawlor-Klean ISTAT Foundation Mark R. Andresen Jess Germansky William and Virginia Wells Gordon Browne Robert M. Domeier Joseph and Rita Hoffman Marjorie Knepp CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 Junior League of Keith and Linda Andress Gail R. Brumale Mary Ann Dotson Jason Getz Mary Ann Kobayashi Winston-Salem Donald and Barbara Wood J. Eric Holcomb Laura Ardito James R. Brust David R. Doucette Jean C. Gianelos Peter and Mary Kogge 17 Local Independent Karolyn D. Young Perry A. Holzman 18 Arlington Business and William and Lorraine William D. Douglass Robert Giangrande Denise Kopecky Charities of America Civic Circle Mickey W. Horn Buehler S. Keller Drozdick Girl Scout Troop #2339 Jeffrey and Kristin Korn Gloria Kosek Hans and Marion Mark George and Kathye Parma Carroll and Brenda Rion James E. Smolen Ronald and Kyoko Suzuki Myron and Sandy Uman Linda R. Wilcox Jozsef Kota Christopher J. Markham Allen and Debra Parmet Anne N. Ritter Steve M. Snyder Barbara Swetek Stephen G. Vasterling John S. Wimer David A. Kovach Joseph G. Maron Carl Passal and Karen Joseph and Joan Roberti Michael and Jane Solly Karen D. Swindells Calvin J. Verbrugge Larry R. Winn Stanley and Jane Krauhs Kurt and Elisabeth Marti St. John Richard and Carol Roberts William and Michele Sooy Miriam G. Szanyi Lisa Vernal Joan M. Winters Philip and Jolene Kraushar Maryland Charity Campaign Jim Pearson James D. Robertson Harry E. Spain Beverly A. Tadlock Gerhard F. Vetter Allen E. Wolfe John Kreider Jane Matlock Scott Pearson and Sandra Howard Robson David T. Speer S. Tucker Taft James and Lee Vibber Josef A. Wonsever Immerman Diane S. Kretschmann Richard Matthies Robert L. Rogge Jeffrey J. Spinney Glenn Talbott James and Kimberly Harvey and Sandy Woo John Pelegano Robert Kriel L. and Helen McAfoos William Rolls Susan Spivack Alison Tamper Viggiano Barbara Wood Michael A. Pelizzari Wayne and Marjorie Krug Ronald and Joan McCaffrey David A. Rose Frank Springer James and Alexandra Lynne Vitkus John Woods Larry E. Pelletier Eddie Ku Kevin McClure William C. Rose Jon Spryer Tateyama Gary G. Vyhnalek WordFire Inc. Merrileta M. Periard Albert and Jeannie Gene and Mariann McCornack Amy Ross Nancy Lee Stanford James C. Teapole Jr. Gregory and Jean Wallace Jody Wos Robert S. Perkin LaDriere Carol A. McDermott Arthur S. Roth Thomas M. Stauffer Adam and Amy Temple Marie T. Wallick Peter and Alice Wright Donna M. Perleone Michael Lambert Carol McGuire McCue Rick A. Rotramel Gerald and DeAnna Steele Stanley E. Thimakis George and Susan Ward John and Phyllis Yardley Jay Perler and Ellen Shulman Philip Landau Caryl McIvor Gary S. Ruiz Theresa Sternicki Howard and Ladonna Laurie M. Warner Stephen Yee and Liane Lau Talia Landman Richard and Janet Thoele Kenneth H. Watkins Ross McMullin and Pernerewski Robert E. Ryker Michael J. Sterzer James and A. Yoder Christine Lang McMullin-Ramirez Diane R. Tiffany Joseph H. Webster Ernie Perry Pamela Kay Rypkema Robert Stevenson David and Judy York Edward Lasoff Robert W. McNutt Eric and Stephanie Tilenius Tom Webster Arthur J. Perschino Lee David Saathoff Frances Stewart Diana M. Youngs Sharon L. Laubach Charlotte Melise Marcia Tinsley Elisabeth A. Wells Rosemary M. Peters Richard D. Sakal Alan C. Stickney YourCause LLC Trustee for Wendy Lawrence Morton and Rosaly Meltzer Kara Tonolli Richard and Mary Wendt MasterCard Carolyn A. Peterson Peter S. Saloomey Joseph P. Straus Joan R. Lea The Merck Foundation Harold and Diane Toothman Theodore and Susan West Edward A. Zadorozny Eric and Lorraine Peterson John and Ann San Antonio Craig Strausz Colleen Lee Randell S. Meyer Alvin and Mary Trafton Elizabeth M. Wetter Ramon Zarazua Borri Douglas and Tracey Petesch Merri J. Sanchez Linda Stright Eric Lee and Lisa Knapp Fred Milano Laurence G. Trudell Jeffry and Sharon White Michael S. Zucker Carl Petruzzelli Joanne Y. Sankus David Grant Stuart John L. Lee James and Judith Miller Paul Turk and Karen Purdy John P. White Michael and Martha Lauren Phipps Frederick and Philomena Roberta Sullivan Lew Lefton Mary Ellen Miller Sawyer Joyce M. Turner Glenn and Monica Zurcher Francine Pickus Leo Sundeen and Kit Tim and Bronna Lehmann James and Barbara Mobley John and Jeanne Scheuring Weinrichter Lee Tutt Whiteside Daniel and Rebecca Pope David B. Leib Rick M. Moramarco Maj. Gen. J. P. Schoeppner Li Yu Sung Donald Twombly Paul O. Wieland Mark Pottenger Robert F. Leidner Joseph Morano Floyd W. Schuchert Sandra Ann Sutter UBS Matching Gift Program Thomas and Laurie Wik *Includes In-Kind Contributions Andrew and Angela Poulos Frank G. Lemoine Peter M. Moravcsik Theodore and Alyce Thomas Prescott W. and Stephanie Lenihan David Moreno Schuldt Joyce Preston Robert and Barbara Lentz Clayton and Barbara David Schuler Daniel J. Prevenas Edwin and Judith Leonard Morgan Margaret L. Scott Lester and Karlene Price Curtis Leseman James Morris Michael Scott Stephen and Beverly Price Curtis Lewis Mary S. Morss David and Elizabeth Seidel Thor Prichard Robert and Kristin Lewis Scott and Karen Murray David Seidel John and Marilyn Prigge Sam M. Lindenbaum Colleen Musselman Michael and Diane Randall J. Proctor Semeraro Joseph L. Lingrey James and Allison Myers Leo and Kathleen Proulx Jeffrey and Barbara-Nicole William R. Little David and Beth Myren Basil and Mary Pruitt Shafer Michael Livanos Conrad F. and Sarah L. Louis and Mary Kay Newberry Dean G. Psiropoulos Jane Shattuck Karen Livesay smith Barbara F. Niemann C. Andrew Ramstetter Shell Oil Company FAMILY FOUNDATION INC. Thomas E. Locke Foundation Eliahu and Joanne Paul and Miriam Rankin Lawrence and Mary Lockhart Lynn G. Shelley Niewood Donald Rastelli Donna Lofgren Channon Sherman David and Lis Nishikawa Richard Travis Rauch Tim and Zenny Logue Orion W. Sherwood Diane P. Nolden James and Nancy Todd and Virginia Lovell Dennis L. Nygren Raynesford Jackie A. Shia Donald G. Loving Alan Olenick Liz Rea Thomas and Judith Shigemitsu Lewis Lovitt, Jr. Neal and Kathe Oliver Dennis and Catherine Bob and Nancy Sieck Hank Lubin Michael Wayne Olsen Reardon Suzy Siewierski Richard and Ruth Lubrani Richard J. Olson Lynn Reardon John Lund Hugh C. Silcox Brandon and Heather Maj. John and M.E. Reed A special thanks to Darryl V. Lundgren O’Neill Harry L. Reese Robert Silverman and MICHAEL SOLURI Randi Leavitt Shirley A. Lyster Theodore and Irene Oslick Michael and Irene Reinbold a talented documentary photographer who for Marc H. Simkin years has helped us capture the magic of the Jacieliton Machado Maia Deborah E. Otis Dan and Rose Renberg John and Maritza Sloan Challenger Center experience. Kevin J. Mahoney D. Eugene Overton Barbara Reng Kathleen A. Sloan Sean Maloney and Glenn K. Painter Gary Ricard CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 Linda C. Smith Jeffrey Morrison M. Hope Park Marilyn A. Richardson Paul and Helen Mancuso Linda Lou Smith 19 Kevin Parker and Tina Deborah J. Rihn-Harvey Note to Our Donors: This list includes gifts from the 2016 fiscal year. We carefully review all gifts to ensure each one is properly recognized and donor 20 Mark Byron Smith Kristine Marames Rhea Robin Riley 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]. Jackie Shia TEAM BOARD OF Director, Challenger Learning Center at Wheeling Jesuit University Brandon Bobisink DIRECTORS Program Director OUR MISSION OUR VISION Christopher Stott Engage students and teachers in dynamic, Build a scientifically literate public and shape Chairman and Executive Matt Dobbe Kevin J. Anderson Technical Support Specialist hands-on exploration and discovery our future leaders to help improve quality President, WordFire Inc. Officer, ManSat opportunities that strengthen knowledge in of life across the globe – not just through Carol Vorderman MBE Samantha Fernandez science, technology, engineering, and pragmatic teaching, but also by the power of Warren M. Boley Jr. Communications Associate President and CEO, Norsk Titanium British TV Host, Group Captain mathematics (STEM), inspire students to vision, inspiration, and innovation. US Inc. RAFVR(T) as Ambassador-Air Cadets Lauren Fuchs pursue careers in these fields, and provide an Karolyn D. Young Senior Program Manager, outlet to learn and apply important life skills. Dr. De Cayeux Network Engagement Developer, Vice- Principal Director, Space Superiority Chairman of , Systems Division, The Aerospace Jason Getz Private Astronaut Corporation Director of Community Relations Leslee Gilbert Genet Haile Vice President, Van Scoyoc Accounting Manager & HR Specialist Associates ADVISORY Nick King Lowell Grissom COUNCIL Program Manager Brother of Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Family Representative Honorary Chair, President Denise Kopecky George H.W. Bush Academic Director LEADERSHIP AND STAFF W. Michael Hawes, D.Sc. Vice President and Program Norman R. Augustine Katy Bowers Kuhlman Manager, Lockheed Martin Space Senior Implementation Manager Sarah Brightman Systems Company Lauren Phipps FOUNDING FAMILY EXECUTIVE Laura Husband Senator * Academic Manager and MEMBERS COMMMITTEE Daughter of , Ligaya Rebolos Columbia Family Representative Executive Assistant to the Marcia Jarvis-Tinsley June Scobee Rodgers, Ph.D. [Founding Chair] President & CEO Widow of Educator, Author, Speaker, Founding Director Josh Izenberg HEADQUARTERS Co-Founder and CLO & Head Bill Seilnacht The Honorable Steven McAuliffe of Operations of Off World, Inc., Kent Rominger [Chair] SENIOR LEADERSHIP Director of Network Support Widower of Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Vice President, Strategic Programs, Orbital ATK, Pro Bono Counsel Candice Woods Cheryl McNair Former NASA Astronaut Lance Bush, Ph.D Capt. Mark E. Kelly Development and Partnerships Widow of Ronald McNair President and CEO Virginia A. Barnes [ Chair Elect] USN, Retired, Former Associate NASA Astronaut Lorna Onizuka Retired Vice President and Program Manager, Valerie Fitton-Kane Director of Development and Widow of Space Launch System Programs, Boeing Kathie Klein Partnerships Charles Resnik, M.D., [Vice Chair and Center Director, Buehler Challenger Charles Resnik, M.D. & Science Center Brother of Founding Director] Steven Goldberg Chief Financial Officer Professor of Radiology, University of Maryland Barbara Morgan June Scobee Rodgers, Ph.D School of Medicine, Founding Director Former NASA Astronaut and Backup Widow of Francis R. “Dick” Scobee Robert Piercey Capt. Kenneth S. Reightler [Treasurer] Teacher in Space Vice President of Education Jane Smith Wolcott Faculty, U.S. Naval Academy, Former NASA Astronaut William F. Readdy** Muhammad Shazlee Widow of Michael Smith Dan Renberg [Secretary] Founder and Managing Partner, Senior Director of Technology Partner, Arent Fox LLP Discovery Partners Int., Former NASA Astronaut Daria Teutonico Lance Bush, Ph.D. [President and CEO] Vice President of Community Challenger Center John Shannon Engagement Vice President and Program Robert Curbeam [Board Governance and Manager, Space Launch Lisa Vernal Development Committee Chair] Systems, Boeing Senior Director of Communications CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 Deputy and Vice President of Space Systems, Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, Former NASA Astronaut 21 22 Gwen Griffin [Immediate Past Chair] *Deceased CEO, Griffin Communications Group **Board Term Ended December 2016 CHALLENGER CENTER - 2016 23