Gateway STEM Center

Launch Update - We are going! 40 minutes away from local astronaut Butch Wilmore and fellow astronaut Suni Williams performing the first crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner to the International Space Station. This is only the sixth time ever that a US crew has flown a new human rated capsule to space and it is commanded by a Mt Juliet, TN native!

Launch Update on local astronaut Butch Wilmore’s launch - after reviewing the issues encountered yesterday, NASA has decided not to attempt a launch today to give engineers more time to review the problem with the ground launch sequencer.

There are three redundant sets of computers that make up the ground launch sequencer. Together they automatically control many things on the pad, including firing explosive bolts that hold the rocket to the launch pad until it is ready for lift-off. All three sets of computers must be in sync for the countdown to proceed. Yesterday, one of the three took longer than expected to sync and as a result triggered an automatic hold of the countdown that quickly turned into a scrub of yesterdays mission.

The next launch Wednesday is 9:52AM CDT.

T-8 Hours and counting. We are set in Huntsville and ready for pickup tomorrow.

We have more than an engine coming…. Stay tuned this week for Gateway’s spring/summer class calendar. Want to schedule a program just for your group, give us a call. We now have programs available for students as young as kindergarten. The last three weeks have had three homeschool groups with students in kindergarten through high school taking part in our new robotics programs!

Update on the incoming rocket engine: it should be in Springfield around noon tomorrow. (Tuesday April 30th) keep an eye out as it moves down Hwy 49 from I24 to Springfield.

For everyone who’s asked “What’s happening with the I65 Visitor Center Rocket?” We can tell you where at least one of the engines is heading!! Watch our socials for updates all day tomorrow.

Innovation Academy it has been an incredible year working with the drone club! We were so proud of each team as they experienced their first tournament and were happy to help support you in hosting this for the students of Middle Tennessee! Their teamwork, sportsmanship, problem solving skills, and more were incredible to see and set a great example for all! Thank you for letting Gateway STEM Center be a part of this event! Looking forward to supporting the IA team with Nationals and continuing the fun and learning into next year!

We are set and ready! Innovation Academy’s first REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition Tournament is now only hours away. We were thrilled to be able to partner with IA to support this event! Wishing all teams participating the best of luck!

Come join us for a fun and educational community event to learn all about the 2024 solar eclipse this Monday (2/26) from 4-5PM at Stokes Brown Public Library on White Street in Springfield, TN, USA for an exciting time of learning about the upcoming solar eclipse in 2024! This event, delivered by a NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassador will feature informative eclipse demonstrations and hands-on activities to help you understand this rare celestial event. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just curious about the wonders of the universe, this event is perfect for all ages. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to prepare to witness the magic of a solar eclipse with your community! Free eclipse glasses for all who attend (while supplies last)

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Join us to prepare for and experience the 2024 Solar Eclipse in Springfield, Tennessee at one of several FREE community education events!

Come get a FREE pair of eclipse glasses as Gateway STEM Center leads several free community education events around the community! These events will be fun, interactive and informative!

2/26 - 4-5PM - Stokes Brown Public Library
3/29 - 5:30-6:30PM - Gateway STEM Center
4/5 - 3:30-4:30PM - Vol State Springfield

More locations to be announced soon!

Thanks to each of these great organizations for partnering with us to deliver these events throughout the community!

Thank you to Real Springfield, TN for support in coordinating these educational events and for sponsoring the 2024 Solar Eclipse Viewing Party along with Stewart Williams Furniture who is hosting the Viewing Party on April 8, the day of 2024 Eclipse, in their parking lot!

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Register today for family fun night, this Friday (1/26) from 5-9PM. We will have family friendly activities for all ages including robots, games, flight simulators, experiments and more!

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-fun-night-tickets-788408991517?aff=oddtdtcreator

Gateway STEM Center A space themed STEM center serving the youth of middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky.

FREE EVENT - Join us this Friday from 2:30-5:00 for a fun afternoon of aviation activities for all ages as NASA rolls out the X-59. We will watch the event live while enjoying aviation focused STEM activities including several paper airplane contests, airplane design, trivia contest, flight simulator, and lots of experiments with sound - all activities focused on learning about this amazing new experimental aircraft that will be used to demonstrate how engineering can reduce a sonic BOOM to a sonic thump.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/x-59-rollout-watch-party-tickets-782967215017

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We're ready to kick this year off strong! Have you signed up for our Way Late Play Date in just a few weeks on Friday, January 12th? Join us for margaritas, fajitas, and tons of experiments!

We can't wait to see you there! Get your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gateway-stems-way-late-play-date-21-event-tickets-756865584337

Happy New Year from all of us at Gateway STEM Center! Cheers to new and exciting adventures in 2024!

It may look a little plain from the outside, but it is filled with wonder on the inside. Welcome to Gateway STEM Center - we're so, so thankful for your support this year and look forward to 2024!

The coolest things come out of these four walls. The imagination of children, given the permission to experiment, explore and expand boundaries, is so unbelievably impressive. Interested in helping us continue on our mission? Message us now to learn more about volunteer opportunities!

Merry Christmas from all of us at Gateway STEM Center! (Including Santa - you know he LOVES STEM activities, right?)

Are you READY for all we have to offer in 2024? Get a sneak peek of some of the incredible events we have listed - and just know - this is only the beginning: https://www.gatewaystemcenter.com/shows

These two are always up to something (which usually ends up being a lot of fun for us!)

Pictured: Robert, founder of Gateway STEM, and his son, Calvin.

We've got SO much going on in January! From drone classes, to our Way Late Play Date, to ImaginAviation 2024, it's PACKED! Be sure to check out everything we have going on here: https://www.gatewaystemcenter.com/shows

Who's ready for some fun?! January 12th is our next Way Late Play Date! For our 21+ STEM fans, we'll have experiments galore, a fajita bar, margaritas and more! Come on out to this fun fundraiser for Gateway STEM! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gateway-stems-way-late-play-date-21-event-tickets-756865584337?aff=oddtdtcreator

Get that checklist ready - we're FLYING into programming next year! Have you seen our latest Way Late Play Date? Happening January 12th for our 21+ STEM fans, tickets include experiments, a fajita and margarita bar and more! We can't wait to see everyone! Register now here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gateway-stems-way-late-play-date-21-event-tickets-756865584337?aff=oddtdtcreator

Our first Youth Advisory Board meeting is Dec. 15th at 6 pm!

Are you interested in joining the Gateway's Youth Advisory Board for grades 4-12 and helping to set the future direction of Gateway and helping to do the work to make it a reality? Message us now to apply and we'll see you Dec. 15th. Pizza will be provided!