February 3, 2016—Leesburg, Va.— Higher Orbits will hold Go For Launch! at Deerfield High School for the second year March 4-6th. Local students, from any school, will have the opportunity to participate in the three-day program that that uses space exploration as a platform to launch student engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), STEAM (Art), while encouraging development of teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
Through their participation in Go For Launch! students will learn about human spaceflight and receive insight and feedback through a variety of hands-on activities delivered by experienced space and STEM professionals. Speakers scheduled to participate in this event include retired Astronaut Frank Culbertson, former ISS Flight Controller and Astronaut Instructor Michelle Lucas and other space & STEM professionals. The goal is to inspire tomorrow’s scientists and engineers by illustrating the numerous opportunities that exist in STEM-related careers.
Deerfield was host to Go For Launch! in June of 2016 and the winning team from this event was chosen as the overall Division Winner of the Andromeda Division and will have their experiment launched to the International Space Station.
Go For Launch! will run March 4-6, 2017 for students grade 8-12. Students from all schools are welcome to attend. The program will be held at Deerfield High School in Deerfield, IL. Registration for students is $250 and includes all supplies, snacks, and meals as well as event shirt and patch. To register, or for more information, please visit www.GoForLaunch.space.
Go For Launch! in Deerfield, IL is supported by following Sponsors – Intergalactic Sponsors: AIAA, Space Tango, Kentucky Space, and Space Shirts. Without these sponsors, this event would not be possible. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels for individual events, divisions, or the overall program. For more details please contact Michelle Lucas at GoForLaunch@higherorbits.org or call 707-893-STAR.