Saturday Program for Academic and Cultural Education (SPACE) at NC State University

• Brochure with Registration Form
• Introduction
• Information for Parents
• SPACE Staff
• Cost, Location, Dates & Registration
• Policies & Procedures
• Resources

Introduction

On August 30, 1983, Lt. Colonel Guion (Guy) Stewart Bluford, Jr., 40, was the first Black American astronaut in space. Bluford was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 22, 1942. After obtaining his M.S. degree with distinction in aerospace engineering in 1974, Bluford continued his studies at the U.S. Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. He served as deputy for advanced concepts with the aeromechanics division and as branch chief of the aerodynamics and airframe branch. In 1978, he received his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering with a minor in laser physics. During his first flight in space, Bluford served as a mission specialist aboard the Challenger shuttle. The Challenger arrived safely at Edwards Air Force base in California on September 5, 1983. In 1993, he left NASA and retired from the Air Force. He joined NYMA, Inc., a Greenbelt, MD engineering and computer software company. Upon his retirement, Bluford had logged 688 hours in space during the course of four shuttle missions.

The Saturday Program for Academic and Cultural Education (SPACE) is named for Colonel Bluford.

Information for Parents

SPACE is designed for students enrolled in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades within the Triangle area. The program is structured to accomodate students from groups underrepresented in the science, technology, mathematics, and teaching professions.

SPACE Program objectives include but are not limited to:

• exposing students to a core curriculum designed to challenge and inspire excellence;
• developing assertive, young leaders; and
• promoting a positive self image.
• Engage students in a collaborative learning environment.

SPACE supplements the instruction that students receive during the school year through a concentration on the following academic focus areas:

• Cultural and Historical Awareness
• Communication Skills
• Mathematics and Computer Science
• Physical and Life Sciences

The program is further enhanced with field trips and international awareness. The SPACE staff is experienced and committed to achieving the SPACE objectives.

Parents,

Begining Jan 2007, the SPACE Student Support Links website will be available for parents to review our spring curriculum, current activities and requests tutorial support. On this website, you will be able to request tutorial support during the week for your child. There will also be links to the staff of the SPACE program.

"It takes a whole village to raise a child" --West African proverb

• Dr. Keith Powell, Interim Director, African American Cultural Center, SPACE Director, 919-513-0960

• Dawn Henderson, NC State Department of Education Assistant Director, Student Involvement. B.S in Chemistry and M. Ed in Curriculum Instruction from NC State. Previous experience Activities Curriculum Coordinator / Science SPARC Academy.

• SPACE tutors, NC State students who volunteer their time to provide tutorial services at no additional cost

Cost, Location, Dates & Registration

Cost

• $130 per year for new SPACE participants which includes a $20 non-refundable application fee; $110 per year for 2nd-year participants; $100 per year for 3rd-year participants. There will be an additional discount for parents with more than 1 child in the program.

Individuals, corporations, civic groups, and religious organizations are urged to support SPACE financially by making tuition grants available for those students who would otherwise be unable to attend.

Location

SPACE sessions are held on the NC State campus.

Dates

Fall semester

• Meets 8 Saturdays (request Program Guide)

Spring semester

• Meets 8 Saturdays (request Program Guide)

Registration

• Contact Dr. Keith Powell, SPACE Director, at 919-513-0960; or
• Print, complete, and mail the SPACE Student Application.

Attendance

To receive maximum benefit, students should attend all SPACE sessions.

Behavior

SPACE participants are expected to be courteous and respectful at all times. Parents must accompany their child to sessions if he or she is repeatedly disrespectful. We reserve the right to dismiss students who demonstrate a pattern of aggressive/confrontation behavior.

Transportation

North Carolina State University does not provide any transportation for the Saturday sessions. Parents are responsible for prompt delivery and pickup for their children.

Refreshments

Parents are asked to provide nutritious snacks for SPACE students by donating one of the following: chips, cookies, juice, or fresh fruit. Non-perishable items are donated during the first month and stored. Donations of fruit are welcome as needed.

Tutoring

NC State students volunteer as tutors to assist students with their assignments, tests, and projects.

• Black History website

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